if he's going to send it of to a number of companies, will it end up in a bidding war for those vying for his services?
you never know, it might be that someone will offer you a minty mint paint job for free worth thousands of pounds in the end of it

alternativly, i suggest you print up loads of letters and replys and then use them to paper the car

at least it will look original

(if you do this, i expect £600 for my services)