JCT

I don't have the knowledge or experience that Bob and SprayTech have, but I do have an idea for you to consider. You mentioned High School autoshop from 18 years ago. Have you considered taking an autobody class at your local community college? Doing that you can use their tools and have the benefit of instruction and the chance to practice on stuff you won't have to live with when you're done. It might even be something your son could enroll in too. Generally the tuition cost is much less than the cost of the tools you would buy and you would learn which tools you really need. I am currently taking just such a class and am really enjoying it.

Pat