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  • 98-02 Throttle body Painting.

    Alright,

    So this is my 2000 a4 Camaro, that I decided to paint the throttle body on... You are going to need a new gasket most likely after taking yours off. I had to take mine off because im on my second throttle body..

    I needed a 10mm deep socket just because you get bigger bolts with the throttle body spacer.

    V6 Camaro Polished Throttle Body

    these are the tools i started with, the two steel brushes to polish and clean off the throttle body and socket/ rachet.

    V6 Camaro Polished Throttle Body

    this is what my setup looks like.. i have the ZZP spacer. Which i should have painted. but its not going anywhere any time soon.. but anyways.

    1.
    -Take the Lid off .. Two Clips holding it down and raise it and remove however it is you have yours set up.

    -Take Sensors out **GENTLY** Don't wreck/pull the wires.


    2. You are going to want to take the two nuts and one bolt holding your throttle body to the Intake, or in my case just three nuts.
    (two on the bottom and one on the top)

    V6 Camaro Polished Throttle Body

    V6 Camaro Polished Throttle Body

    pardon the dirtyness and such. ill explain that another time..
    Last edited by LETZRIDE; 12-21-2019, 12:08 AM.
    Wait, Is that a V6 or V8?
    1990 Chevrolet C-K 1500 series 4.3L .. 5spd
    1994 JDM Euno Roadster 1.8L 5spd Bolt Ons.. etc
    2000 Camaro 3.8L Auto Bolt Ons..etc


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    Re: 98-02 Throttle body Painting.

    Once you got her off, its time to start polishing it so you can remove the rough surface of it and have it nice and smooth

    polishing camaro v6 throttlebody

    I chose to put mine in a vice grip, just because its a bit awkward to handle on the table especially when you are going at it with an air tool..

    I also realize you might not have this tool. I think maybe a steel brush or anything that can really smooth-en down the surface may suffice..

    polishing camaro v6 throttlebody

    Once you are ready you can start to polish it.

    polishing camaro v6 throttlebody

    there are alot of awkward spots you may not be able to get too. either find your way around it or just leave it.. I just left some little corners.

    polishing camaro v6 throttlebody
    Last edited by LETZRIDE; 12-21-2019, 12:12 AM.
    Wait, Is that a V6 or V8?
    1990 Chevrolet C-K 1500 series 4.3L .. 5spd
    1994 JDM Euno Roadster 1.8L 5spd Bolt Ons.. etc
    2000 Camaro 3.8L Auto Bolt Ons..etc

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    • #3
      Re: 98-02 Throttle body Painting.

      v6 Camaro Polishing Throttlebody

      so take your time polishing it, you shouldnt be in a hurry...

      once you are done/ satisfied with how you have polished it, it is time to prep it for painting..

      To each their own but i choose to tape up the sensor just for the sake of protecting them.

      v6 Camaro Polishing Throttlebody

      Also decided to tape up both sides of the throttle body...

      v6 Camaro Polishing Throttlebody

      Back ^

      Front v
      v6 Camaro Polishing Throttlebody
      Last edited by LETZRIDE; 12-21-2019, 12:17 AM.
      Wait, Is that a V6 or V8?
      1990 Chevrolet C-K 1500 series 4.3L .. 5spd
      1994 JDM Euno Roadster 1.8L 5spd Bolt Ons.. etc
      2000 Camaro 3.8L Auto Bolt Ons..etc

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      • #4
        Re: 98-02 Throttle body Painting.

        Now for paint.. i choose this paint.. just because it was what i had lying around. I did not go shopping for anything special... but feel free to do so.

        painting v6 camaro throttle body

        Once you are ready you can start to paint it..

        painting v6 camaro throttle body

        painting v6 camaro throttle body

        painting v6 camaro throttle body
        Last edited by LETZRIDE; 12-21-2019, 12:20 AM.
        Wait, Is that a V6 or V8?
        1990 Chevrolet C-K 1500 series 4.3L .. 5spd
        1994 JDM Euno Roadster 1.8L 5spd Bolt Ons.. etc
        2000 Camaro 3.8L Auto Bolt Ons..etc

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        • #5
          Re: 98-02 Throttle body Painting.

          I chose to use two coats of paint and one coat of clear in the end... but once again to each their own.

          paint v6 camaro throttlebody

          paint v6 camaro throttlebody

          paint v6 camaro throttlebody

          And then once you have let it dry and such you should be ready to put her back on.
          Last edited by LETZRIDE; 12-21-2019, 12:24 AM.
          Wait, Is that a V6 or V8?
          1990 Chevrolet C-K 1500 series 4.3L .. 5spd
          1994 JDM Euno Roadster 1.8L 5spd Bolt Ons.. etc
          2000 Camaro 3.8L Auto Bolt Ons..etc

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          • #6
            Re: 98-02 Throttle body Painting.

            When you are ready you can install it again, You will once again probably need another gasket just because it doesnt come off nicely. I had to polish a bit off.. and You will want to use a sealant as well. some sort of rtv

            v6 camaro throttlebody painted

            v6 camaro throttlebody painted
            Last edited by LETZRIDE; 12-21-2019, 12:25 AM.
            Wait, Is that a V6 or V8?
            1990 Chevrolet C-K 1500 series 4.3L .. 5spd
            1994 JDM Euno Roadster 1.8L 5spd Bolt Ons.. etc
            2000 Camaro 3.8L Auto Bolt Ons..etc

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            • #7
              Re: 98-02 Throttle body Painting.

              And i Am aware i Have a neglected dirty bay, i apologize for that

              all pictures were taken with my iphone4 so they arent the greatest as well.

              Enjoy guys.
              Last edited by ACiFiC; 04-08-2011, 06:59 PM.
              Wait, Is that a V6 or V8?
              1990 Chevrolet C-K 1500 series 4.3L .. 5spd
              1994 JDM Euno Roadster 1.8L 5spd Bolt Ons.. etc
              2000 Camaro 3.8L Auto Bolt Ons..etc

              Comment


              • #8
                Re: 98-02 Throttle body Painting.

                Turned out nice.
                08' L76 6.0L 4X4 Chevy EXT.Cab LTZ Vortec MAX with Snug top cover, Dynomax exhaust,Hptuners& K&N intake
                96' Camaro M5 to A4 conversion, alot of mods . GT35R Turbo full suspension. Built engine

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                • #9
                  Re: 98-02 Throttle body Painting.

                  you should have just kept polishing! haha jk looks good

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                  • #10
                    Re: 98-02 Throttle body Painting.

                    Originally posted by ssms5411 View Post
                    Turned out nice.
                    thanks steve.

                    Originally posted by thebeewantsboost View Post
                    you should have just kept polishing! haha jk looks good

                    yeah i kind of agree. it looks dumb until I paint my UIM and such.
                    Wait, Is that a V6 or V8?
                    1990 Chevrolet C-K 1500 series 4.3L .. 5spd
                    1994 JDM Euno Roadster 1.8L 5spd Bolt Ons.. etc
                    2000 Camaro 3.8L Auto Bolt Ons..etc

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                    • #11
                      Re: 98-02 Throttle body Painting.

                      just out of curiosity cuz i have throught about doing this to my 97. how do you stop the paint from coming off when the tb heats up?

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                      • #12
                        Re: 98-02 Throttle body Painting.

                        Originally posted by sksimmortal View Post
                        just out of curiosity cuz i have throught about doing this to my 97. how do you stop the paint from coming off when the tb heats up?
                        Use high heat paint.
                        08' L76 6.0L 4X4 Chevy EXT.Cab LTZ Vortec MAX with Snug top cover, Dynomax exhaust,Hptuners& K&N intake
                        96' Camaro M5 to A4 conversion, alot of mods . GT35R Turbo full suspension. Built engine

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                        • #13
                          Re: 98-02 Throttle body Painting.

                          hightemp paint shouldn't really be neccessary just prep good.

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by thebeewantsboost View Post
                            hightemp paint shouldn't really be neccessary just prep good.
                            Yeah exactly.
                            Wait, Is that a V6 or V8?
                            1990 Chevrolet C-K 1500 series 4.3L .. 5spd
                            1994 JDM Euno Roadster 1.8L 5spd Bolt Ons.. etc
                            2000 Camaro 3.8L Auto Bolt Ons..etc

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                            • #15
                              Re: 98-02 Throttle body Painting.

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