Mercedes Flat Hood Emblems for E55s...
03-22-2008, 01:46 PM
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WHITE STAR Flat Badge Maintenance
To keep your WHITE STAR Flat Badge nice and shiny white, a handful of members have written me to recommend the following products. You may already have these mag wheel cleaners in your car wash kit. A tin is about $4-$5 at your local auto store.
The Mothers product works especially well. Just put a dollup on the white star inlays, let sit for a couple minutes then wipe off. Minimal rubbing needed.
Minimize contact with the blue laurel wreath areas… these are in blue LACQUER, so the cleaners should not mar them. But I’d steer clear just to be sure.
I’ve been testing to find the right products, but thanks to members for these leads. Of course, this only applies to the few of you with Badges showing any wear... the vast majority are seeing none...
The Mothers product works especially well. Just put a dollup on the white star inlays, let sit for a couple minutes then wipe off. Minimal rubbing needed.
Minimize contact with the blue laurel wreath areas… these are in blue LACQUER, so the cleaners should not mar them. But I’d steer clear just to be sure.
I’ve been testing to find the right products, but thanks to members for these leads. Of course, this only applies to the few of you with Badges showing any wear... the vast majority are seeing none...
05-31-2008, 04:15 PM
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Just received my DFWdude badge. The quality is exquisite and worth every penny over the cheap plastic factory badges and alternatives. I honestly never liked the flat badges in pictures but I thought I would give it a shot and am not disappointed.
I can highly recommend these to even the pickiest of people as it is a badge the actually belongs on a $90K car.
I can highly recommend these to even the pickiest of people as it is a badge the actually belongs on a $90K car.
06-09-2008, 02:52 AM
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hey dfw, can you please PM me regarding pricing and availablity? i tried to send u a PM but it wouldnt let me. i am interested in badge #300 or #333 if 300 is already taken/requested.
thanks.
thanks.
06-14-2008, 03:39 PM
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I have received some PMs from members complaining they are having difficulty finding this thread. Until the Search Function is tweaked into something useful, I think I will make this one a STICKY for a while...
08-05-2008, 04:08 PM
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#275 White star hood emblem
Just put mine on, looks great, and installed in seconds. Beautiful fit as well. People, this is a fine product
to DFWdude!! Here is a pic i took VIA the camera phone to show!
to DFWdude!! Here is a pic i took VIA the camera phone to show!
08-05-2008, 09:26 PM
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Finally a response to this sticky. I should emphasize the quality of this item. If you want the best, like you drive, spend it with DFW Dude.
08-08-2008, 07:17 PM
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I just bought the Affalterbach AMG hood emblem from eBay it came with 4 tire valve covers. The valve covers are better quality than the hood emblem itself. Its made of cheap plastic and the AMG symbol is a cheap ol sticker.
08-28-2008, 06:30 PM
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I'm glad you are not writing about my WHITE STAR Flat Badge!
I'm currently selling WHITE STAR Flat Badges serial numbered in the #280 range. Those interested in a serial number under #300 should contact me soon at DFWdude@tx.rr.com
I'm currently selling WHITE STAR Flat Badges serial numbered in the #280 range. Those interested in a serial number under #300 should contact me soon at DFWdude@tx.rr.com
08-29-2008, 01:16 AM
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I had really been entertaining getting the flat badge, as I have had some concerns about having the upright yanked or bent. I also kinda like how the car looks with a flat badge. I just cant see having the double badge on the front. Would look kinda silly. Only thing really worth replacing it with is an AMG badge. All the ones available look inferior. Maybe one day someone will make a nice AMG badge. No point in having the double badge look up front. Might as well just keep the upright 
You shouldnt care if 35% of the ones sold went to AMG customers or not, or if the ones already sold would be outdated. Would create potentially more business. Who cares if anyone looking at the car knows what AMG is. Still think your missing out an creating the very best AMG emblem available instead of just another white star. Your choice obviously though. As its my choice not to buy into it.
THis is one person who will never do that double emblem look without it being an AMG badge instead of another MB star 6 inches away.
I think I would rather spend 50X more and have the center hole eliminated and hood repainted them do what every other MB has done. Or else just keep the upright until someone does mess it up and them eliminate the hole
Good luck with the sales as it sounds you have done ok with them.
You shouldnt care if 35% of the ones sold went to AMG customers or not, or if the ones already sold would be outdated. Would create potentially more business. Who cares if anyone looking at the car knows what AMG is. Still think your missing out an creating the very best AMG emblem available instead of just another white star. Your choice obviously though. As its my choice not to buy into it.
THis is one person who will never do that double emblem look without it being an AMG badge instead of another MB star 6 inches away.
I think I would rather spend 50X more and have the center hole eliminated and hood repainted them do what every other MB has done. Or else just keep the upright until someone does mess it up and them eliminate the hole
Good luck with the sales as it sounds you have done ok with them.
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08-30-2008, 08:07 PM
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I had really been entertaining getting the flat badge, as I have had some concerns about having the upright yanked or bent. I also kinda like how the car looks with a flat badge. I just cant see having the double badge on the front. Would look kinda silly. Only thing really worth replacing it with is an AMG badge. All the ones available look inferior. Maybe one day someone will make a nice AMG badge. No point in having the double badge look up front. Might as well just keep the upright
You shouldnt care if 35% of the ones sold went to AMG customers or not, or if the ones already sold would be outdated. Would create potentially more business. Who cares if anyone looking at the car knows what AMG is. Still think your missing out an creating the very best AMG emblem available instead of just another white star. Your choice obviously though. As its my choice not to buy into it.
THis is one person who will never do that double emblem look without it being an AMG badge instead of another MB star 6 inches away.
I think I would rather spend 50X more and have the center hole eliminated and hood repainted them do what every other MB has done. Or else just keep the upright until someone does mess it up and them eliminate the hole
Good luck with the sales as it sounds you have done ok with them.
You shouldnt care if 35% of the ones sold went to AMG customers or not, or if the ones already sold would be outdated. Would create potentially more business. Who cares if anyone looking at the car knows what AMG is. Still think your missing out an creating the very best AMG emblem available instead of just another white star. Your choice obviously though. As its my choice not to buy into it.
THis is one person who will never do that double emblem look without it being an AMG badge instead of another MB star 6 inches away.
I think I would rather spend 50X more and have the center hole eliminated and hood repainted them do what every other MB has done. Or else just keep the upright until someone does mess it up and them eliminate the hole
Good luck with the sales as it sounds you have done ok with them.
09-06-2008, 05:19 AM
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If you want a cheap flathood alternative you can try what I did.
Remove the whole assembly - twist from underneath.
Once out pull the upright star hard and you will see it is retained by a spring, you have to look carefully and unclip it by lifting and twisting. Disassemble the whole thing looking carefully where each part goes. I then took a 1 euro coin which had a nice central design tail side up in silver to match the rest of the badge. Grind the edges of the coin until it presses into the hole left by removing the star, glue it in if necesary. Reassemble and refit in to bonnet.
Flat hood in 20 minutes and cost of 1 silver coin. (coin sits recessed but looks ok i think)
Saves you some money you can put towards an LSD instead....
Remove the whole assembly - twist from underneath.
Once out pull the upright star hard and you will see it is retained by a spring, you have to look carefully and unclip it by lifting and twisting. Disassemble the whole thing looking carefully where each part goes. I then took a 1 euro coin which had a nice central design tail side up in silver to match the rest of the badge. Grind the edges of the coin until it presses into the hole left by removing the star, glue it in if necesary. Reassemble and refit in to bonnet.
Flat hood in 20 minutes and cost of 1 silver coin. (coin sits recessed but looks ok i think)
Saves you some money you can put towards an LSD instead....
09-15-2008, 12:08 AM
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i didnt know these were an OEM part. What is the part number? And what is your price for us mbworld.org members?
09-15-2008, 06:46 AM
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If you want a cheap flathood alternative you can try what I did.
Remove the whole assembly - twist from underneath.
Once out pull the upright star hard and you will see it is retained by a spring, you have to look carefully and unclip it by lifting and twisting. Disassemble the whole thing looking carefully where each part goes. I then took a 1 euro coin which had a nice central design tail side up in silver to match the rest of the badge. Grind the edges of the coin until it presses into the hole left by removing the star, glue it in if necesary. Reassemble and refit in to bonnet.
Flat hood in 20 minutes and cost of 1 silver coin. (coin sits recessed but looks ok i think)
Saves you some money you can put towards an LSD instead....
Remove the whole assembly - twist from underneath.
Once out pull the upright star hard and you will see it is retained by a spring, you have to look carefully and unclip it by lifting and twisting. Disassemble the whole thing looking carefully where each part goes. I then took a 1 euro coin which had a nice central design tail side up in silver to match the rest of the badge. Grind the edges of the coin until it presses into the hole left by removing the star, glue it in if necesary. Reassemble and refit in to bonnet.
Flat hood in 20 minutes and cost of 1 silver coin. (coin sits recessed but looks ok i think)
Saves you some money you can put towards an LSD instead....
09-16-2008, 05:31 PM
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Write to DFWdude for the MBWorld price. His e-mail address is in his signature.
09-19-2008, 08:49 PM
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Badge #291 just found a home. If anyone wants one of the 8 remaining badges numbered under 300, you should contact me asap. Fair warning.
10-05-2008, 09:31 PM
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I just got my white star from DFW dude. Nice handy work. The price is a little brutal though. If you want to drop $100+ on the emblem then it is for you. I went to the dealer and took a look at the cheap plastic emblems and just couldn't do it. It's nice to have a monopoly I guess.
11-01-2008, 05:16 PM
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I've taken inventory... I have enough materials remaining to make a grand total of 350 WHITE STAR Flat Badges. As this is written there are 310 in circulation.
This leaves 40 left to be created and sold before...
terminating production.
If you are interested in this product, I encourage you to click on my Siggy below and send me an e-mail for pricing and availability updates.
This leaves 40 left to be created and sold before...
terminating production.
If you are interested in this product, I encourage you to click on my Siggy below and send me an e-mail for pricing and availability updates.
11-02-2008, 12:37 AM
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I've taken inventory... I have enough materials remaining to make a grand total of 350 WHITE STAR Flat Badges. As this is written there are 310 in circulation.
This leaves 40 left to be created and sold before...
terminating production.
If you are interested in this product, I encourage you to click on my Siggy below and send me an e-mail for pricing and availability updates.
This leaves 40 left to be created and sold before...
terminating production.
If you are interested in this product, I encourage you to click on my Siggy below and send me an e-mail for pricing and availability updates.
11-11-2008, 11:11 AM
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'15 S550 4Matic, '15 GL550, 360 Spider, Escalade ESV
Any pics of a stock-looking W211 E55 in black with flat emblem, preferably from a distance so I can see the whole look?
thanks in advance
thanks in advance
11-12-2008, 07:56 PM
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11-13-2008, 11:14 AM
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My car is emerald green black metallic but close enough... link attached to the photos...
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...=41140&page=19
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...=41140&page=19
12-08-2008, 11:24 PM
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My car is emerald green black metallic but close enough... link attached to the photos...
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...=41140&page=19
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...=41140&page=19
