XSTAR

Looks like some crappy weather all week, so I plan to finally start working on dressing up the engine bay. Can someone help point where I can find this or a similar logo that will work on the engine cover?



photo credit to member: Worth_The_Wait

chawkins2001

eBay, I got that exact amg crest accept in black and Grey.

XSTAR

Can you (or anyone) point me to an ebay link. I see a couple where they have the hood/trunk badge...is that what you are using? I was thinking it was too small as the engine cover logo was more like 3"

Craig - BTW, 1/2 mile in Clayton in May 30th or 31st?

Thanks...

TheTherapist

Glad I saw this post as the star on mine came loose and disappeared. I was looking at replacing the entire cover but this looks like a far more sensible idea!

XSTAR

Bump...anyone got a link to what will work?

2000UZJ

I have a large hole where the MB Star was. The belt came off and broke the clips. I would like to find a cool aftermarket replacement as well.

XSTAR

Last try...then I'm moving on...can anyone share a link (ebay or whatever) to a logo that will work on the engine cover? Either I'm terrible at searching or not seeing one that is large enough to work over the ~3" spot where my MB star is off the cover now.

TheTherapist

I spoke to Worth_the_Wait who owns the motor pictured above and apparently there is a thread in the forum somewhere outlining how he went about this mod. He thinks it was a trunk badge or similar that he made fit. If I find the thread or any further info I'll post the instructions/advice here...

menace2sobriety

http://www.ebay.com/itm/MERCEDES-BENZ-C-E-S-CLASS-AMG-AFFALTERBACH-REAR-TRUNK-METAL-CENTER-BADGE-EMBLEM-/301517259525?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4633d44305&vxp=mtr
I would make sure to use a good glue/rtv to seal it to the cover

You wouldn't want that to slide off on a hot day into the fan/belt area

XSTAR

#1 - Thanks for the link. Purchased (check)
#2 - I thought the factory star to be 3" ...this one seems to be about 2.5"...however I'm just guessing others just made it work after painting the engine cover
#3 - Good point on not slipping off, it will be a permanent fixture when done


Berti Scoops and Valve Covers off to the powercoater tomorrow and silver caliper paint to clean up the supercharger on order as well.

2000UZJ

I used a steel brush and brushed the supercharger. It looks brand new. Give that a shot instead of spray painting it. Mine was heavily soiled with dirt

Worth the wait

Did some digging...here ya go, hope it's helpful!

https://mbworld.org/forums/w211-amg/...ml#post4539887

XSTAR

Thanks! When I saw your original post...I knew it was only a matter of finding the downtime.

Surge tanks and Scoops are getting powdercoated today. I've taped off everything and ready to start cleaning to Supercharger....though I think I've checked my tape like 3 times to make sure I'm covered. Did you do anything other then cleaning prior to painting the engine cover & airboxes black?

menace2sobriety

I just did a really good clean and wire brush and degreaser spray and wipe down

I made sure I covered as much components as I could and draped an old sheet over the windscreen etc