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Mario is a good bloke - you just need to be super clear with him and confident to pick him up on any issues with the finished article. He is also a lot cheaper than other options.
Its all dependant though on the finish you want. Mario stove bake enamels - which is a soft finish that will chip easily. However, its a delicate looking finishing and you get sharp lugs and option to lug line and run with multiple colours and an array of decals.
The other option is powder coating. A more resiliant finish that, if done well, will last and last. However, its a thicker paint and lugs look a bit fat and flabby. Also, less choices on lug lining etc.
Enamel - Mario - http://london.randomness.org.uk/wiki.cgi?Vaz_Finishes%2C_SE13_6SW
Powdercoating - Armourtex - http://www.armourtexltd.co.uk/- based Hackney ish.
Price wise - Single colour - about the same - between £60 -80