DFWdude

Any color is possible, but I would have to buy them in minimum bulk lots from overseas, and there is no guarantee that more than a small few people would be interested in other colors.

In contrast, I am currently pressed to keep up with demand for the badge with the WHITE star insert. The white star goes with any car color. So, I'm sticking with these for now. I hope you understand.

unclebenz

Be careful when you buy your hood emblem from formymercedes.com as they are replicas, and on ebay you might find OEM hood badge that comes with the original MB box and instructions, it usually goes for 59.95. but there are a lot of made in china hood badges on ebay also, make sure you get the part number.

06AMG

I ordered the emblem from www.precisionauto.com which appeared to be the same one from www.formymercedes.com. When I got the emblem, it was junk. It had a metal assembly that attaches to the hood and then a plastic emblem cap that goes onto the assembly by two rubber grommets. It was also twice the size of the original hood emblem.

I returned that piece and got myself the AMG emblem from Mario. I highly recommend that hood emblem. It is of exceptional quality and the fit is perfect.

Efivefive

I agree, the badge from Mario is of the highest quality!

MB-BOB

I've seen the Mario AMG badge. It is of high quality, indeed. However, if you don't require that it say "AMG" on it, the DFWdude WHITE STAR badge is also of excellent quality. After all, most of it is the original, indestructible OEM upright star, part #210 880 01 86, made in Germany, and uses the same, easy, twist on locking mechanism.

I understand the AMG badge requires tools and fiddling to install and align it correctly. The DFWdude design requires no tools, and aligns itself automatically, just like the OEM upright star. And at far less the price of the Mario special, The WHITE STAR Flat Badge is a better bargain, IMO.

To each his own. At least we have some top flight options now, compared to the cheap plastic, SLK Badge.

JDM

I got mine from DFWdude and it's really nice.

MB-BOB

I spoke with DFWdude recently, and he told me several of his White Star Badges have found homes on E55s from MBWorld. It would be nice if some of you Beast Drivers could post pictures here so we can see them on the sportier Es... Just a suggestion.

Kev04C320

I've installed the flat hood emblem made by DFWdude for almost 2 weeks and I'm really happy with the look. I'll post some pictures this weekend.

DFWdude

Yes, please do post some pics. The WHITE STAR Flat Badge has found a home on several E55 AMGs. I hope some of you will post pictures here.

I agree. IMO, when you buy an AMG, you leave behind the upright star that defines a "luxury sedan" for more emphasis on performance. Seeing the sleeker White Stars on beautiful sport sedans keeps me pumped.

WayneE

I ordered one of the emblems from DFWdude. I'll post pics in a few weeks when I get back to my car

DFWdude

Jangy, here are side-by-side pics of my star vs the G-Class. Your opinion rules, but mine says the G-Class star sits up too high (not flush with the hood) and the detail within the white star and background (golf ball sized dimples) looks a bit coarse. In contrast, the edges of the WHITE STAR Flat Badge are more rounded.

Also, the WHITE STAR Flat Badge fills the divot completely, while the G-Badge's diameter is a bit undersized. Of course, you be the judge.

rubberninja

anybody know how to get a hold of these? they dont seem to be on ebay anymore, or at any other website for that matter. Does that Mario guy still have them? Thanks for the help.

MB-BOB

Mercy, it's all in the posts above.

If you are looking for Mario's antique AMG badge, please read post #9 above.

If you are looking for the WHITE STAR badge shown in post #20 above, and most posts since, send an e-mail to DFWdude, at DFWdude@tx.rr.com. I have the WHITE STAR Flat Badge, and love it.

I don't think either badge has ever been offered at e-Bay.

rubberninja

Thanks for the help!
I already have one of the antique amg badges on my current hood which i got from ebay for $15 shipped but i bondo'd it to my hood like a moron because there was no adapter etc.... & i wanted to make sure it wasnt going anywere so now im in the prospects of getting a c/f hood and i cant remove the badge i currently have without destroying it, putting me in the market for a new one but $149 is pretty insulting for a piece of styled metal a bit larger than a quarter (which is why i was inquiring about other avenues) The nerve of some people. $149; honestly thats just stupid.

SmokinV10

will the 48mm badges fit? They are 1 7/8" and someone here mentioned that you need a 1 3/4" badge (45mm).

MB-BOB

To be clear, you're writing of the Mario badge at that price. The DFWdude Badge is quite a bit less, although it is hand-made, one at a time from a standard upright star you can't buy from the dealer for less than $35-$40, sometimes more. And that is just one part of the DFWdude badge.

So, in general, you'll find these options to be a bit more expensive than the mass-produced, $15 special on e-Bay. I've even seen the plastic SLK badge vary in price from $30-$60 depending on where you shop.

Not to mention that your windshield wiper blades cost way more than your bondo badge. Welcome to the pricey world of Mercedes-Benz.

DFWdude

The 48mm AMG badge sold on e-bay is the right size, but it's a bit one dimensional (read: really flat)! Most of the hoods have a slight bend front to back. The plastic SLK badge conforms well because it bends when installed properly.

Of course, the OEM upright star (and the WHITE STAR Flat Badge) have the bend cast into the part from the factory.

bfnnrgn

I got my white star flat badge in the mail yesterday. Excellent quality and well worth the price. Pictures don't do it justice. I'm going to put it on my car later on today.

hydeaway

hopefullly i get mine soon. Cant Wait!!!!

Frankster

Are these pretty easy to put on?

DFWdude

Super easy, no tools required. Using your thumb and forefinger, grab the two ears (one ear labeled below) and twist off, remove upright star from top of hood, drop in the WHITE STAR Flat Badge, then twist in the direction of the arrow to lock. It takes longer to open the hood...

Frankster

Sounds easy enough. I see why so many people are replacing their factory emblem. These do make the car look a lot cleaner.

hydeaway

Got mine today - installed and looks great. Great job and good quality.... Thank you!

peebs1

Any thoughts on this one from MKM Customs? Says it's OEM and looks pretty nice.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Flat-...spagenameZWDVW

vader

DFW's looks like it came from the factory....those look too made up...