5.5 AMG badge idea
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From: Fairfax, VA
2019 CLS450 4matic, 2013 CLS550 4matic (totaled), 2005 C55 (traded), & a Ford F150
I posted another thread still at the top of the page oops! I should have the first set of the 5.5 shortly. They are going to ship after the Chinese return to work. If they seem OEM quality I will post up true pics on my car and start the ordering. I'm getting excited!
As for the copyright- I have no idea but we do own AMG cars so I doubt MB could be that upset. I know the Mercedes logo would be TM infringement but that hasn't stopped anyone either.
As for the copyright- I have no idea but we do own AMG cars so I doubt MB could be that upset. I know the Mercedes logo would be TM infringement but that hasn't stopped anyone either.
Last edited by Quick Silver; Apr 30, 2008 at 11:49 PM.
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C55 AMG
QuickSilver- I understand your concern and I do think it is valid but I am not rebadging another MB as an AMG and justifying it because I own an AMG. I am merely adding another AMG label to an existing AMG product. It would be like you getting "LEVI'S" printed down the front of your Levi's pants. Not trying to argue I just don't want people to get the wrong idea.
I HATE MB and others bading non-AMG cars as AMG. Everytime I see an S430 AMG or a c280 AMG I want to yank those suckers off.
I HATE MB and others bading non-AMG cars as AMG. Everytime I see an S430 AMG or a c280 AMG I want to yank those suckers off.
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2019 CLS450 4matic, 2013 CLS550 4matic (totaled), 2005 C55 (traded), & a Ford F150
QuickSilver- I understand your concern and I do think it is valid but I am not rebadging another MB as an AMG and justifying it because I own an AMG. I am merely adding another AMG label to an existing AMG product. It would be like you getting "LEVI'S" printed down the front of your Levi's pants. Not trying to argue I just don't want people to get the wrong idea.
I HATE MB and others bading non-AMG cars as AMG. Everytime I see an S430 AMG or a c280 AMG I want to yank those suckers off.
I HATE MB and others bading non-AMG cars as AMG. Everytime I see an S430 AMG or a c280 AMG I want to yank those suckers off.
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06 C55
Just tell 'em it came like that when you bought it... seriously though, I doubt that anyone is going to get too upset (legal-wise) if this is a 'personal' project. Different story if someone decides to 'market' them.
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C55 AMG
Yes, I got a few samples yesterday and they look 99.99% oem. There was only one difference and it was the feel of the black portion. That should be corrected and they will go into production at the start of the week. They replicated the 6.3 badge with a temp cast mold and it was really identical to the oem outside just the feel of the black was different. Had I not marked the back of the oem I would not have been able to know which was which.
I'm going to have them use the 3M adhesive instead of the regular stuff so they will stick for life. Also, the chrome is electroplated so it will stand up to the test of time. Everything on these will be above or the same as OEM spec.
The 5.5 emblems are the first to be produced and the 3.2's shortly after. I'm hoping to sell some 5.5's to other 55 owners to offset some of the cost of the 3.2 mold.
FYI- The OEM emblems are crazy expensive from the dealer. I purchased 3 and my tab was a bit under $150
I'm going to have them use the 3M adhesive instead of the regular stuff so they will stick for life. Also, the chrome is electroplated so it will stand up to the test of time. Everything on these will be above or the same as OEM spec.
The 5.5 emblems are the first to be produced and the 3.2's shortly after. I'm hoping to sell some 5.5's to other 55 owners to offset some of the cost of the 3.2 mold.
FYI- The OEM emblems are crazy expensive from the dealer. I purchased 3 and my tab was a bit under $150
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Yes, I got a few samples yesterday and they look 99.99% oem. There was only one difference and it was the feel of the black portion. That should be corrected and they will go into production at the start of the week. They replicated the 6.3 badge with a temp cast mold and it was really identical to the oem outside just the feel of the black was different. Had I not marked the back of the oem I would not have been able to know which was which.
I'm going to have them use the 3M adhesive instead of the regular stuff so they will stick for life. Also, the chrome is electroplated so it will stand up to the test of time. Everything on these will be above or the same as OEM spec.
The 5.5 emblems are the first to be produced and the 3.2's shortly after. I'm hoping to sell some 5.5's to other 55 owners to offset some of the cost of the 3.2 mold.
FYI- The OEM emblems are crazy expensive from the dealer. I purchased 3 and my tab was a bit under $150
I'm going to have them use the 3M adhesive instead of the regular stuff so they will stick for life. Also, the chrome is electroplated so it will stand up to the test of time. Everything on these will be above or the same as OEM spec.
The 5.5 emblems are the first to be produced and the 3.2's shortly after. I'm hoping to sell some 5.5's to other 55 owners to offset some of the cost of the 3.2 mold.
FYI- The OEM emblems are crazy expensive from the dealer. I purchased 3 and my tab was a bit under $150
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Yes, I got a few samples yesterday and they look 99.99% oem. There was only one difference and it was the feel of the black portion. That should be corrected and they will go into production at the start of the week. They replicated the 6.3 badge with a temp cast mold and it was really identical to the oem outside just the feel of the black was different. Had I not marked the back of the oem I would not have been able to know which was which.
I'm going to have them use the 3M adhesive instead of the regular stuff so they will stick for life. Also, the chrome is electroplated so it will stand up to the test of time. Everything on these will be above or the same as OEM spec.
The 5.5 emblems are the first to be produced and the 3.2's shortly after. I'm hoping to sell some 5.5's to other 55 owners to offset some of the cost of the 3.2 mold.
FYI- The OEM emblems are crazy expensive from the dealer. I purchased 3 and my tab was a bit under $150
I'm going to have them use the 3M adhesive instead of the regular stuff so they will stick for life. Also, the chrome is electroplated so it will stand up to the test of time. Everything on these will be above or the same as OEM spec.
The 5.5 emblems are the first to be produced and the 3.2's shortly after. I'm hoping to sell some 5.5's to other 55 owners to offset some of the cost of the 3.2 mold.
FYI- The OEM emblems are crazy expensive from the dealer. I purchased 3 and my tab was a bit under $150
I can't begin to tell you how much this appreciated. If you want, I will cover your set for your C55....
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2006 E55 BEAST
Honestly I prefer my OEM 55 emblems, but I really have to hand it to you guys. You guys took an idea and brought it to fruition. I really hope everything works out in the end and I hope your all happy with your new emblems. And may I say... PICS PLEASE!!!!!!
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05 C55
pics would be sweet!!
Yes, I got a few samples yesterday and they look 99.99% oem. There was only one difference and it was the feel of the black portion. That should be corrected and they will go into production at the start of the week. They replicated the 6.3 badge with a temp cast mold and it was really identical to the oem outside just the feel of the black was different. Had I not marked the back of the oem I would not have been able to know which was which.
I'm going to have them use the 3M adhesive instead of the regular stuff so they will stick for life. Also, the chrome is electroplated so it will stand up to the test of time. Everything on these will be above or the same as OEM spec.
The 5.5 emblems are the first to be produced and the 3.2's shortly after. I'm hoping to sell some 5.5's to other 55 owners to offset some of the cost of the 3.2 mold.
FYI- The OEM emblems are crazy expensive from the dealer. I purchased 3 and my tab was a bit under $150
I'm going to have them use the 3M adhesive instead of the regular stuff so they will stick for life. Also, the chrome is electroplated so it will stand up to the test of time. Everything on these will be above or the same as OEM spec.
The 5.5 emblems are the first to be produced and the 3.2's shortly after. I'm hoping to sell some 5.5's to other 55 owners to offset some of the cost of the 3.2 mold.
FYI- The OEM emblems are crazy expensive from the dealer. I purchased 3 and my tab was a bit under $150
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4 wheeled car.
Put me down for two "55" emblems!
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