That you refer to a attorney as a "ambulance chaser" and suggest that one should or could hire such to negotiate a paint job or a property damage only auto claim really helps qualify the quality of your advice and general understanding of the dynamics of the situation.
I was wondering when/if you would chime in since you're the man when it comes to paint and body work. Seems to me like the OP is getting screwed in this negotitiation, any words of advice?