Supratp23

I have mixed these products before but in different problems but i didnt have a bit of trouble out of it.

jdscion06

Well unless I am mistaken, it appears the new VHT Engine Metallic paint doesnt even stock until 4/16. (Unless someone can find me a better reference). I see some other companies have a gold high-temp paint to 650F but not the gold I am looking for

Thanks for the input about mixing though I will keep that in mind when I attempt this mod in the near future!

jdscion06

Hey I have searched and am unable to find how to remove the O2 sensor so that I may remove the header heat shield for painting. I know many people have done it so I must be looking in the wrong place - but could someone give me a tip on how to do this? Thanks in advance!

DJ08tC

Are you wanting to paint the whole header, I don't think you have to remove the O2 sensor for the heat shield unless it is different for the 06 models.

jdscion06

I want to paint the heat shield, not the OEM header. You do have to remove the O2 sensor - unless there is some trick - in order to fully remove the heat shield for painting. I just can't figure out how to do it

emptystreets130

Get an o2 sensor socket and a 3/8" drive ratchet and take the sensor off.

jdscion06

Thanks! Are these actually the NAMES for these tools? And Can I get them at any auto parts store?

Mouse

heck...if you're careful...you can use a larger crescent wrench...nice and strong plus the larger/longer handle will give you more leverage to break the o2 sensor free without damaging it. I've done that several times throughout header mods with no probs.

just as an afterthought though....so that you dont break anything or strip the o2 sensor nut....use a rag to catch the excess ....but spray some WD-40 around the base of the 02 sensor and let it soak in for a few mins...then remove the sensor...it really helps a lot.

jdscion06

Yeah, I read that WD-40 is a necessity when removing the O2 sensor, thanks. I also read somewhere, YSTC I think, that it is easier to unplug the sensor and slide the heat shield down that way? That doesn't really make sense to me...

I may try to take off the heat shield tomorrow.. if I can get up the courage to attempt removal of the sensor!

emptystreets130

[quote="jdscion06"]Yea you can find them at any parts store, or if you're at Sears, they'll have them in their specialty tool section.

Mouse

jdscion06 .... hey bro....when I had my 06 tC before header mods...I ceramic painted the heat shield just like you're wanting to do... I just simply unbolted it and carefully slid it back out of the way...then removed the sensor. no real need to unplug it from the harness.

Mouse

hey bro.... I hear where you're coming from... Im actually the level of ASE certified Master Mechanic for Toyotas....so if you have any questions...feel free to PM me.

kphyle22

are you talking about just something like



???


if so, you don't haveto remove any o2 sensor

Mouse

Well its true you dont HAVE to take it off the car to paint...it just makes it easier IMO....and removing the o2 sensor is no big deal.

DJ08tC

For the 08 tCs you can take the heat shield off without taking the O2 sensor off. They are different, the O2 sensor is lower on the 08s and doesn't go through the heat shield.

Heres mine:

kphyle22

yea, Sorry, i didn't know the 06's were different. ours just pop off with the four bolts. I was like, what the heck is he talkin about, uh ohhhhh, did i mess something up

DJ08tC

Yea I asked too because it didn't know it was different either until I looked an 06 engine bay pic.