For a ₦300k–₦500k budget you can get excellent quality. Here are the areas and what to expect: Mushin/Ilasamaja: This area has the highest concentration of experienced panel beaters and spray painters in Lagos. Look for shops that have been there 10+ years — experience matters more than equipment for bodywork. Budget ₦250k–₦400k for full respray here depending on the car size. Victoria Island/Lekki: More expensive (₦400k–₦700k+) but cleaner environments and better finishing for luxury cars. Good option for your Lexus since they’re used to handling high-end vehicles and won’t rush the job. What to look for in any shop: - Ask to see previous work — look at the finish in sunlight, not just shade - Check panel gaps after their work on other cars - Make sure they use 2K (two-pack) paint, not cheap single-stage paint that fades in 6 months - Ensure they do proper surface preparation — sanding and priming properly is 70% of the job Red flags: Shops that give you a price without seeing the car, shops that promise to finish in 2 days (good prep alone takes 2 days), and shops that can’t show you references. Always get at least 3 quotes and visit each shop physically before deciding.