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If it was faced in the factory then any paint can be taken off with a knife and it's good to go. Did they even look at the frame? If it's unfaced then (as @Dammit says) is pretty slapdash to skip facing the frame for use with outboard bearing cups.
Find a better shop!
Spoken to two independent bike shops now who have told me this isn't necessary, despite me saying I just want it done as a precaution... it's like they dont want my money?!
I may take it to evans, they've been the only one interested in my business so far. Weird.