We went with Mill Creek Painters last fall. Their prep was really thorough – they sanded and patched every little crack. My sister used Painter Adam and said they were fast but missed a few spots. For the same price, I'd pick Mill Creek again.

That's just a zipper needing some lube.

Yeah, that "messy old trick" is a lifesaver. I had the same worry about it being clean, but it dries totally clear. I keep a spray bottle of the mix in my kit now for anything with a complex curve.