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Old Jun 4, 2007 | 09:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Saprissa
DFWdude,
I know your time is precious, but it would be fun / interesting to see a line-up of all the MB models that are running with the White Star Flat Hood Badge.

# 1 - # 150 (or whatever the # is up to now)

maybe a project for a rainy day... Carlos
I do collect stats on purchases, but while I ask folks what car they drive, not everyone volunteers the information. Also, I ask for MBWorld screen names, too. But not everyone is a member. Some guests to the site request WHITE STAR Flat Badges, and I also have placed some with members at other MB enthusiast sites. Not sure I can say which sites.
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Old Jun 18, 2007 | 01:00 PM
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Got my White Star Flat Hood Badge

DFWdude,

I got my badge....it looks great.

Thanks very much.

I will post pictures once install.
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Old Jun 18, 2007 | 02:33 PM
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I've probably got the only ones in the UK #017 and #099

Love the exclusivity...
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Old Jun 19, 2007 | 02:02 PM
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I've got a Star from DFWDude, and it looks great, I was at a car meet and got some nice compliments on it compared the regular caps.
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Old Jun 19, 2007 | 03:43 PM
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mine: '01 C240 w/heavy modifications dad's: '05 997 Carrera S
affalterbach ftw!

goes into the recess, hasnt faded in 6 years, still looks great!

hazaa!

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Old Jun 24, 2007 | 01:15 PM
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DFWdude, I bought one of these used... I didn't even ask how many miles were put on it, but it fit great and still looks brand new! Quality++;
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Old Jul 1, 2007 | 11:23 AM
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Originally Posted by C320 UK
I've probably got the only ones in the UK #017 and #099

Love the exclusivity...
Here are the stats of WHITE STAR Flat Badges located outside the US...

Australia = 4
Canada = 4
UK = 3
Singapore = 2
New Zealand = 1
South Korea = 1
Germany = 1

I'm not able to ship outside the US anymore, so this will not change in the forseeable future.
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Old Jul 3, 2007 | 12:53 AM
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I'm one of them from Canada :-D
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Old Jul 3, 2007 | 08:03 AM
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I sent you an email DFWDude. There are others asking the same question. I will copy and paste this link to show them the way.
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Old Jul 8, 2007 | 11:55 PM
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DFWDude, email sent
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Old Jul 9, 2007 | 08:10 AM
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never seen that one in person. Most likely it's from eBay.

I had the plastic one that everyone has which peeled and faded like Bob said as well. Replaced that with the Carlsson emblem.
MOST LIKELY EEEEEEEEEZ NOOOOT from EBAY. Dun Insult the whitehoodbadge!
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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 02:19 AM
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MOST LIKELY EEEEEEEEEZ NOOOOT from EBAY. Dun Insult the whitehoodbadge!
that post was from April 2006, when NO one had even seen the White Star flat hood badge before. It was easy to assume it was probably an eBay item, since DFWdude had not begun his awesome product assembly line !

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Old Aug 3, 2007 | 06:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Saprissa
that post was from April 2006, when NO one had even seen the White Star flat hood badge before. It was easy to assume it was probably an eBay item, since DFWdude had not begun his awesome product assembly line !

Carlos

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Sorry, just now seeing this. Yes, I began finding homes for WHITE STAR Flat Badges in late July, 2006. I have several more orphans looking for excellent homes, too! Just write me for info at the addy in my signature.

Some of you guys with recently acquired WHITE STARS need to post some pictures. I can't continue to bump this thread forever.
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Old Aug 3, 2007 | 06:48 PM
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Originally Posted by DFWdude
Some of you guys with recently acquired WHITE STARS need to post some pictures. I can't continue to bump this thread forever.
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my sig showcases my white star badge!

no. 003 and it's still great! I remember the service advisor and techs staring at it at DTLA Motors when I brought the car in. they were probably going, where the hell did he get that from!
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Old Aug 3, 2007 | 09:36 PM
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not really new, but it still looks like it is.

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Old Aug 11, 2007 | 04:33 PM
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Wow! That's a very artsy picture. It shows the car and WHITE STAR to best advantage. Very pretty.
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Old Aug 11, 2007 | 04:41 PM
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Originally Posted by MB-BOB
Wow! That's a very artsy picture. It shows the car and WHITE STAR to best advantage. Very pretty.
Greg always takes dope pictures.
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Old Aug 11, 2007 | 07:27 PM
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Appreciate the compliments, but the credit goes to DFWDude for making such a quality product. I only wish I had another Benz that way I can order a second emblem
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Old Aug 16, 2007 | 08:16 PM
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Originally Posted by gregr09
Appreciate the compliments, but the credit goes to DFWDude for making such a quality product. I only wish I had another Benz that way I can order a second emblem
Thanks, I do my part, but the photos really show it well, too. Group hug? LOL!
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Old Aug 20, 2007 | 09:38 AM
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The badge looks nice as usual. Creative photography only accentuates it.
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Old Aug 27, 2007 | 11:28 AM
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My White Star Flat Badge still looks new, and I have one of the very first issued.
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Old Sep 11, 2007 | 03:11 AM
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Originally Posted by MB-BOB
My White Star Flat Badge still looks new, and I have one of the very first issued.
I have No. 003, the first production one... here it is after over a year in the Cali sun/heat and probably 15k miles (excuse the dirty car):



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Old Sep 22, 2007 | 04:59 PM
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Originally Posted by nlpamg
I have No. 003, the first production one... here it is after over a year in the Cali sun/heat and probably 15k miles (excuse the dirty car):
I'm glad N003 has held up well after so long a time. Obviously you keep it well maintained.

Of the 196 sold to date, however, I have received two comments from those who feel the white star insert has started to discolor. I would like to think such comments are related to environmental conditions beyond my control -- or a need to clean the star, as your pictures indicate a well maintained star will retain its brilliance for years. However, when 1% complain that's still too much for me.

So, effective with all new WHITE STAR Flat Badges produced (N191 and forward) I have applied a triple layer of Clear Coat to the WHITE STAR Insert to guard against any weathering effects.

Not a guaranteed modification, of course, but I always want to improve this product wherever possible.
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Old Sep 22, 2007 | 05:08 PM
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Originally Posted by DFWdude
I'm glad N003 has held up well after so long a time. Obviously you keep it well maintained.

Of the 196 sold to date, however, I have received two comments from those who feel the white star insert has started to discolor. I would like to think such comments are related to environmental conditions beyond my control -- or a need to clean the star, as your pictures indicate a well maintained star will retain its brilliance for years. However, when 1% complain that's still too much for me.

So, effective with all new WHITE STAR Flat Badges produced (N191 and forward) I have applied a triple layer of Clear Coat to the WHITE STAR Insert to guard against any weathering effects.

Not a guaranteed modification, of course, but I always want to improve this product wherever possible.
wow now i HAVE TO get one of these!!!
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Old Oct 13, 2007 | 07:17 PM
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wow now i HAVE TO get one of these!!!
Just click on the e-mail address at the bottom of my signature and send me a request for information. I'll respond quickly.
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