who has something bad to say about almost every yard. From time to time someone isn't going to be happy about something or someone. It's a crap shoot out there. Every time I have work done I feel like I need to duck and cover so all that I can say is I've had pretty good luck with these guys. As far as the paint is concerned, you may well be right. The port authorities are different so maybe the rules as well. I sure the yards will know and maybe the Mission Bay authorities have some documentation regarding paint. As for me, I'm hauling out in Ensenada if I haven't headed south by the time I need another bottom job.