SAguirre

This subject came up on winter tire threads. I purchased Mille Miglia Spider II wheels from the tirerack and I mentioned that I stuck a MB logo on them. This is what I did and how it looks.

I searched for 2 inch diameter stickers that had the MB logo on them. As I stated before I am an E-Bay junky and that is exactly where I found them. I bought 2 sets of metallic MB crest logo stickers and one set of the plastic resin stickers that have the MB star in silver and the rest is simply black.

The tirerack had sent me different color center caps on the rims, so they sent me another set of 4 center caps. I decided to make a set of each and then see which ones I like better.

Once I got the caps I used epoxy glue to secure them really well. I also made sure that there are no gaps between the stickers and the original center cap around the outside rim. I fear that someone will either pry the sticker off with a flat-head screwdriver or they will get popped off by something else. I also clear-coated the metallic stickers to make sure that the paint will not fade or chip off too soon.

Here is the little problem: the seller of these stickers is a vendor ion E-bay that goes by the name of "brazilshopping." He had a great rating and he communicated very well with me. Everything was flawless. However, he has been kicked off of e-bay since someone said that he had some copyright/trademark issue. That has since been solved, but I don't see any new listings from him. I e-mailed him and he said that he still has them to sell. I used to find them easily by just typing "Mercedes stickers" in the search filed, but I have not seen anything as of right now. He also takes Pay Pal as payment. The shipping took about 3 weeks since he is sending them from Brazil. As soon as I find the listing, I will post it on this thread as a reply. I have asked him to list them and to put a fair "Buy-it-Now" price so that all of you who are interested will not be bidding against one another. Until then, here is his e-mail: brazilshoppi@brazilshopping.com

Below are the pictures. I only have the silver/blue mounted on the wheels. Maybe I will try the black ones next winter. What are your thoughts??

DWP

Looks like he has "solved" his trademark infringement problem by trying to hide from the DCX trademark police. If he does have trademark "issues" with DCX, infringing merchandise he ships into the US is theoretically subject to seizure by Customs, with no compensation to the buyer. The real-world odds on that happening are low, but be warned.

SAguirre

Good point!

I was aware of this issue, and I e-mailed the seller asking him about it. He said that he has all the correct paperwork in Brazil to sell the stuff. Take that with a grain of salt. But he is back on e-bay, just not with these items yet.

I got the stickers in a small envelope and it had the customs stamp on it. I think that they might X-ray them (at the most). So like you said, the likelihood of the merchandise being confiscated in customs is very low. But if you order you should be aware of the risk.

Steve

Barry45RPM

He may have the rights to sell the trademarked stuff in his home country. That doesn't mean he can legally sell it anywhere he wants to as other people have the rights to sell the trademarked logos in their respective home countries/trading areas. If he does, he is selling "gray market goods" in our country. It is done every day, much like buying a Cannon camera in our country, made for distribution in S. America. The camera is the same, but the manual will be in Spanish & the American franchised distributor is under no obligation to service it at all.

You are not risking any great deal of money...

luxury1

They look good!

I have a set of rims from tirerack. How do I know if these stickers will fit? Also, can I just place them on top of my current caps?

SAguirre

OK, I just got the info from the guy in Brazil. You should "measure twice and order once" . My center caps were 2 inches, but not all caps are the same! Also, I strongly recommend that you remove the center cap from the wheel to glue it! This way the cap can be cleaned and you can make sure it does not slide. The adhesive on the back of the stickers was strong, but not as strong as epoxy. I do believe that they will come off if you just stick them on there. Think of the high-pressure water at carwashes!! (If your MB goes to one of those things when it is dirty).

Disclaimer time: I am in no way, shape or form associated with this person. I will take no responsibility if anything goes wrong!!!!! I bought things from him and had good luck. He also communicates well. That is all I can say! If you learn something from your experience, post it please.

E-mail him directly at : sales@brazilshopping.com His name is Zarrir

Here are all his items:

These are the stickers that are on my wheel (2 inch):

http://www.lampiao.com.br/pics/roundelmercedes.jpg
2 inches: U$ 9.99
2 3/16 inches: U$ 12.99

These are the Black and white ones that I have as an extra set (2 inch):

http://www.lampiao.com.br/pics/moundelmercedescinza.jpg
silver center stickers 2 inches: U$ 6.99
2 1/4 inches: U$ 9.99
__________________________________________________ ___________
These are more things that he has for MBs:

http://www.lampiao.com.br/pics/moundelmercedespreto.jpg
black center stickers 2 inches: U$ 6.99
2 1/4 inches: U$ 9.99

http://www.lampiao.com.br/pics/mercedesresinlogo.jpg
soft resin logo (it is actually blue and silver): 60mm
U$ 4.99 each

http://www.lampiao.com.br/pics/mercedeslogo.jpg
trunk lid star: U$ 6.99

http://www.lampiao.com.br/pics/mercedescaps.jpg
silver valve stem caps (picture is not fine): U$ 7.99

http://www.lampiao.com.br/pics/mercedesblackcaps.jpg
black valve stem caps: U$ 7.99

http://www.lampiao.com.br/pics/merce...lmetalcaps.jpg
blue valve stem caps: U$ 7.99

http://www.lampiao.com.br/pics/parafusomercedes.jpg
license plate screws set: U$ 7.99
__________________________________________________ _______________

This is yet some other stuff, I don't know if anyone would even be interested:

http://www.lampiao.com.br/pics/pin173mercedes51blue.jpg
http://www.lampiao.com.br/pics/pin17...des51green.jpg
http://www.lampiao.com.br/pics/pin27...des450conv.jpg
http://www.lampiao.com.br/pics/pin27...sconvprata.jpg
http://www.lampiao.com.br/pics/pin141pagoda.jpg
assorted lapel pins: U$ 4.99

http://www.lampiao.com.br/pics/bolamercedescourob2.jpg
http://www.lampiao.com.br/pics/bolamercedescourop1.jpg
leather shift knobs: U$ 8.99

http://www.lampiao.com.br/pics/bolamercedesazul.jpg
full chrome aluminum shifters: U$ 9.99