NEW Mercedes-Benz White Star Flat Hood Badge on an E350!
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Actually, the WHITE STAR Insert is based off another genuine MB key fob, available at the dealer 3 years ago (but no more). The fob has to be the right size to fit the standard star base. Believe me, I've tried several star styles, and settled on the WHITE STAR design as offered.
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WHITE STAR Flat Badge Maintenance (if needed)
To keep your WHITE STAR Flat Badge nice and shiny white, a handful of members have written me to recommend the following products. You may already have these mag wheel cleaners in your car wash kit. A tin is about $4-$5 at your local auto store.
The Mothers product works especially well. Just put a dollup on the white star inlays, let sit for a couple minutes then wipe off. Minimal rubbing needed.
Minimize contact with the blue laurel wreath areas… these are in blue LACQUER, so the cleaners should not mar them. But I’d steer clear just to be sure.
I’ve been testing to find the right products, but thanks to members for these leads. Of course, this only applies to the few of you with Badges showing any wear... the vast majority are seeing none...
The Mothers product works especially well. Just put a dollup on the white star inlays, let sit for a couple minutes then wipe off. Minimal rubbing needed.
Minimize contact with the blue laurel wreath areas… these are in blue LACQUER, so the cleaners should not mar them. But I’d steer clear just to be sure.
I’ve been testing to find the right products, but thanks to members for these leads. Of course, this only applies to the few of you with Badges showing any wear... the vast majority are seeing none...
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I have received some PMs from members complaining they are having difficulty finding this thread. Until the Search Function is tweaked into something useful, I think I will make this one a STICKY for a while...
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I ordered one as I did not like the look of the tri-star sticking up off the hood. Ordered on Monday and recevied it on Wednesday. Took 5 minutes for complete removal and installation. Excellent quality and incredible change to the hoodline!!!!!! HIGHLY RECCOMEND!!!!!!
Here are some pics, please excuse the dirty car, but I could not wait to install the White Star!
Here are some pics, please excuse the dirty car, but I could not wait to install the White Star!
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Ordered mine last week and it came two days ago. . . #297 is now on my E-class and I simply adore the transformation to the front
Thanks again Rob and hope you have fully recovered from your little spill from the attic
Thanks again Rob and hope you have fully recovered from your little spill from the attic
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My made me put the tri-start back on after installing the flat white star
IF anyone would like to buy mine that I just bought from DFWDUDE email me at scobarr@hotmail.com. Yours for $85 with shipping
IF anyone would like to buy mine that I just bought from DFWDUDE email me at scobarr@hotmail.com. Yours for $85 with shipping
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I ordered one for my MY09 E350. The product is very good, and it took 15 seconds to install. Quick delivery, thanks DFWDude.
But I'm not sure I want that "double star" look now that the new grilles have a star on them. It looks perfectly fine from a distance, but up close looking down at it, it looks a bit too redundant. Kind of weird.
But I like it better than an upright star and, like others have mentioned, maybe I'll just get a replacement grille w/o a star someday.
I'll try it for a while. It's always easy to de-install and install. Maybe when I'm in an upright star mood, I'll replace the original....
But I'm not sure I want that "double star" look now that the new grilles have a star on them. It looks perfectly fine from a distance, but up close looking down at it, it looks a bit too redundant. Kind of weird.
But I like it better than an upright star and, like others have mentioned, maybe I'll just get a replacement grille w/o a star someday.
I'll try it for a while. It's always easy to de-install and install. Maybe when I'm in an upright star mood, I'll replace the original....
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Ermmm, let's keep an open mind here... I bought a genuine Mercedes-Benz key chain fob from the MB dealer recently (Pt #6604-3228) with a Tri Pointed Star that looks exactly like the one on the badge. I think the white star is an older, "Legacy" design, though. Tri Stars have varied through the years.
But I think the key chain fob is a different size (smaller) than what appears on that hood...
But I think the key chain fob is a different size (smaller) than what appears on that hood...
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I ordered one for my MY09 E350. The product is very good, and it took 15 seconds to install. Quick delivery, thanks DFWDude.
But I'm not sure I want that "double star" look now that the new grilles have a star on them. It looks perfectly fine from a distance, but up close looking down at it, it looks a bit too redundant. Kind of weird.
But I like it better than an upright star and, like others have mentioned, maybe I'll just get a replacement grille w/o a star someday.
I'll try it for a while. It's always easy to de-install and install. Maybe when I'm in an upright star mood, I'll replace the original....
But I'm not sure I want that "double star" look now that the new grilles have a star on them. It looks perfectly fine from a distance, but up close looking down at it, it looks a bit too redundant. Kind of weird.
But I like it better than an upright star and, like others have mentioned, maybe I'll just get a replacement grille w/o a star someday.
I'll try it for a while. It's always easy to de-install and install. Maybe when I'm in an upright star mood, I'll replace the original....
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MB-BOB, I now see you were part of that section of the thread. Sorry.
But, to help answer your question, it would leave a bald spot on the grill since the star fits in a flat indentation on the grill. Tomorrow I'll look behind the grill to see how its attached, but even if it comes off easily it will leave an ugly spot, I'm afraid.
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i think "slim pickins" is just a fraud person who the "white STAR SPONSOR" uses to advertise. he arguements are the EXACT SAME as the WHITE STAR guys' arguements.
really cheezy IMO
really cheezy IMO
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He has seen my work in person, so he shares the passion like 308+ others. Have you seen my work in person? Looks great on an S-Class...
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My bad. I forgot I had asked this question earlier. Second sign you're getting older. LOL!
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I've taken inventory... I have enough materials remaining to make a grand total of 350 WHITE STAR Flat Badges. As this is written there are 310 in circulation.
This leaves 40 left to be created and sold before...
terminating production.
If you are interested in this product, I encourage you to click on my Siggy below and send me an e-mail for pricing and availability updates.
This leaves 40 left to be created and sold before...
terminating production.
If you are interested in this product, I encourage you to click on my Siggy below and send me an e-mail for pricing and availability updates.
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Update: 25 WHITE STAR Flat Badges left to be sold. Inquire at: DFWdude@tx.rr.com
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A bump for DFWdude. I like the White Star Flat Badge so much that I went out and bought a new OEM style grill (without the MB star embedded in it) for my '09 E350. Now I don't have that "double star" look. btw, everyone comments on how nice and subtle the car looks. No bling! I'm even tempted to buy another star as a spare in case something happens to this one. They will be a collector's item someday, I think.
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