Note! This only works with PAINTED emblems, NOT Plastic emblems. Please check whether yours is plastic or paint. ALSO, Use Microfiber towels when applying acetone to ensure that there are no micro scratches on the chrome finish. Mine has barely noticeable scratches on it using paper towels. I don't mind, but if you are OCD then microfiber towels will be best for you.
Nate Rider is there a certain acetone you have to buy cuz it's not working that well lol edit: the red white and blue came off but the black is not coming off at all
Just a thought/note, make sure to roll down your windows or open your doors when working with chemicals, especially ones like acetone. They are pretty potent and you want to make sure you don't inhale too much of the fumes. Looks awesome though!
I'm getting an 05-09 mustang GT this weekend, all I've ever done since I've wanted one was binge watch your vids, there so helpful and you have no idea how much all my mustang friends enjoy your videos.
Nice!! I am so glad you like my videos :) it means the would to me. I can't wait for you to get your stang! Good luck to you! and stay tuned for more videos
For anyone wanting to do this, I’ll explain my way of doing it. What I did was remove the emblem from the steering wheel using a flat head screw driver. I also disconnected the horn for this part because you will be pushing on the wheel a lot. There is just a connection right next to the horn that pulls out, it’s fairly easy. There are 6 tabs on the emblem that go into the steering wheel and they will take some patience to get out. It is important to take your time because you might end up bending your emblem since it is made of thin metal. After you get the emblem off, let it soak in a bowl of acetone for around 2-3 hours and the you should be able so wipe away all the paint and plastic. Then squirt some superglue on the back of the emblem, realign the tabs to their holes and place the emblem back in.
That sounds like a great method. I got the paint off mine, but I believe the paint chips themselves ended up scratching the metal surface as I was wiping the microfiber around so now I have a new problem.
I know I'm 3 years late but I just wanted to say I like these videos, just picked up a V6 06 with the pony package for $200 and I've done little things here and there so far and it's making it better than the original
1) how do we know if we have plastic or painted? I assume it is obvious. 2) How does acetone affect the vinal / rubber steering wheeL/ Will it discolor it?
Damn that took balls to shoot a vid on your first shot at using thinner on the steering wheel. It definitely paid off, I love the way it looks and how it ties in the rest of the metal finishes on the wheel and dash.
Thanks I just did this in my 09 Mustang and it literally took the Red, white, & blue off in 10 seconds the black section took about 8 minutes but worked perfectly.
Man, was this vid on time! Have searched the inter web for hours looking to replace or cover my nasty center cap and came up with 0 luck. Happened on this vid and boom, freaking great! Subbed just because of it. Thanks to you and your viewer who turned you into this fix, looks awesome!!
omg thank you!!! my paint has been chipped for so long and I was looking up how to replace that piece -- gonna have to go this way for sure it looks so sleek!
It’s a great idea. The only question I have is, what type of paint should I use if I were to just redo the emblem to its original red, white, blue, and black?
That would be a good idea! I haven't really dove deep into this full project. I jsut did it to get rid of my scratches. Tell me any good advice you find out
Hi! I take the steering wheel to a leather customer and wanted this chrome! But he got no luck with it! It’s not works. He tries a lot different stuff. Any advise?
So mine is chiping and has scratches on the silver part the top coat is coming off, any Ideas for that...tried looking for thoses parts but til now no luck
on my right side of my steering wheel I'm missing the plastic part next to set+ and wondering if you know where to get it ? I just don't like how it looks without it 😅
Awesome Nate, thanks for the vid. My emblem is the same way, missing a lot of the red, white, and blue. Going to do this as Ford didn't put a lot of chrome in the Mustang interior. Have a 2005 ragtop and love my Mustang. Just want to know how you came up with the name Sally for your car. If I have a name for mine it is Patricia, my late wife who loved Mustang's and convertibles.
Currently doing this in my friends mustsng and it's been 2 1/2 hours oh scrubbing and scrapping. This shit just isn't coming off and idk why. It's drenched in acetone
Hi I just discover your channel because I'm about to buy a 2005 mustang gt and I need your opinion. The car looks nice in the pictures and it has 60000 miles on the clock, it costs 15.500$. What do you think? Is it to much 60000 miles? Thanks great vids dude!
Thanks 😊 for that it’s good to know but could I ask what all the switches on the steering wheel are for??? I just brought a 07 Mustang but it’s got a after market stereo in my Mustang???
Hey Nate I like the finish on the emblem. Mines perfect but I just might strip it down anyway because it actually does look much better! Nice job ! Go a little further with it and polish it to a mirror finish..?
Yeah man forsure! Let me know how it turns out. Its super clean when you finish it and super easy to do as well. Yes! Polish it, buff it, and you may receive little scratches, try applying with a microfiber towel if you can
I owned a 2017 5.0 but someone hit me and it was totaled so in order to save more money I'm going to get a 2006 gt for around 8k and it's turbocharged I currently know the guy
Paint stripper, tons of acetone, lots of elbow grease. He did it in what looks like a short time. I'm guessing this is because his had deteriorated. Mine took two days of occasional effort, it's not quick acting.
I know it's not related... but I don't see much interior mods videos here. I just bought the coverking suede dash mat to try out, got it for a good deal, in black. Will let you know how it turns out. I still like the plastic dash though so who knows I might try it and take it back off :P My entire interior is still brand new, car has about 30,000 miles on it.
I got my Coverking suede dash mat today, I haven't tried installing it yet but it looks quite small and doesn't look like real suede. I'm pretty tired right now though I'll let you know if it fits. It has 2 pieces and I'm unsure why and it looks different than the photos of it online.
Nate I just got my coverking suede dash mat. Not only is it faux suede but it also is 2' too short for the dash and it wouldn't have looked that great if it fit anyways. I got refunded by the seller.
I am currently doing on my 2006 v6..It took about 2 hours to get about 60%..Dont know if its taking awhile because of brand of acetone I bought but it is coming off so canrt be mad..The red white and blue stripes went first.Takes awhile for black part to start peeling off..Already stoked about it..I have black and silver interior so looks 1000 times better #SimpleUpgrade #MakeBigDifference
Note! This only works with PAINTED emblems, NOT Plastic emblems. Please check whether yours is plastic or paint. ALSO, Use Microfiber towels when applying acetone to ensure that there are no micro scratches on the chrome finish. Mine has barely noticeable scratches on it using paper towels. I don't mind, but if you are OCD then microfiber towels will be best for you.
Nate Rider is there a certain acetone you have to buy cuz it's not working that well lol
edit: the red white and blue came off but the black is not coming off at all
Nate Rider how do you check to see if its plastic or paint?
It takes a while for it to come off. ABout 15 min for me. Keep on rubbing, if red white and blue came off then black will eventually come off too
Plastic is a more glossier finish and the paint is a flatter finish
Nate Rider you should get a carbon fiber dash kit
Just a thought/note, make sure to roll down your windows or open your doors when working with chemicals, especially ones like acetone. They are pretty potent and you want to make sure you don't inhale too much of the fumes. Looks awesome though!
Yes, Very important! I had everything closed just for recording purposes. Thank you for sharing!
I'm getting an 05-09 mustang GT this weekend, all I've ever done since I've wanted one was binge watch your vids, there so helpful and you have no idea how much all my mustang friends enjoy your videos.
Nice!! I am so glad you like my videos :) it means the would to me. I can't wait for you to get your stang! Good luck to you! and stay tuned for more videos
rick todd a pre welcome to the s197 life bro! hope you make a vid on it
hey man i post mustang videos as well check out my videos in my channel!
How was the car?
For anyone wanting to do this, I’ll explain my way of doing it. What I did was remove the emblem from the steering wheel using a flat head screw driver. I also disconnected the horn for this part because you will be pushing on the wheel a lot. There is just a connection right next to the horn that pulls out, it’s fairly easy. There are 6 tabs on the emblem that go into the steering wheel and they will take some patience to get out. It is important to take your time because you might end up bending your emblem since it is made of thin metal. After you get the emblem off, let it soak in a bowl of acetone for around 2-3 hours and the you should be able so wipe away all the paint and plastic. Then squirt some superglue on the back of the emblem, realign the tabs to their holes and place the emblem back in.
That sounds like a great method. I got the paint off mine, but I believe the paint chips themselves ended up scratching the metal surface as I was wiping the microfiber around so now I have a new problem.
I just got my first mustang about a month ago. It’s also my first manual, I was terrified to drive it at first, but I’m loving it now
wow man!!!! looks retro as hell, I might have to do this too!!
Do it and tell me how it turns out! Try using a microfiber towel. I got little scratches on mine using the paper towel, barely noticeable tho
Nate Rider thanks Nate will do!
The S197Life did u ever do this?
I know I'm 3 years late but I just wanted to say I like these videos, just picked up a V6 06 with the pony package for $200 and I've done little things here and there so far and it's making it better than the original
Damn! Dude that looks great
thanks! I appreciate it :)
Not gonna lie, I thought this was gonna look bunk but that actually looks really good. Good call!
i love the transformation!
I asked you on Instagram where did you get that emblem. Didn't realize you just made a video about it haha. Will definitely try it on mine!!
haha I just saw that right now :) I am glad you liked the video
Here I am looking for the emblem. Do you know where he got the emblem?
1) how do we know if we have plastic or painted? I assume it is obvious. 2) How does acetone affect the vinal / rubber steering wheeL/ Will it discolor it?
Nifty. I'll remember that for later. The steering wheel on my 2007 is still in great shape, so I'll leave it alone for now.
Yeah man if your steering wheel is fine then just leave it alone. This is if it gets out of shape like mine
Damn that took balls to shoot a vid on your first shot at using thinner on the steering wheel. It definitely paid off, I love the way it looks and how it ties in the rest of the metal finishes on the wheel and dash.
haha I wouldn't have done it if it wasn't for one of my subscribers telling me that it actually works! Yes it goes well with the rest of the interior
Thanks I just did this in my 09 Mustang and it literally took the Red, white, & blue off in 10 seconds the black section took about 8 minutes but worked perfectly.
Looks good Nate! Now it looks similar to the steering wheel in the 2014 mustang.
Yeah I was thinking the same thing too. Thanks!
Man, was this vid on time! Have searched the inter web for hours looking to replace or cover my nasty center cap and came up with 0 luck. Happened on this vid and boom, freaking great! Subbed just because of it. Thanks to you and your viewer who turned you into this fix, looks awesome!!
omg thank you!!! my paint has been chipped for so long and I was looking up how to replace that piece -- gonna have to go this way for sure it looks so sleek!
That is a damn good idea! I never even thought of that. I'm going to do it too. Good job!!!!
Awesome! You will not regret it. It looks so clean
Definitely looking to do the same! Great video once again Nate!
THanks man I really appreciate it :)
Quick and clean job... I was looking for the Roush cover for it but i might just do that, thanks for the idea!
Yeah You can do this for now and then you can also get the roush cover. You can have best of both worlds
Mustang gang my friend
Best thing I've done for the cheapest!! Thanks Nate!
Mike A'Hearn glad you liked it!
That's amazing, thanks for sharing this great transformation.
Dude I'm so doing this !! Looks freaking awesome !
Do it and tell me how it turns out!
Mines plastic so it didn't work
Really love your videos man!
thank you :) it means a lot. Stay tuned for more!!!
Wow, I learned something new today. This looks much cleaner in my opinion...thanks for the vid 👍👍
I gotchu man!
Cool idea, goes with the vents and gauge chrome. Also, we have the same dash option, I got super lucky and love the way it looks over satin
Exactly! It matches very well. I had to do it when I saw my subscribers results
..chingon tu video..lo voy a hacer!!..saludos from México..👌
It’s a great idea. The only question I have is, what type of paint should I use if I were to just redo the emblem to its original red, white, blue, and black?
Awesome!! Can’t wait to do this tomorrow when I get up!!
I wrapped and outlined my pony with CF but yours came out clean!
Nice! I bet it looks super sick
Is there a certain type of acetone you need, I’ve been at it for about 10 minutes and it’s just making it cloudy
Is yours plastic ? Mine was plastic and only the red white and blue came off. You might have to rub it with air craft remover just wear gloves. 👍🏼
What's up Nate looks very nice I can't wait to doit to Charly!!! What a great idea!!!
hah nice! Let me know how it turns out!
This looks awesome
thank you! try it out!
love your videos man
Thank you so much for this! I never thought of this before.
Anytime! I am glad you liked it :)
I love this!!! I am going to go do this right away!!! It looks amazing!!!!!😁 2006 Mustanger!!!!
Very good, but I would prefer a mint painted emblem. I'll probably do this though, simpler and cheaper than anything else!
That's pretty dope man. Gonna have to do this tomorrow
Fasho man! Tell me how it turns out :)
Nate Rider turned out amazing. Modern look for my 05. Looks awesome thanks again man
Do you need to, or should you spray it with some sort of clear coat to protect it from any tarnish? Thanks for the video
That would be a good idea! I haven't really dove deep into this full project. I jsut did it to get rid of my scratches. Tell me any good advice you find out
I tried this on my cover and it looks great!! Much cheaper than buying A new horn cover.
Hi! I take the steering wheel to a leather customer and wanted this chrome! But he got no luck with it! It’s not works. He tries a lot different stuff. Any advise?
The paint on my 06 is not chipping at all, but I really like the silver look! If I get one scratch on mine, I'm doing this!
nice! Hope it turns out great if you do it!
Going to do this on my 06 🔥🔥
I'm definitely doing it to my 05' S197. American Muscle didn't have new ones so this works great!
nice! make sure your wheel is the painted kind not the plastic kind!
I’m definitely gonna do this tomorrow
Hey brother. What have you got holding your seat belt up top? My 05 GT is a pain to grab the belt from so far back. Been looking for a fix. Thanks!
it actually came with the car. Yours shoulve came with it too. Im not sure whats its called tbh
kinda late but where can i buy a emblem for my 2007 stang steering wheel? i’ve been looking everywhere but i can’t find one ):
Try American muscle
Getting ready to do this to mine
Mine was not total chrome, the background was black, but the metal part came through just fine. Good suggestion! Wroked great!
What year is your mustang?
2007
I love your channel.
Didn't work as well and also damaged the outside "leather" part just a bit kinda looks trash now but uhwell
oh no! What happened? Di you do all of the steps that I did? The "leather" for me did not get damaged at all even with contact with the Acetone.
I'm so doing mine!! Looks awesome!!
Doing this today 😎 thanks boss
anytime! Thats what I am here for :)
Wow! great vid what a difference
Hey what's the max speed on your mustang and what is the fastest you've gone on it?
140 and 140 lol
Nate Rider what 140 that's crazy I swear It was 150 the 199-04 mustangs when to 150 🤔🤔
I am applying the acetone but it doesnt seem to be working very well. Any tips?
Keep on wiping away. It takes a while
Doesnt work on the v6. I just ruined my emblem
it does work i did my.use acetone
So mine is chiping and has scratches on the silver part the top coat is coming off, any Ideas for that...tried looking for thoses parts but til now no luck
Ok. I'm going to do that. It's bad ass looking.
I like the chrome but I would remove the black and repaint the red white and blue just for a POP!.
on my right side of my steering wheel I'm missing the plastic part next to set+ and wondering if you know where to get it ? I just don't like how it looks without it 😅
I have no idea. Maybe the junkyard will have that piece!
Nate Rider yea i Was thinking about going their too thanks tho 😂👌
dope vid man! i"ll be doing this today as well
Cool man! Good luck! let me know how it turns out
Awesome Nate, thanks for the vid. My emblem is the same way, missing a lot of the red, white, and blue. Going to do this as Ford didn't put a lot of chrome in the Mustang interior. Have a 2005 ragtop and love my Mustang. Just want to know how you came up with the name Sally for your car. If I have a name for mine it is Patricia, my late wife who loved Mustang's and convertibles.
Did u ever get the paint off?
hey nate rider , how do i change out the whole cover, i bought a 2008 gt and its dented in a little from the previous owner
Totally doing this tonight
Sweeeet let me know how it turns out
Currently doing this in my friends mustsng and it's been 2 1/2 hours oh scrubbing and scrapping. This shit just isn't coming off and idk why. It's drenched in acetone
Dom's Car Reviews I know wtf the black isn't coming off
Dom's Car Reviews same here wth
You must have had the plastic emblem on your car. This would only work with a painted emblem. Did any paint come off?
Did the red white and blue come off? You must have the plastic emblem
Do you have the plastic emblem or painted emblem?
love your videos and your sally ! but ssshhhh dont tell my elly ! lol have you thought about doing a double din over the stock radio !?
haha I won'tt I promise! No whats a double din?
Hi I just discover your channel because I'm about to buy a 2005 mustang gt and I need your opinion. The car looks nice in the pictures and it has 60000 miles on the clock, it costs 15.500$. What do you think? Is it to much 60000 miles? Thanks great vids dude!
I would try going to 13 if you can but that is still a good deal. I would keep on doing research on it and negotiate with the seller
I cant seem to get the black off. The red white and blue is coming off. Any suggestions?
How do you clean the chrome part of the steering wheel of my 2006 Mustang-not the emblem.
Thanks 😊 for that it’s good to know but could I ask what all the switches on the steering wheel are for??? I just brought a 07 Mustang but it’s got a after market stereo in my Mustang???
Parbhu Manga they are for cruise control for 07 only. Turn it on/off. Set the speed. Accelerate/slow down
Henry Gonzalez thanks 😊 very much l appreciate that.
Parbhu Manga no problem man. Welcome to the family!
bro you must’ve been scrubbing hard asf because i’ve been at this for 2 days with acetone and the red white and blue is barely coming off😭😭
Did you ever get it all off?
hell yeah man, i may just have to do that my self. i have the same style of steering wheel
Yeah man go for it and tell me how it turns out :)
what a trip! mine's dented too :( this will make it better!
Honestly looks really good but can’t say that I would do it. Kinda like whether to blackout the pony symbol on the grille
Can u do this in any car like a 12 tahoe
I have no idea. You can try it out
How can you tell if it’s plastic or not? The stripes cane off but the black just looks matte
I did the same thing to my stirring wheel
Hey Nate I like the finish on the emblem. Mines perfect but I just might strip it down anyway because it actually does look much better! Nice job ! Go a little further with it and polish it to a mirror finish..?
Yeah man forsure! Let me know how it turns out. Its super clean when you finish it and super easy to do as well. Yes! Polish it, buff it, and you may receive little scratches, try applying with a microfiber towel if you can
sweet! I'm gonna try it!
Nice video....I'm gonna do that too with my mustang...it looks different...
Thanks bro ...i 'll do it tomorrow
If I would like to repaint it, what type of paint should I use?
I owned a 2017 5.0 but someone hit me and it was totaled so in order to save more money I'm going to get a 2006 gt for around 8k and it's turbocharged I currently know the guy
what! Damn that is so awesome! Make sure it is running good. Having a turbo as a daily can be a hassle, but it sure is fun!
Just bought an 06 GT today
what's the name of the music you used at 1:19?
I honestly do not know. I picked it out randomly on background music on youtube lol im sorry!
Thanks anyways, keep up the videos they help a lot since I just bought a Ford Mustang Gt premium 2006
Nate how can I fix my steering wheel it’s all black and it’s chipping?
Is there a way to just replace the emblem instead?
Yes you can, you would have to buy that seperatly. Check them out online!
Where would you find these emblems online? I can't find any yet
I can't find any/:
It didn't ruin any of the plastic?? Looks sick
Nah surprisingly not. I got some acetone on the plastic and nothing happened. I tried to avoid it as much as I could though
how long did it take you bc its taking me forever & a day to get mines off! lol
Is your emblem painted or plastic? It only works if it is painted
i just tried this on my 07 and the paint did not budge at all any tips or ideas?
Paint stripper, tons of acetone, lots of elbow grease. He did it in what looks like a short time. I'm guessing this is because his had deteriorated. Mine took two days of occasional effort, it's not quick acting.
Do you have any suggestions for the panels? Scratches everywhere.
I like it!
I know it's not related... but I don't see much interior mods videos here. I just bought the coverking suede dash mat to try out, got it for a good deal, in black. Will let you know how it turns out. I still like the plastic dash though so who knows I might try it and take it back off :P My entire interior is still brand new, car has about 30,000 miles on it.
interior mods to come! stay tuned
I got my Coverking suede dash mat today, I haven't tried installing it yet but it looks quite small and doesn't look like real suede. I'm pretty tired right now though I'll let you know if it fits. It has 2 pieces and I'm unsure why and it looks different than the photos of it online.
Nate I just got my coverking suede dash mat. Not only is it faux suede but it also is 2' too short for the dash and it wouldn't have looked that great if it fit anyways. I got refunded by the seller.
Good tip!
I hope this helps!
I deff will be doing it
Thanks Dawg 🤝
Does this work on the base model rubber steering wheel??
Can anyone tell me if this is the same on a v6 I don't want to mess it up
I wish i knew... Sorry! Let me know if you find out
I am currently doing on my 2006 v6..It took about 2 hours to get about 60%..Dont know if its taking awhile because of brand of acetone I bought but it is coming off so canrt be mad..The red white and blue stripes went first.Takes awhile for black part to start peeling off..Already stoked about it..I have black and silver interior so looks 1000 times better #SimpleUpgrade #MakeBigDifference
Does this work for the plastic 07 mustangs ?