[Old Hippie]

It's best to pu a good mutilayer base paint down. Seals down, chips don't appear as much (small rocks will bounce more). Lots of clear coat gives the base a depth to it that really shows and adds to the beauty. Is he gonna add a tinted layer of clear? That is a nice trick, also.

 

[Old Hippie]

That depends on the skill of the painter or the time he/she takes in the final product. If they've been doing it for awhile, he can tell you his personal thoughts on it. Alot also depends on the base color.