Here it is. I've revised the logo to simplify it for printing. I think it still retains its punch. The dims are 5"x5". Imagine the black as transparent. If we can do static decals that would be great.

Comments are welcome (and expected).

Mike

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Looks great, but I liked your old design where the "diesel" was curved at the same proportion as the curve of the Mercedes symbol. Know what I mean? What does everyone else think? Just my opinion...

Otherwise, I like it very much. Can't wait till they get printed.

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2004 Saab 9-5 AERO 138k (for sale)
2000 VW Jetta GLS TDI 215k (sold)
1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 - 132k (sold)
1999 Saab 9-3se -- 84k (sold)
1986 MB 190e 2.3 16v -- 221K (sold)
1985 MB 190e 2.3 16v euro -- 145k (junked)
1992 Saab 9000t 5sp. -- 142k (sold)
1994 Subaru Legacy -- 264K (sold)
1998 Audi A4 1.8TQ -- 102k (sold)
1983 MB 240D stick -- 160k (sold)
1988 Saab 900SPG -- 156K (sold)
1983 MB 300D -- 270K project or parts (sold)
1986 MB 280SE Euro stick -- 150K (sold)

Count me in!!! I prefer a regular sticker though!

I agree with liking the original design a bit more. I think it has a lot more depth and sophistication to it. Thinking out loud though, I think I will probably also get adhesive stickers printed too and throw those in for "free" (I might add a 25 or 50 cent addition to the cost).

Now what exactly are we doing about the white outlines? Rebootit and Roger both expressed their interest in having the stickers with white outlines of the graphics due to their window tintings. Maybe what I will do is have the static stickers printed with the original design and no white outlines, and have the adhesive stickers printed with the newer design with the outlines. Is this ok with everyone?

Also, what does everyone think about the size? 5 X 5 seems awfully large to me. I thought that 4 X 4 or 3 X 3 would be more appropriate, so if anyone has any opinions on size, please share. I will however give the executive power over the sizing to the sticker designer.

Alex

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Yeah, I agree too. I like the simpler "DIESEL". That's what happens when you step away from something for a few hours and look at it with fresh eyes!

Here is the (let's call it) line-art decal in white-on-black...

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and black-on-white, each with the simpler text.

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For reference, here is the original:

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Tres bien!

Seems to me offhand that the "original" design would be best on a white sticker, and also offer a black with white outline version on a clear static-cling.

Or was that what was previously mentioned? I got kinda confused *lol*

I dunno how many I'd get *lol* but I gotta get $$ and a Benz first...

Great job to all those involved with the design and implementation of the sticker!!

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1991 Ford F-350, work in progress
1984 Ford F-250 4x4, 6.9l turbo diesel, 5 speed manual
Previous oilburners: 1980 IH Scout, 1984 E-350, 1985 M-B 300D, 1979 M-B 300SD, 1983 M-B 300D
Spark-free since 1999

Looks great, in white or black! When can I buy some?

Mike

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As I said before, EXCELLENT! Thanks much for your hard work- I'll take 3 of them.

I like the original desgn in a 3X3 or 4X4 max, adhesive, not static.

I agree with CJ, the original design on adhesive, 3x3. On a white background. I like it best because it offers depth in the grays, where the new one seems plain.

DieselHead, if the one described above is just going to be thrown in for free, thats fine also (if it really won't cost you much more). Thanks again for all your work on this.

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2004 Saab 9-5 AERO 138k (for sale)
2000 VW Jetta GLS TDI 215k (sold)
1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 - 132k (sold)
1999 Saab 9-3se -- 84k (sold)
1986 MB 190e 2.3 16v -- 221K (sold)
1985 MB 190e 2.3 16v euro -- 145k (junked)
1992 Saab 9000t 5sp. -- 142k (sold)
1994 Subaru Legacy -- 264K (sold)
1998 Audi A4 1.8TQ -- 102k (sold)
1983 MB 240D stick -- 160k (sold)
1988 Saab 900SPG -- 156K (sold)
1983 MB 300D -- 270K project or parts (sold)
1986 MB 280SE Euro stick -- 150K (sold)

no matter how they are printed, black, white, or halftone (greys) I still want two. If done in static I can put them anywhere, if adhesive backed I am limited to the window. The only sticker on my car now is the white Apple logo on the left rear window. (I host on 100% Mac machines) so "think different" is not only in the car I drive
Don't forget that even if printed at 5x5 which does sound kind of big, you can still trim the borders. round edges will stick better anyway.

mjkinsley,

Great design, and while they are all looking good enough to put on my cars, (I have no stickers except the mandatory windshield sticker from the State of Connecticut), I like the original one best.

rebootit - glad to see I am not the only Mac/MB Diesel combination on the site!

I will go to the order quantity thread and put in an order for two. I am not particular about the adhesive method, but like the static concept as it is likely less permanent so you can try it in a few places to find out where it fits best. Thanks again, Jim

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1986 Euro 190E 2.3-16 (291,000 miles),
1998 E300D TurboDiesel, 231,000 miles -purchased with 45,000,
1988 300E 5-speed 252,000 miles,
1983 240D 4-speed, purchased w/136,000, now with 222,000 miles.
2009 ML320CDI Bluetec, 89,000 miles

Owned:
1971 220D (250,000 miles plus, sold to father-in-law),
1975 240D (245,000 miles - died of body rot),
1991 350SD (176,560 miles, weakest Benz I have owned),
1999 C230 Sport (45,400 miles),
1982 240D (321,000 miles, put to sleep)

A note for those with aftermarket window tint - I have never had any luck with static decals adhering to the tint. Seems they need the hard, flat surface of glass for proper adhesion.

BTW: When I finally get a D, I'll have to geta sticker myself.

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'73 280SEL 4.5 (9/72)- RIP
Only 8,173 units built from 5/71 thru 11/72

'02 CLK320 Cabriolet - wifey's mid-life crisis

2012 VW Jetta Sportwagon TDI...at least its a diesel

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