Sorry I did not see this sooner.
It basically comes down to how much is your time worth? After doing my body kit and not having the proper facility, I decided that next time I do this I would get it done by a pro. This is exactly what I did. I needed two fenders and a front bumper painted recently and the shop (San Marcos Collision Center) charged me $300.00 for all three panels. The parts were done in ONE DAY. I brought it in Monday morning and I picked the parts up Tuesday morning.
So in all, if you want the "experience" then DIY. If you don't want to go through the troubles, then take it to a shop.
Money saved is dependent the shop that does it. For me, San Marcos Collision (in California) was the best quote. Other shops were charging roughly $125-$175 per panel.
Thank you
Chris