i have been painting cars for the last 4 years and it is hard especially if you have never done it before. You need a good size air compressor, good paint gun, dust free enviroment. It is more work than you expect. Although it can be done. My recommendation is go to a community college and most of them have automotive paint & body. They have good guns and also paint booths. Plus people who could help you. You will probably spend about $500+ for decent paint materials. Good luck.