Nah, your chop skillz are fine man. Just change the hue to match your cars color more. It takes a while, but it's worth it for that final product.
The cheaper kits aren't worth saving the money. They're flimzy. And they usually don't fit right. I wouldn't trust them. You have to pay the extra money for quality. That's always the case.
Since your into chopping, try your hand at this:
http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/t39886.html
We need some more involvement from the Camry community. Even if your not going to buy the kit, some new ideas are always helpful.
Good luck on the kit,
Mike