Quote Originally Posted by Mad Monkey View Post
if you dont know what youre doing then dont try. honestly, youre going to make more work for the paint guy, costing you more..

Id say for sure learn painting/prep, but start on something harmless like a scrap trunk etc.
This.

Not something I would recommend you do yourself if your not sure how to do it and potential making the car look even worse or like that Canadian guy said above me could cost you paying the painter more to correct your DIY bodywork.