NEW Mercedes-Benz White Star Flat Hood Badge on an E350!
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NEW Mercedes-Benz White Star Flat Hood Badge on an E350!
Hey, all. I was at an event in Dallas today and I saw this E-Class. It has a flat hood badge. But it isn't that cheap, plastic one like on the coupes. This badge sits in the recess in the hood, just like the upright star!
It also has a 3-dimensional look to it. Looks pretty cool to me!
I posted first on the C-Class forums where the younger crowd runs. They seem to like the flat badges most. But wanted to note it in the W211 forum, in case someone here owns the car, or knows the person who does. I really want to get this version...
Has anyone seen this flat badge? If so, does anyone know where to get it?
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It also has a 3-dimensional look to it. Looks pretty cool to me!
I posted first on the C-Class forums where the younger crowd runs. They seem to like the flat badges most. But wanted to note it in the W211 forum, in case someone here owns the car, or knows the person who does. I really want to get this version...
Has anyone seen this flat badge? If so, does anyone know where to get it?
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Originally Posted by Slim Pickens
Hey, all. I was at an event in Dallas today and I saw this E-Class. It has a flat hood badge. But it isn't that cheap, plastic one like on the coupes. This badge sits in the recess in the hood, just like the upright star!
It also has a 3-dimensional look to it. Looks pretty cool to me!
I posted first on the C-Class forums where the younger crowd runs. They seem to like the flat badges most. But wanted to note it in the W211 forum, in case someone here owns the car, or knows the person who does. I really want to get this version...
Has anyone seen this flat badge? If so, does anyone know where to get it?
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It also has a 3-dimensional look to it. Looks pretty cool to me!
I posted first on the C-Class forums where the younger crowd runs. They seem to like the flat badges most. But wanted to note it in the W211 forum, in case someone here owns the car, or knows the person who does. I really want to get this version...
Has anyone seen this flat badge? If so, does anyone know where to get it?
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Originally Posted by Nevada Jack
Formymercedes.com...$24.95 I think. It is pretty common with owners who have installed the CL Grille in the W211.
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I believe you could get this at the part department. I have seen this one when I was waiting for my E-class for the first service.
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OK, I guess it's time to draw you guys a picture. Below is the OEM Flat badge you can get from the parts department. It's chrome plated plastic with a raised chrome tri-star in the middle. The new one posted above has a broader tri-star painted in WHITE, and highlighted in chrome. The WHITE contrasts very nicely with the BLUE laurel wreath surround.
And as noted previously, the badge in the first post sits inside the standard hood recess where the standard upright star sits.
Sum: These are NOT the same badges.
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And as noted previously, the badge in the first post sits inside the standard hood recess where the standard upright star sits.
Sum: These are NOT the same badges.
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I thought I'd find a similar thread in the E forum...
For sure this is a NEW emblem design... Looks very nice.
Slim Pickens, where in Dallas did you see this emblem? I live in the DFW area and would like to find this emblem, myself. I doubt I'll ever run across this particular E, but I guess I'll have to pay more attention to them now.
Are you still in town? If so and you run across this car again, maybe you can write a note on your business card asking for his source and stick it under his wiper? hehe.
For sure this is a NEW emblem design... Looks very nice.
Slim Pickens, where in Dallas did you see this emblem? I live in the DFW area and would like to find this emblem, myself. I doubt I'll ever run across this particular E, but I guess I'll have to pay more attention to them now.
Are you still in town? If so and you run across this car again, maybe you can write a note on your business card asking for his source and stick it under his wiper? hehe.
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Originally Posted by Slim Pickens
OK, I guess it's time to draw you guys a picture. Below is the OEM Flat badge you can get from the parts department. It's chrome plated plastic with a raised chrome tri-star in the middle. The new one posted above has a broader tri-star painted in WHITE, and highlighted in chrome. The WHITE contrasts very nicely with the BLUE laurel wreath surround.
And as noted previously, the badge in the first post sits inside the standard hood recess where the standard upright star sits.
Sum: These are NOT the same badges.
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And as noted previously, the badge in the first post sits inside the standard hood recess where the standard upright star sits.
Sum: These are NOT the same badges.
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This is the latest MB Grille Badge from my S550 AMG. The star is chrome and shows the official MB star...yours does not come close to the design of this star. If you are going to replace the star on the hood...get an authentic reproduction of the MB Tri Star badge not some cheap copy.
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Originally Posted by Nevada Jack
The Star in white in the one you posted on the black car is not the MB Tri Pointed Star...it is some poor representation/interpretation. The image you posted above is the real star representation and looks a lot better than the phoney one...IMHO...:-)
But I think the key chain fob is a different size (smaller) than what appears on that hood...
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Originally Posted by MB-BOB
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...
I note on the new S they not only have the Hood Tri Star ornament but have also placed the badge back on top of the grille...stressing the tradition of MB.
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Mercedes-Benz Logos have varied widely through the years.
Check out the red one with the white tristar...
Here are a couple links...
http://www.buildingbrands.com/didyou...des_logo.shtml
http://www.cartype.com/page.cfm?id=356&alph=ALL
Check out the red one with the white tristar...
Here are a couple links...
http://www.buildingbrands.com/didyou...des_logo.shtml
http://www.cartype.com/page.cfm?id=356&alph=ALL
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Originally Posted by MB-BOB
Mercedes-Benz Logos have varied widely through the years.
Check out the red one with the white tristar...
Here are a couple links...
http://www.buildingbrands.com/didyou...des_logo.shtml
http://www.cartype.com/page.cfm?id=356&alph=ALL
Check out the red one with the white tristar...
Here are a couple links...
http://www.buildingbrands.com/didyou...des_logo.shtml
http://www.cartype.com/page.cfm?id=356&alph=ALL
I did note this on the branding page...
"Over the years the logo evolved, to include the 'Benz' laurel wreath, and then, in 1923, the three-pointed star enclosed in a circle was registered as a trademark.
Since then it has changed little, and is now a powerful symbol and integral part of the Mercedes-Benz brand."
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Until I see the new grille for the '07 E Class close up and measure and decide if I like it, I am using my own modified badge. The new grille has the badge embedded in it, but some people think the grille is a little harsh looking. Also, not sure if it fits my '05.
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Originally Posted by MB-BOB
Slim Pickens, where in Dallas did you see this emblem? I live in the DFW area and would like to find this emblem, myself. I doubt I'll ever run across this particular E, but I guess I'll have to pay more attention to them now.
Are you still in town? If so and you run across this car again, maybe you can write a note on your business card asking for his source and stick it under his wiper? hehe.
Are you still in town? If so and you run across this car again, maybe you can write a note on your business card asking for his source and stick it under his wiper? hehe.
Good idea about the business card. Wish I had thought of that. Sorry.
I wish we could focus on finding this new badge, rather than discuss all the existing flat badge options. This one is NEW, and I would like to find it for my car.
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Looks like the guys on the C-Class forum are all over this. Check here for an update... https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...44#post1567844
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Just found this thread, LOL! Here are a few pics of my WHITE STAR Flat Badge. As you see, it is the OEM star, with the center section replaced with a chromed metal white star insert. The WHITE STAR Flat Badge fits any current model with the standard upright star. C-class (sedan), E-Class (W210-W211) and S-Class.
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First I’d like to thank those of you who patiently waited for a WHITE STAR Flat Badge. I am gratified that 70% of you on the list since April 24th have chosen to receive your hood emblems. It means to me that the value I’ve assigned to this limited production, handmade work is reasonable. And I appreciate the nice remarks made on these forums by satisfied members. Thanks to all for hanging in there with me the last three months!
That said, I’ll need to start a new waiting list, because my dealer informs me that I have exhausted the local supply of OEM Upright stars available at the parts counter! The dealer has them backordered, and it will take about a week or so to get them back in stock.
So, it appears dealer part availability, combined with my limited time to make these stars, will ensure that the WHITE STAR Flat Badge remains an exclusive item. Fine for me as I can take a few days to rest...
First I’d like to thank those of you who patiently waited for a WHITE STAR Flat Badge. I am gratified that 70% of you on the list since April 24th have chosen to receive your hood emblems. It means to me that the value I’ve assigned to this limited production, handmade work is reasonable. And I appreciate the nice remarks made on these forums by satisfied members. Thanks to all for hanging in there with me the last three months!
That said, I’ll need to start a new waiting list, because my dealer informs me that I have exhausted the local supply of OEM Upright stars available at the parts counter! The dealer has them backordered, and it will take about a week or so to get them back in stock.
So, it appears dealer part availability, combined with my limited time to make these stars, will ensure that the WHITE STAR Flat Badge remains an exclusive item. Fine for me as I can take a few days to rest...
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Originally Posted by jimbo1mcm
Until I see the new grille for the '07 E Class close up and measure and decide if I like it, I am using my own modified badge. The new grille has the badge embedded in it, but some people think the grille is a little harsh looking. Also, not sure if it fits my '05.
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But Jack, is the badge flat, or is it bent, or bowed, to allow it to flow around the prow in the grille?
We're talking about flat badges here, and while the S550 badge looks great, someone would have to have tools and skills to flatten it for use in the hood divot... assuming it's the right size.
It appears to me the one jimbo1mcm has on this grille is bent, too.
We're talking about flat badges here, and while the S550 badge looks great, someone would have to have tools and skills to flatten it for use in the hood divot... assuming it's the right size.
It appears to me the one jimbo1mcm has on this grille is bent, too.
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Originally Posted by MB-BOB
But Jack, is the badge flat, or is it bent, or bowed, to allow it to flow around the prow in the grille?
We're talking about flat badges here, and while the S550 badge looks great, someone would have to have tools and skills to flatten it for use in the hood divot... assuming it's the right size.
It appears to me the one jimbo1mcm has on this grille is bent, too.
We're talking about flat badges here, and while the S550 badge looks great, someone would have to have tools and skills to flatten it for use in the hood divot... assuming it's the right size.
It appears to me the one jimbo1mcm has on this grille is bent, too.
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Originally Posted by Nevada Jack
It is formed to the contour of the grille. The purpose of posting the picture was so that the poster could see the grille close-up, not for the possibility of using the S550 badge on the hood.
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Originally Posted by JDM
Nice car Jack. I noticed there is no blue wreath at the base of your hood ornament..are all the latest ones like that?
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Originally Posted by Nevada Jack
I don't really remember the blue wreath at the base of the hood ornament...it was not on my S430 nor E320 as I remember, and cars back into the 70's may have had it but it is not in the data bank anymore...:-)
sorry Jack, I mean the blue enamel ring with the silver wreath embossed in it that goes around the circumfrence of the pedestal for the star. Yours is just solid chrome. I've not seen a blank one on later model cars before. 70's models were blank on the bases, but had the wide white star badge on the crest of the grill.
