DFWdude

People continue to ask me 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...

DFWdude

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...

gazosnic

These look great - however are there no OEM ones that fit?

DFWdude

I assume you are asking about white insert emblems. There are none that fit and none that are made of metal.

Either you like the classic, traditional, legacy White Star (1923 to circa 1995) or you don't. I can't please everyone.

DFWdude

DFWdude

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.

DFWdude

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...

DFWdude

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.

DFWdude

Happy New Year everyone. We survived the end of the Mayan Calendar, and the Fiscal Cliff (for the time being). So it's back to business now...

DFWdude

A happy owner of one of my badges sent me this photo... Photo is a little dark, but hey, thanks for sending it along...

DFWdude

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.

DFWdude

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.

DFWdude

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.

DFWdude

Here's one. On a W204 Sedan. Shows you what it looks like after removing that larger, plastic flat badge.

DFWdude

AMG Flat Badge #97 is the next to be sold. If you want an AMG Badge numbered below 100, you should order one now!

DFWdude

A/O this date, there are fewer than 575 White Star Flat Badges in circulation. I recently shipped one to Sri Lanka.

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Back from vacation to find this handsome pic in my e-mail...

DFWdude

Can Drive 55

Nice to see you are still producing quality products.

DFWdude

DFWdude

There presently are 107 AMG Flat Badges in circulation around the World. I have plenty of materials left to continue making AMG Badges.

However, as this is written, there are 584 White Star Flat Badges, worldwide. There will be less than 600 total (probably around 595) when I run out of materials to make these. At that point, White Star Badge production will cease, and will NOT resume. Fair warning.

If you want one of these badges, you should click on the email in my signature below to request information... today.

craig001

Pardon my ignorance (newbie here), will this work on a 2008 CLK650 (W209)?

DFWdude

No, the sedan badge on which my work is based will not fit the larger diameter badges on the current Coupes. It will fit the W208 CLK, but not the W209 CLK, sorry.