Black Badging

**SLKman** · 04-14-2007

I know people de-badge their cars but what about instead of debadging the silver lettering, how about BLACK lettering.

Most my car is blacked out except for the rims, the lettering on the back and the MB symbol in the front Black grill.

Would Shiny mirror finish Black or even Dull Black lettering look ok?

I would like to loose the Silver off the car by getting Black rims but not sure what to do about the Badging color. I would like to keep the badges on the car.

What do you all suggest and are Black badges avail or will I need to paint the ones I have?

Ynot · 04-14-2007

I've never seen them before, I guess you'll have to take them off and paint them to find out, if you don't like it, there's plenty of cheap chrome MB badges on ebay. How bout some carbon fiber ones, I don't know, just giving you other choices.

**SLKman** · 04-14-2007

Carbon fiber...Good idea for me to look into.

Good idea about Ebay. I can buy some and experiment with them.

**Cold Shot** · 04-14-2007

I had graphite / gun metal lettering on my black Lexus GS300. It looked great and was just thinking yesterday how sweet that would like on my 55. I have seen gun metal lettering on other MB's here in the valley. Not sure if they were custom made or ordered through MB. I'll try to find a picture of the rear of the Lexus.

412driver · 04-14-2007

Fellow here that gold plates such. When I paint my SLK Storm Red, I will have the badges Gold Plated. Now that will make me the grand pooh pah of red necks.

per color, hmmm proble I would do flat black with flat black rims with copper outside rim flange, be sure to add coon tail and whip antiner.

BTW, most chrome shops can do bout any color you want, part of the chrome process is blackened then zinked. Call a chrome shop for advice. My next choice would be powder coat, simple easy, do it yourself packages available on line, use your friends oven not yours. Or call any shop that does powder coat. I did a Nomad chassis last year gloss black, turned out purdy.

**-1-** · 04-14-2007

I like the idea of subdue lettering. I'm sure the exterior color would be a factor. Light to medium color exterior would work, not so sure about dark colors. I think a matte black, not flat black, lettering color would work best. Speaking of lettering, I wish MB would go with a flat decal for their rear lettering.

**alroumi** · 04-15-2007

I would leave them chrome as they came from the factory.

**DansSlk** · 04-15-2007

I know Brabus make black badges but not for all the models but they might be able to help out, prob serious $ involved with them tho.

Might be easier to do the work yourself.

-1-, as far as i am aware the only flat badge (decal i guess) MB make is "Werkswagen" and you dont want work car on the back of the 55

**DesignoSLK** · 04-15-2007

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Originally Posted by alroumi

I would leave them chrome as they came from the factory.

I have to agree with Mo. I think the chrome gives it a distinctive look against the copper. I may think differently with a different color, but definately not the copper.

**alroumi** · 04-15-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by DesignoSLK

I have to agree with Mo. I think the chrome gives it a distinctive look against the copper. I may think differently with a different color, but definately not the copper.

per is a luxury colour nothing sporty and easy to mix and match with.
If I had a

per car I would stick with certain tuners and designs ie Brabus, Carlsson etc

*easty* · 04-15-2007

I said yes. Not because i think it's a greast ideal just becuase I'd like to see pics and make my judgement. Nice have other people try things out.

Ynot · 04-15-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by easty

I said yes. Not because i think it's a greast ideal just becuase I'd like to see pics and make my judgement. Nice have other people try things out.

I'm with easty, I like it when people becomes creative and take risk in modding their cars. Sometimes it comes out nice and sometimes it doesn't but you don't know until you try.

cyberdrakon · 04-15-2007

Easiest would be just to order a new set of badges, an have them painted. I don't like the idea of a flat decal, seems kinda cheap to me.

**SLKman** · 04-17-2007

The Dealer says they only come Silver from Mercedes.

I am looking into my options to darken them.

Next item I need a solution for is extra thin double sided tape for reapplication. I have checked a few places and no one has it.

Any ideas?
SLKman

cyberdrakon · 04-17-2007

Actually, you dont' want REALLY thin tape. if you look at the MB stuff it's about 2 mms thick. Get 3M trim tape. Works great. Also, it's really REALLY not a big deal to darken the trim. Get self etching primer, VERY light coat, and then spray paint any colour you want. Neon pink, Black, Brown, Gray, whatever.

**SLKman** · 04-17-2007

Great info!
Thanks Cyberdrakon

SLKman

Baron7700 · 04-17-2007

i voted for black mirror, because i think it would look sick on my black car!

V8SLK · 04-20-2007

i thought of doing this too, i even tried to photoshop it (didn't work too well). i decided to stay with the chrome since i have chrome rims on the car.

N4PWJ · 04-20-2007

any other colour i would say no, leave it alone. But black against yuor colour looks superb! I would gof or blackening the MB logos front and black. would look very good in my opinion. then get the AMG wheels and paint centres black, with chrome lip.

View Poll Results: Should I Blacken the Badges?
Yes, Mirror Black Lettering	5	23.81%
Yes, Dull Black Lettering	4	19.05%
No, Leave it alone!	9	42.86%
Just debadge it and be done with it! LOL	3	14.29%
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04-14-2007	#1 (permalink)
SLKman Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Houston Texas Vehicle: 2000 Copper Designo Sport Posts: 1,063 Country: Thanks: 261 Thanked 73 Times in 35 Posts	Black Badging I know people de-badge their cars but what about instead of debadging the silver lettering, how about BLACK lettering. Most my car is blacked out except for the rims, the lettering on the back and the MB symbol in the front Black grill. Would Shiny mirror finish Black or even Dull Black lettering look ok? I would like to loose the Silver off the car by getting Black rims but not sure what to do about the Badging color. I would like to keep the badges on the car. What do you all suggest and are Black badges avail or will I need to paint the ones I have? __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. 2000 SLK230 copper Designo Sport To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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SLKman Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Houston Texas Vehicle: 2000 Copper Designo Sport Posts: 1,063 Country: Thanks: 261 Thanked 73 Times in 35 Posts	Carbon fiber...Good idea for me to look into. Good idea about Ebay. I can buy some and experiment with them. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. 2000 SLK230 copper Designo Sport To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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Cold Shot Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Vehicle: 2007 SLK55 AMG Other Toys: 2007 ML 350 Posts: 621 Country: Thanks: 86 Thanked 67 Times in 33 Posts	I had graphite / gun metal lettering on my black Lexus GS300. It looked great and was just thinking yesterday how sweet that would like on my 55. I have seen gun metal lettering on other MB's here in the valley. Not sure if they were custom made or ordered through MB. I'll try to find a picture of the rear of the Lexus. __________________ "Like a Cold Shot, baby" - Stevie Ray Vaughan To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2007 Black/Black SLK55 AMG (Green Filters, SmartTop V1, Eurolight Clear Side Markers, R170 Modded Antenna) 2007 Pewter/Black ML350 19xx White/Blonde Wife (Lmtd Edition Model)

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-1- Don Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Virginia USA Vehicle: SLK 55 ///AMG The MON55TER on the block Posts: 2,231 Country: Thanks: 54 Thanked 57 Times in 41 Posts	I like the idea of subdue lettering. I'm sure the exterior color would be a factor. Light to medium color exterior would work, not so sure about dark colors. I think a matte black, not flat black, lettering color would work best. Speaking of lettering, I wish MB would go with a flat decal for their rear lettering. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. *----------------1-----------------* --------SLK 55 ///AMG--------- THE MON55TER ON THE BLOCK

04-14-2007	#2 (permalink)
Ynot Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Colorado Vehicle: 06' MBZ SLK Posts: 2,795 Country: Thanks: 135 Thanked 35 Times in 30 Posts	I've never seen them before, I guess you'll have to take them off and paint them to find out, if you don't like it, there's plenty of cheap chrome MB badges on ebay. How bout some carbon fiber ones, I don't know, just giving you other choices.

04-14-2007	#5 (permalink)
412driver Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Salisbury North Carolina USA Vehicle: 99 SLK230 Other Toys: TOO MANY TOYS Posts: 1,010 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Fellow here that gold plates such. When I paint my SLK Storm Red, I will have the badges Gold Plated. Now that will make me the grand pooh pah of red necks. per color, hmmm proble I would do flat black with flat black rims with copper outside rim flange, be sure to add coon tail and whip antiner. BTW, most chrome shops can do bout any color you want, part of the chrome process is blackened then zinked. Call a chrome shop for advice. My next choice would be powder coat, simple easy, do it yourself packages available on line, use your friends oven not yours. Or call any shop that does powder coat. I did a Nomad chassis last year gloss black, turned out purdy.

04-15-2007	#7 (permalink)
alroumi Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kuwait City, Kuwait Vehicle: 2006 Kleemann Designo Mocha Black SLK55 AMG Other Toys: 2007 Ebony Jaguar XKR Coupe' and 06 Black Cayenne S Posts: 6,288 Country: Thanks: 298 Thanked 233 Times in 147 Posts	I would leave them chrome as they came from the factory. __________________ 06 Kleemann Designo Mocha Black SLK55 AMG 06 Porsche Cayenne S 07 Jaguar XKR Coupe' I use the Torque and keep the HP for my Steak Sauce!

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DansSlk Dude Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,797 Country: Thanks: 96 Thanked 228 Times in 179 Posts	I know Brabus make black badges but not for all the models but they might be able to help out, prob serious $ involved with them tho. Might be easier to do the work yourself. -1-, as far as i am aware the only flat badge (decal i guess) MB make is "Werkswagen" and you dont want work car on the back of the 55 __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

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easty Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Montreal Vehicle: ///AMG Posts: 2,075 Country: Thanks: 17 Thanked 19 Times in 9 Posts	I said yes. Not because i think it's a greast ideal just becuase I'd like to see pics and make my judgement. Nice have other people try things out. __________________ "I'm not a roman mum, I'm a kike, a yid, a heebie, a hook-nose, I'm kosher mum, I'm a Red Sea pedestrian, and proud of it!" Life of Brian To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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cyberdrakon Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: SoCal, USA Vehicle: SLK55 2006 Other Toys: 560SEC 1990, CLK500 2005 Posts: 1,406 Country: Thanks: 26 Thanked 63 Times in 42 Posts	Easiest would be just to order a new set of badges, an have them painted. I don't like the idea of a flat decal, seems kinda cheap to me.

04-17-2007	#14 (permalink)
SLKman Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Houston Texas Vehicle: 2000 Copper Designo Sport Posts: 1,063 Country: Thanks: 261 Thanked 73 Times in 35 Posts	The Dealer says they only come Silver from Mercedes. I am looking into my options to darken them. Next item I need a solution for is extra thin double sided tape for reapplication. I have checked a few places and no one has it. Any ideas? SLKman __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. 2000 SLK230 copper Designo Sport To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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cyberdrakon Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: SoCal, USA Vehicle: SLK55 2006 Other Toys: 560SEC 1990, CLK500 2005 Posts: 1,406 Country: Thanks: 26 Thanked 63 Times in 42 Posts	Actually, you dont' want REALLY thin tape. if you look at the MB stuff it's about 2 mms thick. Get 3M trim tape. Works great. Also, it's really REALLY not a big deal to darken the trim. Get self etching primer, VERY light coat, and then spray paint any colour you want. Neon pink, Black, Brown, Gray, whatever. Last edited by cyberdrakon; 04-18-2007 at 03:21 PM.

04-17-2007	#16 (permalink)
SLKman Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Houston Texas Vehicle: 2000 Copper Designo Sport Posts: 1,063 Country: Thanks: 261 Thanked 73 Times in 35 Posts	Great info! Thanks Cyberdrakon SLKman __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. 2000 SLK230 copper Designo Sport To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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Baron7700 Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Pennyslvania Vehicle: 2006 Slk 350 Other Toys: Lots of ATV's Posts: 1,601 Country: Thanks: 3 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	i voted for black mirror, because i think it would look sick on my black car!

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04-20-2007	#18 (permalink)
V8SLK Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Home of the brave Vehicle: 05 SLK55 AMG Posts: 1,071 Country: Thanks: 40 Thanked 48 Times in 26 Posts	i thought of doing this too, i even tried to photoshop it (didn't work too well). i decided to stay with the chrome since i have chrome rims on the car.

04-20-2007	#19 (permalink)
N4PWJ Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Belfast,N.Ireland Vehicle: 2006,slk280,carlsson Other Toys: Caterham Posts: 1,417 Country: Thanks: 1 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	any other colour i would say no, leave it alone. But black against yuor colour looks superb! I would gof or blackening the MB logos front and black. would look very good in my opinion. then get the AMG wheels and paint centres black, with chrome lip.

04-20-2007	#20 (permalink)
N4PWJ Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Belfast,N.Ireland Vehicle: 2006,slk280,carlsson Other Toys: Caterham Posts: 1,417 Country: