DFWdude

I have resumed production of WHITE STAR Flat Badges. In addition, to address numerous requests, I have also designed a second badge,
an AMG Flat Badge.



Both flat badges are handmade from a genuine Mercedes upright hood ornament, part 210 880 01 86, using the original mount of the OEM part. So, they will fit all cars using this part: C-Class Sedans (only) 1995-present (W202, W203, W204 Sport or Luxury); E-Class 1995-present (W210, W211, W212); S-Class 1995-present (W220, W221), and CLK 1998-2002 (W208). These badges will NOT fit cars not designed to use the Original upright hood ornament, such as the W204 C63 AMG or the W203 Coupe.

Of course, the new AMG Flat Badge appropriately fits ALL AMG variants of cars above. The AMG badge offers enough contrast that it can also be used on cars with the tri-star badge on the grille, thus avoiding the “double badge” duplicate star issue on the newest car models.

The following picture (to right) shows the mount and lock of these badges, used without alteration from the original upright star. This ensures that your replacement flat badge will lock in the hood, just like your upright star. (Not like other flat badges that use funky screw posts with washers and wing nuts that take time to adjust.) It takes just seconds to remove your original upright ornament and replace it with either the WHITE STAR Flat Badge or the AMG Flat Badge. Switch back and forth between your original ornament and flat badge anytime the whim strikes you.



Each badge is autographed and serial numbered. Serial numbers are assigned in the order payment is received.

There currently are 365 serial-numbered WHITE STAR Flat Badges in circulation. The new AMG Flat Badge will start a new sequence of serial numbers, beginning at 003.

Your badge is delivered in 2-3 business days, via USPS Priority Mail, anywhere in the US. Int'l delivery available on request.

As always, I do not talk about pricing at MBWorld. This is to avoid confusion on the forums where I can be more specific off line. If you are interested, simply click on my e-mail address below my signature, and send me an e-mail. I will respond promptly, as always.

DFWdude

It occurs to me that some of you might not know the history behind my products here at MBWorld. So, I will post a link to one of the previous threads that proved informative and popular throughout the years. This link includes hundreds of photos of the WHITE STAR Flat Badge on various cars. Naturally, the majority of the pictures on W203s are further down the history of 320+ posts.

https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...lass-w203.html

DFWdude

Weather warmed up enough to take a couple pictures of the new AMG Flat Badge. First two pics are of my W203, followed by a picture on a W211 E63 AMG.





Here are a few pictures from the archives of the WHITE STAR Flat Badge on various cars.

MJ50

i still prefer the original white star!

220S

+1

I bought two of them a while back. When I thought they were going out of production

Great quality.

But I'm just not feeling the AMG version....

DFWdude

Funny. That's what people said initially about the WHITE STAR Flat Badge. It will grow on people over time.

Here's a picture of my WHITE STAR Badge on a Black E-Class.

bigswin

I actually like the AMG version better.

sjhugh

The AMG is at an angle to the leaf design. Lower on the left than the right. It’s very noticeable in post number 3. I couldn’t live with that.

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sack5000

You will not see that on the actual badge. The centering is perfect. I just received and installed my AMG flat hood badge. Very nice and a quality item just like the white star badge. I will post some pics once the weather breaks.

In this case like all others: cost is what you pay and value is what you get....

black_e63

I second Mr. Sack's comments. I received my AMG badge quickly and found it to be a solid, perfectly crafted (and centered), OEM-quality item. I am 100% satisfied.

DFWdude

Actually, if you look closely at the OEM base, you'll determine that the Laurel Wreath pattern is NOT symmetrical. So what looks off center is not. It's important that the AMG bar sit horizontally above the grille, which it does. I make this critical measurement with each badge produced.

The picture you site is of badge #003, which now sits on sack5000's car, and he has already stated it's properly aligned.

DFWdude

sack and black... maybe you two can post pictures with the AMG badge on your cars, when you have time.

No one wants to see it on my Desert Silver hood, which is no longer an available color on many sedans.

sack5000

Here are a few pictures of the AMG flat hood badge on my 2009 E63 Iridium Silver. Again guys, a very nice addition to the car. These are just out so very unique.
http://img46.imageshack.us/img46/7223/img2250q.jpg
http://img46.imageshack.us/img46/1889/img2249n.jpg
http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/9210/img2248g.jpg
http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/1950/img2247y.jpg
http://img46.imageshack.us/img46/5300/img2246z.jpg
http://img199.imageshack.us/img199/6811/img2245h.jpg
http://img46.imageshack.us/img46/9756/img2244r.jpg
http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/4518/img2243rn.jpg
http://img710.imageshack.us/img710/6137/img2242i.jpg
http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/5408/img2241r.jpg
http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/2196/img2240vq.jpg
http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/8891/img2239f.jpg

220S

Thanks for the pics, Sack. It's helpful.

Still not quite feeling the AMG badge. Maybe I'll do the White Star again (I really like that one; I bought two in the past) since the laurel wreath on both the WS and the AMG flat badges are now a repeat of the later model OEM grill badge. So, even though you kind of repeat the star, you're still repeating the laurel wreath (if what I said makes any sense )

Anyway, let me say to anybody thinking about one, you can't go wrong with either. And for those of you thinking you'll get something nicer off eBay for cheap... well, good luck. These are top quality (and have the best mounting set up too.)

VCA_AMG

I'd like one; email sent.

AreL11

If anyone is on the fence about one of these badges, take the leap. They are excellent quality and they look great. Thanks for a great item, Rob!

DFWdude

sack5000, I took the liberty to d-load one of your pics to resize it and repost it here. I trust you don't mind...

DFWdude

Thanks for the compliment. I'm happy you enjoy yours...

sack5000

Not at all. I am glad to finally see some activity. This badge looks incredible in the sun. Get one and see.

squidj

Email sent.

sack5000

ttt

sy1616

I emailed but didn't get a reply....I want one please!!!

sack5000

Try this email address:

DFWdude@tx.rr.com

DFWdude

Your WHITE STAR Flat Badge is in the mail today!

I was out of town for 5 days. You should have received an automated message to that effect, saying that I would respond when I returned. I always answer inquiries promptly...

Raygt3

Email sent, you can email me at rbuch24155@msn.com