crconsulting

Btw, I Show PN #A2188170116 for the blue one , It has one larger diameter pin

rmorin49

Seems most of the new ones on eBay are plastic. Aren't the OEM metal?
Like this: https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/mercedes-emblem-front-genuine-mercedes-mer-2188170116?ads_cmpid=14066033955&ads_adid=12694772 8482&ads_matchtype=&ads_network=g&ads_creative=536 155685757&utm_term=&ads_targetid=pla-293946777986&utm_campaign=&utm_source=adwords&utm_ medium=ppc&ttv=2&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwjeuyBh BuEiwAJ3vuobYJYpGyCisgiVYgDqDpxiHeVfdAm4at84O0dcO-JSyY_6jhaoxa5BoCdP0QAvD_BwE
Or this:

https://www.amazon.com/MERCEDES-BENZ-2188170116-GENUINE-OEM-EMBLEM/dp/B01JP8LD8U/ref=asc_df_B01JP8LD8U/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=693498722789&hvpos=&hvnetw= g&hvrand=9650224769506755519&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt =&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1018611&hvt argid=pla-2064708832214&psc=1&mcid=a1fddbcb901a3aba8174269e3 b287aee&gad_source=1

eddieo45

One of the Amazon reviews says plastic; I'd imagine that the facelift R231s have a black emblem but no guarantee it'd fit my car.

crconsulting

I see PN 000-817-13-06 For the newer emblem (black). BOTH versions are plastic.
The last picture a bumper cover from a 2017 facelift car.

crconsulting

For comparison here’s the A2188170116 (blue) version and 13-16 front bumper:

rmorin49

Do they just pry off using a plastic pry tool? Still surprised they're plastic.
Here's OEM at a great price from a reputable vendor.

• https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/mercedes-grille-ornament-genuine-mercedes-mer-2218170016?ads_cmpid=14066033955&ads_adid=12694772 8482&ads_matchtype=&ads_network=g&ads_creative=536 155685757&utm_term=&ads_targetid=pla-293946777986&utm_campaign=&utm_source=adwords&utm_ medium=ppc&ttv=2&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwjeuyBh BuEiwAJ3vuodB6frEjXxx86HYzVkQpFn8yKO80-RyJZKNvuSuP7Kz83n_yR3TJgxoC_0gQAvD_BwE

crconsulting

This is where things can get sticky 😕. Getting them off is always an adventure.
Sometimes, if you’re really careful, you can get them off with a plastic pry tool. But they can also be really tight (they clip in place) and a total pain Then you may be forced to get them from underneath. You may be able to get to it by removing the grille star. Worst case, you have to pull front bumper.
Dental floss, a myriad of plastic pry bars, masking tape, and hot glue type dent pullers all are tools that can help.

Lucky for me, I’m somewhat nostalgic, and that blue emblem has a lot of history. Admittedly that the black emblem looks more updated.

eddieo45

mine is definitely on the hood, not the bumper.

rmorin49

I was just curious as I like the standard badge as well. I'm a fan of keeping stock as much as possible. Thanks for your expertise.

eddieo45

minimalist?? I just installed one and it’s basically invisible!