DFWdude

I have resumed production of WHITE STAR Flat Badges. In addition, to address numerous requests, I have also designed a second badge,
an AMG Flat Badge.



Both flat badges are handmade from a genuine Mercedes upright hood ornament, part 210 880 01 86, using the original mount of the OEM part. So, they will fit all cars using this part: C-Class Sedans (only) 1995-present (W202, W203, W204 Sport or Luxury); E-Class 1995-present (W210, W211, W212); S-Class 1995-present (W220, W221), and CLK 1998-2002 (W208). These badges will NOT fit cars not designed to use the Original upright hood ornament, such as the W204 C63 AMG or the W203 Coupe.

Of course, the new AMG Flat Badge appropriately fits ALL AMG variants of cars above. The AMG badge offers enough contrast that it can also be used on cars with the tri-star badge on the grille, thus avoiding the “double badge” duplicate star issue on the newest car models.

The following picture (to right) shows the mount and lock of these badges, used without alteration from the original upright star. This ensures that your replacement flat badge will lock in the hood, just like your upright star. (Not like other flat badges that use funky screw posts with washers and wing nuts that take time to adjust.) It takes just seconds to remove your original upright ornament and replace it with either the WHITE STAR Flat Badge or the AMG Flat Badge. Switch back and forth between your original ornament and flat badge anytime the whim strikes you.



Each badge is autographed and serial numbered. Serial numbers are assigned in the order payment is received.

There currently are 365 serial-numbered WHITE STAR Flat Badges in circulation. The new AMG Flat Badge will start a new sequence of serial numbers, beginning at 003.

Your badge is delivered in 2-3 business days, via USPS Priority Mail, anywhere in the US. Int'l delivery available on request.

As always, I do not talk about pricing at MBWorld. This is to avoid confusion on the forums where I can be more specific off line. If you are interested, simply click on my e-mail address below my signature, and send me an e-mail. I will respond promptly, as always.

DFWdude

It occurs to me that some of you might not know the history behind my products here at MBWorld. So, I will post a link to one of the previous threads that proved informative and popular throughout the years. This link includes hundreds of photos of the WHITE STAR Flat Badge on various cars. Naturally, the majority of the pictures on W203s are further down the history of 320+ posts.

https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...lass-w203.html

DFWdude

Weather warmed up enough to take a couple pictures of the new AMG Flat Badge. First two pics are of my W203, followed by a picture on a W211 E63 AMG.





Here are a few pictures from the archives of the WHITE STAR Flat Badge on various cars.

KIRK!

Do you or does anyone else make a flat badge in black? All black or black where they are usually blue.

DFWdude

Can't help you on the black badge. I don't know of anyone who makes a black badge. We're talking about 2 square inches of hood space. No need for black lettering and such.

Here's a picture of my WHITE STAR on a Black W211. There are dozens of similar pics on black cars in the original thread (see links at top)

KIRK!

Thanks. There's always room for customization.

Long Islander

DFW, glad you're back. For what it's worth, you might consider making the flat badges with a silver star that matches the emblem in the front grill for those of us who have 07+ cars. While I had one of your white star badges on mine, after a while, seeing two slightly different star emblems next to each other started to bother me, so I went back to the stand-up star.

DFWdude

I've been told by many that they like my traditional white star better than the current star.

I try to make unique products different from others. For same-o same-o you can buy the oversize plastic SLK badge from the dealer, instead. I can't (don't want to) compete with that.

To each his own, I guess.

220S

+1

The whole point is the white star. Very retro and classy, imho.

DFWdude

Thanks, 220s.

Now that the holidays are over and everyone has had a chance to spend their money on others, I notice that e-mails for my work have increased. Thanks to all.

BFC - Hayden

How much for the white star badge without shipping? I can pickup local.

DFWdude

Local pickup is always available, but I do not discuss prices on the forums. Please write an e-mail to me for all the details... DFWdude@tx.rr.com

DFWdude

In the past, a few people made a constructive observation, wishing that the WHITE STAR insert were more "three dimensional," standing out more from the rest of the badge.

So, when I found the new factory, I remembered this and went back to the drawing board to push the limits of vertical relief that could be had in the metal WHITE STAR insert stamping.

A comparison between the original design (badges 003-365 - left) and the inserts used in current production (right) is noted below. There's now more depth in the parts.

DFWdude

Occasionally I get this question in e-mail, but three people have asked about it this week. So I thought I would clarify here.

You do NOT have to be a member of MBWorld.org in order to purchase one of my badges. All Guests and members are welcome to inquire.

DFWdude

There aren't many good photos yet of my new AMG badge on cars, so here is one. It shows a nice contrast between the AMG badge and the stock grille badge. This is important for those seeking to avoid the "double badge" look.

Of course, most people are primarilly interested in losing the upright star... and the uniqueness of the AMG Badge... there are less than 30 of the AMG Badge on the planet as of today.

dreamcatchr23

Wow, that AMG badge is bad! All I need is to get an AMG car to go along with it. But on a serious note, I bought one of the white stars a couple of years ago and I LOVE it. You definitely get what you paid for on this one.

DFWdude

Some of you have written to ask if my badges fit the newer model W211's with the solid Chrome style base mount. The short answer is YES.

In technical fact, the polished face upright hood star mount on the W211 E-Class cars from the mid model update forward (2007?) was introduced on the S-Class (W221) in 2006, and carries an S-Class part number, #221-880-0086 (the “221” part of the number means it is for a W221 S-Class sedan). So, (technically) the latter half of the W211 model run have an upright hood star from the S-Class.



However, this is a simple adaptation of the Laurel Wreath Upright Star that came before (Pt# 210-880-0186), which first appeared on the W210 E-Class in 1996, and ran through the first half of the W211 run. You’ll notice that the diameter of both stars is the same, and the mount that is below the hood is identical for both badges.

Because I manufacture my WHITE STAR and AMG Flat Badges from the W210 upright, my badges will fit all the Mercedes sedans that use these two Upright Star styles, including all variants of the W211. Compare side by side photos of the Upright stars and their related flat badges below.

DFWdude

The Sun was at the right angle and intensity today, so I took some new photos of my products...




Also, here are the installation instructions...

DFWdude

Christmas Delivery Notice...

Should you want to order one of my badges for the holidays (as a gift for yourself or someone else), I suggest that you contact me so that your order can be placed no later than Saturday, Dec. 18. This will ensure that your package is mailled on the 20th for delivery by Dec. 23rd.

I mail all my badges using USPS Priority Mail, in a Small Flat Rate Box, with delivery in 2-3 business days.

Each year, someone always wants to place an order at the last minute and demand overnight delivery. I can't accomodate these, as I will be travelling and out of touch after Dec. 22. Orders placed after this time will be shipped on Dec. 27.

So, if you want a badge before Christmas, please place your order sometime this coming week, please. Thanks.

DFWdude

If collector's serial numbers mean anything to you, and you:

1) want a WHITE STAR Flat Badge with a serial number at or below 450,

2) or an AMG Flat Badge with serial number at or below 50...

please contact me soon at the link in my signature below.

pte5

those look amazing... any word on perhaps some old school amg lettering for the trunk?

DFWdude

Sorry, I make only these two hood badge products.

DFWdude

Someone in Australia just bought a WHITE Star Flat Badge. That makes for 3 in that country, 2 in New Zealand.

SteveC325

I just installed #N459 on my car. It looks great and the quality is excellent.

DFWdude

Thanks, Steve!


As of today, there are 467 White Star Flat Badges in circulation, leaving just 33 more to go before the 500 milestone is reached. I will continue to make these until I run out of parts, which should take it to about 675 badges.

However, I have not decided whether to continue numbering these after the first 500 are sold.

In either case, if serail numbers mean anything to you, you should plan to contact me soon if you want a White Star Flat Badge numbered 500 or less.

Next AMG Badge to be sold is Serial #52. By anyone's measure, these are rare, indeed.