Mazda emblem on steering wheel shines way too bright

[cvlw]

Yo BITOG crew.

My Mazda 6 has a shiny, chrome-y emblem on the steering wheel and every now and then the sun glints off of that right into my eyes.

I had thought about dulling it with a scotch brite scrubbing pad or light sandpaper or covering with a paint of some sort such as model paint.

Might you have suggestions for tastefully removing the shine or covering it?

Much appreciated.

 

[wwillson]

The black Chevy Bowtie is popular, why not the black Mazda emblem? Permanent black marker?

 

[SeaJay]

In some societies, duct tape is a tasteful addition to a car's interior design.

 

[Greasymechtech]

Plasti Dip or Auto Dip

Flat black model paint from hobby shop, some patience, and a good small paint brush

 

[nicholas]

Black nail polish. Flat black.

 

[Nick1994]

Plastidip as mentioned above. Masking tape it off and spray it, you can always peel it off easy later. But it’s still durable you’ll never have to worry about it peeling on its own.

 

[ryster]

Vinyl wrap it?

 

[Greasymechtech]

Vinyl wrap it?

Best recommendation yet.. give it a carbon fiber weave wrap

 

[BMWTurboDzl]

1st world problems eh?

 

[supton]

I believe Click and Clack used to sell an item that worked for this. Also worked on pesky check engine lights too.

Does the modification have to be reversible, so as to not impact resale value?

How hard is it to remove and replace the badge? I'm wondering if you could buy a second one and go to town on it. Buff it lightly with 1000 grit (2400?) so as to remove the shine or whatever. Then if you don't like the effect... buy another and try something different.

 

[RooflessVW]

Wrap it.

 

[Bud]

New car time.

 

[Rand]

plastidip + 1000

 

[simple_gifts]

and i thought bad wifi was a first world problem...... j/k

 

[wpod]

In some societies, duct tape is a tasteful addition to a car's interior design.

Duct tape would work well.

 

[Duffyjr]

Not sure what year you have but these look similar and come in different colors.

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[Vercingetorix]

Hit a brick wall head on at 10mph. Boom, emblem gone.

 

[PimTac]

Not sure what year this Mazda is but it was a problem in the early SkyActiv years. I’ve read of people complaining mostly about the shiny chrome trim surrounds on the HVAC vents so this doesn’t surprise me. I think about 2016 Mazda toned it down a bit.

 

[brages]

Get a Honda; the chrome rubs right off on them...

Seriously, if it's an issue, cover it with tape, unless you never plan to resell. IMO.

 

[JohnnyG]

I like the magic marker idea the best. You don't really need to do the entire emblem, but find the offending surfaces and make them black. I think you could do a decent job, and it would come off in the future if you decide to sell it.