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From time to time, I've gotten requests for WHITE STAR Flat Badges or AMG Flat Badges with the blue laurel wreath done in black, mostly from people with black cars.

In addition, there are some with the newer sedans sporting the blue badge in the upper grille (like the W221) who prefer to avoid the "double badge look."

While changing the color on badge inserts already made is not in the cards, I thought this all chrome style might work, instead as a third option among my custom flat badges.

So, what do you think?

The core of this badge is made from an S-Class part (#221-880-0086), not the blue laurel wreath cores from the W210 E-Class part (#210-880-0186). So the S-Class part will cost $10 more to buy from the dealer, which means the finished badge will cost $10 more than my previous work. So keep that in mind.

If any of you are interested in this new, Chrome Flat Badge, please click on this link DFWdude@tx.rr.com to let me know and I will put you on a list. At this time I am only gauging interest in this style and have not decided to actually make examples for sale.

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I have a list of folks who want these Chrome based badges, so I will make a few on special request only.

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To clarify, I call these "Chrome Badges" because they look like chrome. However, truth be known, the mirror-like finish is a highly polished Aluminum, cast as part of the entire core mount of the original upright star.

All three style badges are available.

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These Polished badges are a custom-order, side business, made only when requested. In contrast, my other badges remain available, and I carry stock of these at all times...

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If you want an AMG Flat Badge serial-numbered below #75, now is your time to contact me at DFWdude@tx.rr.com

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People still ask me for the White Star Flat Badge with the deeper relief background in the tristar insert.

Everyone should be assured that I sell ONLY this deeper style, the "Current Production" example shown in the picture below... I ran out of the "Original," flatter tristar inserts years ago.

WHITE STAR Flat Badge #524 is the next to be sold.

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AMG Flat Badge #80 has just been made. If you want one of the first 100 AMG Flat Badges, you should contact me via e-mail at the like below by signature.

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I have the original prototype left of the Polished Flat Badge. Shown below, it is unfinished, so that either the WHITE STAR, or AMG insert can be put in place. Buyer to choose which stlye they want. Once this badge is sold, I do not plan to make any more. This means there will be less than ten of these on the planet.

Anyone interested in this last of its breed should click on this link DFWdude@tx.rr.com to inquire ASAP. First come first served.

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FYI, I will be travelling, with minimal access to e-mail, July 23-July 29. Orders/inquiries received through this weekend will be shipped/replied to by Monday morning. Afterwards, I will reply to your e-mail or process your order when I return July 30.

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Back from vacation over the weekend... Three orders received while I was gone have been shipped. Thanks for your patience.

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People continue to ask whether I have my badges "in stock." I manufacture 10 at a time, and make a trip to the dealer for parts when I have just a couple badges left.

So I am generally never caught without badges for sale. This allows me to process and ship orders within 24 hours (sometimes sooner) as I promise.

Just answering the question...

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I continue to get questions about whether I can create multiple color replacements for the blue Laurel Wreath in my badges. It's been a while since I explained this -- or it wasn't clear -- so here goes...

To accomodate the special White Star or AMG insert in my badges, I remove the upright star and mill away the mount for it -- the area inside the Blue Laurel Wreath surroud. That's all. The blue Laurel Wreath surround that comes from the factory is not touched.

Hence, I cannot change the color of the Laurel Wreath, since there is no need to do so. Nor am I equipped (with parts or silk screen skills) to replace the surround with another ring of a different color.

Hopefully this picture will explain it fully...

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Should you wish to acquire one of my AMG Flat Badges with a serial number below 100, you should contact me soon. Simply click on the link in my Signature below and send me an e-mail requesting all the information needed.

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People continue to ask how "difficult" these badges are to install. It's quite easy... In fact you will spend more time opening the driver's side door, bending down to trip the hood release below the dash, and opening the hood than you will in swapping the factory upright for either of my badges.

It's OK, though, here is review of the procedure in picture form...

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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 Monday, Dec. 17. This will ensure that your package is mailled on the 18th for delivery by Dec. 22.

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 may be travelling and out of touch after Dec. 22.

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

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Happy New Year everyone. Back to business now...

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As of today, the current count of serial numbered badges in circulation around the world is:

WHITE STAR Flat Badges... 560

AMG Flat Badges... 92

If you want one of my exclusive badges to make your Mercedes look unique, please click on the email address in my signature below and send me an email for information.

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I have approximately 36 more WHITE STAR inserts with which to make WHITE STAR Flat Badges, and more than 150 AMG inserts for AMG Flat Badges. If you are thinking about acquiring one of my badges, please send an email to the address in my signature below to request all the information.

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Can we see some pictures of these badges on your cars, please? If you don't know how to post them yourself, please send me some pics in email (addy below) and I will post for you.