Honestly, go with the better warranty and reputation. We hired Millcreekpainters for our place and the quality was top notch. Paying a little extra for peace of mind and proper prep work is 100% worth it when it comes to paint.

My buddy's shop in Tempe got a whole pallet of those leaky aftermarket radiators once. They ended up doing the same job twice on half the cars, which just kills your schedule. It taught me to check the material specs now, not just the price.

Honestly it's wild how often the right cheap tool fixes a huge headache. Tbh we all just muscle through stuff until someone shows us the simple fix. Ngl I see it everywhere, not just with engines. People will fight a simple task for an hour before looking for the proper little adapter or bracket. Makes you wonder what else we're all doing the hard way right now.