$7K isn't unreasonable for a shop paint job. Remember, the paint is
a small fraction of the cost. Painting is labor-intensive, and you're
paying for knowledge of knowing what to do.

So? What is your profession, how long did it take to train, how
long to be reasonably proficient, and how much are you worth?

As the offspring of two capitalists (sales, both mom and dad), I
understand and appreciate the value of quality work. And I have
no problem with a reasonable profit. Now, when I get ripped off
then I get annoyed and deal with it in an appropriate (non-physical)
manner. Personally, I consider my lawyer my most dangerous weapon.

And when the estimate is so high to be obscene, then I go elsewhere.