Redneck steering wheel emblem swap
 

Just experimented a little and found a route that some of you may also want to go for the steering wheel emblem. I found this emblem here: http://www.ebay.com/itm/271255438906...84.m1497.l2649

Manufacturer part number: 305313710
I got lucky and my emblem was perfect. They are used and some may be scratched. In that case, I would just plasti-dip.. polish it or something. The emblem has tabs on the back that need to be pulled off and then sanded down.

Before beginning, find and remove the two 7.5amp horn fuses so you don't scare yourself while you're working. There is a diagram on the bottom of the fusebox cover.

Step 1: Carefully pry off the Scion emblem.

Step 2: Use a pair of wire snips and maybe a razor blade to remove the raised Scion emblem mold in the middle of the steering wheel. If you don't remove it, the new emblem will not go flush against the steering wheel.

http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/a...psb39153c4.jpg

Step 3: Use rough sandpaper (120-220 grit) and try to get the plastic center of the steering wheel as flat as possible... Some have got the middle of the steering wheel to a mirror shine using 2000 grit if I remember correctly. I just gave up on getting it perfect and went this route:

http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/a...psb4672707.jpg
I cut out an oval from a box of laminated red Mother's car wax and glued it behind the emblem using hot glue.

Step 4: I secured my emblem into place using hot glue, which is great because it's easily reversible if you mess up or decide you don't like it.

Step 5: Enjoy your custom emblem install
http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps82a73882.jpg

Nice! I might try this out when I swap the outside emblems!

I think a matte black emblem on the airbag would look better.

Ordered mine up.. Thanks.. I've been putting off rebadging for some time now

Ordered my emblem, looks like a fairly painless method. Thanks!

Interesting... This is the one eyesore that I've been wanting to fix. I noticed you're in Texas, how's the glue holding the emblem to the wheel holding up to the heat?

This was probably the last thing that was bugging me as well!

I gave it a little pry on the edge and it seems to still be lodged in there pretty good. It hasn't had to sit in a parking lot yet, just the garage, but I'll let you know.

Been putting off doing this, but after pulling the airbag to swap colors on my interior trim, this looks super easy.

With the link, it looks even easier! Thanks, just ordered!

this is easier. did you remove the airbags or just the fuse of the horn?

Just the two 7.5a horn fuses. There's a nifty little plastic tool built into the fuse box to help remove and re-install them as well.

Hey guys, my name is Justin from Ely's Tires. Thanks for linking to our listing. If you have any questions about the emblem, would like some more pictures, or are interested in anything else we have that you might like, just let me know.

As a thank you, I set up a discount code to use on our website (since eBay doesn't take discount codes). It's 5% off anything you order. Just enter ft86club when you're checking out.

Here's the emblem on our site: https://elystires.com/shop/emblems/t...-logo-46720544

Feel free to ask any questions!

Thanks,
Justin @ Ely's

Awesome, wish I had seen that earlier lol. I ordered mine from yall on Tuesday. Can't wait to get it!

Sorry about that... but I slipped in a discount code for your next purchase with each emblem we shipped, so hopefully that helps!

Definitely, thanks!

Ohh damn someone is gonna get banned for not having a vendor account lol

That's what I'm doing. Currently letting my plastidip cure. My badge I got from Ely's was beautiful, but I scratched the hell out of it when I was breaking off the pegs and sanding down the residuals of the pegs. Oh well! Now I just have to find some of that red leather! Anyone have tips on where/what to get?

I just did mine last night (Thanks Ely's!) and my emblem was also in great shape after a quick buff. However, I did get some glue residue (Loctite SuperGlue) on the face of it from residue on my fingers, which kinda gummed it up.

I had shipped off some parts to JPM Coachwerks to get redone in Alcantara, and I had some leftover swatches that they had sent me. They were ~2"x3" pieces of leather and alcantara, and I used black leather to back the emblem. The grain is almost an exact match for the wheel. Turned out great, until I mounted the emblem back about 3* crooked, and it bugs the shit out of me now....:mad0260:

Anyhow, I WAS going to opt for red, but IMO it really made it stand out a bit too much. It may be your cup of tea, though, so I would suggest trying to hit up local fabric or craft stores and seeing what you can get.

I may end up dipping my emblem black and using red leather to re-do my setup so I'm not staring at my wheel all angry while in traffic :bonk:But if not, I can send you the red leather swatch I've got left.

https://sphotos-b-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/h...91180141_n.jpg

Goodbye final Scion badge !!!

what did you used for the background?

looks great!

Thanks, I cut a piece of leather that closely matched steering wheel, and painted badge gloss black.

Wow! Looks awesome. My red cardboard got a tear in it when I was picking away hot glue, so this may be the route I go next!

By the way, everyone, the hot glue is still holding firmly somehow. haha

Hey guys ... just wanted to say that the Ely's Tires Online Team is ecstatic to see the awesome and creative ways you are using the emblem. Keep the pictures coming!

I just purchased one off you the other day on ebay and now its on its way now to Hawaii I cant wait for it to get here so I can finally get rid of that ugly scion badge BTW i'm loving where its coming from too I was born and raised in Hialeah... 305 baby!! :party0030:

Boom.

http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x...ps4f004bfc.jpg

(Thanks BuBlake)

Also, if anyone's wondering I cut the background out of one of these: [ame="http://www.amazon.com/Smead-Waterproof-3-Cut-Folders-10500/dp/B0006HUWK0/ref=pd_sim_op_5"]Amazon.com: Smead Waterproof Poly 1/3-Cut Top Tab File Folders 24 Count (10500): Office Products[/ame] ...and used a poly plastic safe crafters glue, turned out great.

Nice. Got mine ordered thanks to ElyTires and thanks to BuBlake for the find. I will also try matte black but on black leather imported from the Kobe region of Japan.

You're welcome!

Looks sharp man!

ordered emblem

Looks great bud! I kinda screwed mine up (forgot I should have just left the embossed part, and not tried to cut it up). And I also gouged a bit too much out, and got superglue one the cover. All in all, quite a mess. Need to find a new airbag cover (anyone know where to get one?).

ANNND I didn't take a lot of time making my new badge. Need to get a new badge and take my time. Here's some pics.

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/n...psd4530e7c.jpg http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/n...ps0813f9b8.jpg

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/n...ps3c3955bf.jpg http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/n...ps8aaf0ddf.jpg

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/n...ps32a5ee27.jpg http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/n...ps7dc891ae.jpg

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/n...ps7968a6bb.jpg http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/n...psbb3dd197.jpg

Got mine done too!

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I ripped the front badge off a paseo and literally just double sided taped it on. and you wouldn't be able to tell unless you go right up to it and look that its stuck on :)

What did u use behind your emblem??

A black plastic mouse pad. It separates from the foam/rubber under it and you can attach it to the back of the Toyota logo and then to the steering wheel.

just out of curiosity if the airbag were to deploy with this diy badge, would you have a toyota emblem stamped on your face or is the way the airbag is designed to break apart more clever than that ?

I said the same thing in another thread and most bashed me and thought I was crazy. But to answer you, yes you probably would have a toyota stamped on your face.

Nice!

Oh well saves cost on the tattoo ROFL

I don't get this.. But wouldn't scion be stamped on our face without the emblem swap.. This isn't removing part of the airbag, just the emblem.

and what happens when the airbag deploys? You're not removing part of the airbag. You're removing something that was part of the outside of the airbag, with something that is now just questionably stuck on, in FRONT of an EXPLODING airbag. There is a certain tear line along the leather on the bag that tears apart when the airbag deploys. It tears around the scion logo so when the airbag deploys, the badge stays stuck to one of the flaps.

Like This:
http://www.cruzetalk.com/forum/attac...eas-airbag.jpg

The Scion badge is adhered on there with strong adhesive and what look to be plastic pins, to keep it attached when the airbag deploys. and let me also say that it has been TESTED by the manufacturer. If your glued toyota badge doesn't stick properly to the airbag, or the glue isn't stong enough. When the airbag deploys WITH STRONG FORCE, the badge will become a projectile.

did mine a couple days ago... im very satisfied with how it came out.

i used adhesive-backed black crafts foam lying around for the backing.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...psa2afc4a7.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...ps77e6bf17.jpg

Just ordered mine, can't wait to replace these scion badges...

You guys do realize you're putting an insecure object, on top of a bomb, that can go off at any time, directly in front of your face??

Definitely looks awesome though - it's really funny seeing everyone jump on board using different backgrounds.