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Old 05-02-2012, 08:12 PM   #1
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Has anyone painted a throttle body?

I am about to buy a Vmax and I am having some other parts painted Synergy Green so my painter said he'd hook me up if I wanted to paint the TB as well.

I was going to just pay the extra $50 to have RX paint it but if I can save $50, I would rather save it.
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Old 05-02-2012, 08:15 PM   #2
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i got one in black....looked good
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Old 05-02-2012, 08:18 PM   #3
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i got one in black....looked good
You bought a black powdercoated one or painted yours black?
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Old 05-02-2012, 08:23 PM   #4
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I paid the extra $50 and it turned out a shade off. It's an OK job, I just would've liked it a little nicer. The clearcoat isn't polished out much. I know it sounds like I'm complaining, but I would rate it an 85 out of a 100. Just sayin.
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Old 05-02-2012, 08:31 PM   #5
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I paid the extra $50 and it turned out a shade off. It's an OK job, I just would've liked it a little nicer. The clearcoat isn't polished out much. I know it sounds like I'm complaining, but I would rate it an 85 out of a 100. Just sayin.

Excellent. Thanks man. I think I'll just have my painter shoot it so it matches the other green parts.
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Old 05-02-2012, 08:45 PM   #6
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Painted black
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Old 05-02-2012, 11:09 PM   #7
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I just ordered my Vmax and paid the extra 50 bucks to get it painted Summit White. Hopefully it turns out of from RX.
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Old 05-02-2012, 11:38 PM   #8
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Paid the 50 bucks and got mine painted. Paint looks fine to me.

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Old 05-02-2012, 11:40 PM   #9
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Its a good deal imo.

I paint and can tell you that their quality and finish is def worth more than the $50 that they charge.

Ive yet to get one out that didn't look fantastic!

And their available in just about every color....not just Camaro colors.

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Old 05-03-2012, 08:53 AM   #10
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Paid the $50 for paint and love the way it turned out:

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Old 05-03-2012, 06:55 PM   #11
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Where did you guys buy your RX TB from?
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Old 05-03-2012, 08:12 PM   #12
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Where did you guys buy your RX TB from?
Ted at JRE.
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Old 05-03-2012, 08:48 PM   #13
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DYI easy! But pre painted for $50 aint bad
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