TexasDuck66,
If you can paint it if you know a buddy that will friendster you, there is one other consideration; the cost of the paint.
Depending on the desired end finish, you may want Dupont Emron or perhaps you will be satisfied with an more "industrial" paint. The local paint shop will be able to recommend a number of paint kits that hold up well, depending on your budget and desired finish.
My daughter's 1st car wasn't much to look at, so we selected 2 nice colors, one for the car and the other for the ground effects. The paint shop sold an industrial paint used for heavy equipment and other systems requiring a very durable finish.
It was $37/gl and it just needed a little extra solvent to achieve a good flow.
We worked together on it and did the entire job for under $100. That included sandpaper, paint, solvents, tape, paper, cheese cloth, gloves and cleaning materials. I use 75% of the semi gloss black and 90% of the quart of light gray for the lower portions.
That was 8 years ago, it still looks good, even without a clear coat.