I went down to a local auto paint store and got all the paint and supplies (tape, plastic to hang in garage, ect) for about 300. I bought a paint gun from harbor freight (pros said harbor freight guns are good for a couple uses). I went to work sanding after work on a monday night. I had it all sanded and prepped in a week. I then got a 4 day weekend off work and painted it. So overall about 2 weeks. Well worth it, its a unique jeep now!
If you are thinking about doing it, do it.