How to Replace Front and Rear Badge on Any Alfa Romeo, 147, GT, GTV, 159, Mito, Giulietta, 166

[@IncApu2025]

Thank you pal. You are an expert in this, our Alfisti family.

[@arcgarage]

No problem, thanks again for your support...

[@martinlagrange8821]

I've done it too, as well as a pair of led-strip side indicator lights, new-style hubcap badges, retro name badge in chrome, as well as Guilia QV cloverleafs...really upgrade to looks dramatically

[@arcgarage]

Sounds great. I was thinking about the side led indicators, are they any good?

[@martinlagrange8821]

@@arcgarage They are amazing ! The make people take a second look at your car, and are polarity-independent (you can plug them in any orientation). they are also weatherproof, allowing the bulb-holder to remain clean and moisture free. Chey are cheaper for two than a single OEM side indicator costs. They are also nice and bright, and will remain so for a very long time.

[@vernehattingh2399]

Your videos are the best! Thanks very much. You"ve helped me many times.

[@arcgarage]

Thank you. Happy to hear that

[@bojanvranic7413]

Hvala ,pozdrav iz Srbije Beograd. Alfa 147 1.9jtdm 183hp 2006.

[@arcgarage]

Pozdrav veliki

[@cesarsousa9342]

Any chance for links for the badges? Did replace mine on the gt as normal, but was planning to replace the ones of my 147 q2 with those newer ones. Keep the good work

[@arcgarage]

Will do, got them long time ago online, but wherever you get them from, they are going to be the same...

[@AronBagel]

Any chance you'll do a similar video on replacing the wheel hub badges and the steering wheel badge? I got a kit online that contained all the badges but especially replacing the steering wheel badge seems like it would take a bit of work

[@arcgarage]

Yes, but I don't have that planned soon...

[@kasimirdenhertog3516]

Nice! But I would stick with the period correct logo (with the gold), now you can certainly see that someone has tried to ‘update’ his car.

[@arcgarage]

Thanks, I prefer the original logo as well, but they are less durable, even if you clear them

[@johannesgunnell5704]

Can you let me know which brand and size of double sided tape u used and where you got it from. Thanks.

[@arcgarage]

I got it from the hardware store, 3M is the best, and look for 10mm width...

[@XxAlex010]

I forgot to apply the clearcoat before installing the badges, can i still apply it after?

[@arcgarage]

Yes, but make sure you mask everything properly...

[@Namaride]

I received a new badge today i ordered. It is for the Alfa 147 but mine has a screw in the middle. Not sure if i should unscrew it or use your tactic by heating the glue. Build year of the 147 is 2004. What would you suggest me to do?

[@arcgarage]

Unscrew it if you can, but they tend to rust

[@Ragnarrok2023]

Great guide! Any tips on replacing the 5 remaining badges (4x wheel + 1x steering wheel badges)

[@arcgarage]

Thanks, the one on steering wheel is essentially sticker, and it is very easy to replace. When it comes to wheels, you can buy new set cheaply, either set of stickers or complete center caps...

[@ashleycorrie6867]

The official badges for wheels are much better quality..cost a little more .take wheel off and they just pop out and push new ones in easy work

[@Userlikeothers]

Does it works the same way on GTV ?

[@josevalerio6834]

Obrigado!!🇵🇹

[@dionisisgonos3597]

I just tried applying the clear lacquer to a set of badges, but the colour started running. Is there a specific la cquer I need to just put thinner layers on?

[@arcgarage]

You need regular automotive clear coat, and apply few thin layers...

[@batu1385]

Hello, Is it the same work on the first 156 model with the small scudetto?

[@arcgarage]

Not sure...

[@kaydesign]

Thanks! Very clear video 👍⚒

[@arcgarage]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ciancoyle1938]

The badge on my cloverleaf mito left behind a bit of bronze or something in the middle, do I need to remove the whole bumper to change it?

[@arcgarage]

Not really sure what do you mean

[@quintessence1343]

Is the procedure the same for pre facelift 156 ? I'm reading different opinions, that this badge doesn't match and it is not same for the pre facelifted model of 156

[@martinlagrange8821]

Both pre-and-post facelift 156 (which is what I have got, the latter) make use of exactly the same badge size, and mountings - for good reason, it saves money while looking good. I've done it, and imho totally worth it, really upgrades the car's looks dramatically.

[@connorsutton]

Can you still do that with the rear badge for the Giulietta because it’s also the boot release

[@arcgarage]

I am not sure, I didn't replace one on Giulietta...

[@eugenioteoli9225]

No you can’t ..I have damaged it

[@davitsk1]

Can i remove the badges without the "heat gun"?

[@arcgarage]

Yes, but it is going to be a bit harder

[@domi3242]

Why do u need to break the old one, can it be removed from the inside with one screw ?

[@Vinni-2K]

no

[@carloputter7522]

Thanks A lot! :)

[@arcgarage]

Welcome!

[@ArisAris-ku7np]

What kind of clear coat you are using ?

[@arcgarage]

It's a automotive clear coat...

[@jonycreed]

Hey, where did you buy them ? Thanks

[@arcgarage]

Ebay...

[@HisMastersAlibi]

Cheers, I thought it was gona be a bitch of a job. Was looking at a few different ones on Ebay.

[@motocon9221]

can you link the products that you use?

[@arcgarage]

The badges were poor quality, that's why I didn't link them... When it comes to rest of the stuff, the clear coat is automotive grade, and I used a 3M double sided tape...

[@PokradenoSve]

Not every surface of badge is suitable for clear coat I guess... I just ended up ruining brand new badge by applying clear coat to it... It just didn't stick on it but formed a drops which no polish can fix any more...

[@arcgarage]

Did you make sure it was clean? These came out great...

[@PokradenoSve]

Yes, I even heated up the spray-can although it's not so cold in garage... Maybe it's the diference in temperature... And I jave some experience in painting, it was not my firat time clearly :) That's why I just ended up looking at it in disbelive 😮 I saw your came out great, that's why I decided to go for it :) Maybe it's the surface my badge... I don't know... That first layer was not thick but... Can't even explain, that clear coat just came togeter on all surface forming a little dropplets... Nightmare...

[@arcgarage]

@@PokradenoSve Who knows, but the temperature might be the main culprit. Painting demands ideal conditions, I've had some issues in the past when painting in lower temperatures...

[@PokradenoSve]

Probably... But I already learned a lot by watching your videos and it helped me big time to improve my Alfa :) So I'm very thankful to you for all the videos and responses. This is the first time I didn't succeed- but can't go well every time :) All the best and keep up the good work! 🎆

[@arcgarage]

@@PokradenoSve Thank you very much for support, it means a lot...

[@oremarinkovic7925]

This is actually impossible on the 156 prefl since the grill is different lol. All youre gonna do it damage the grill, the existing badge and probably cut yourself like i just did

[@JohnWalker-bj3jb]

How to change rear with button?

[@arcgarage]

I am guessing it is the same...

[@Ampie187]

Did you do it?

[@VolvoMoose13]

Double sided tape is enough?? Never would have thought.

[@Leandersdenken]

Io ho un logo a casa che stranamente ha due asticelle dietro? Cosa potrebbe essere?

[@arcgarage]

Not sure...

[@spikee7733]

Any link for buing the badges in good quality?

[@arcgarage]

Every one I bought was pretty much the same, and they were kind of poor quality. That's why I apply clear over them...

[@spikee7733]

@@arcgarage thank u man

[@spikee7733]

@@arcgarage clear coat has to meet some standards? i mean 1k, 2k etc?

[@jamesschofield6190]

Where did you buy the new badges from?

[@sebastianwojdyga2181]

Aliexpress/ ebay

[@arcgarage]

Sebastian is right, it was Aliexpress. I bought several little while ago before this virus situation. But, regardless of where you buy them from, they are all going to be Chinese made, that's why I need to do all of those extra steps, double sided tape, clear coat, etc., because they're such a "good" quality...

[@ckas1785]

Or just stick it over the old one... worked for me 🤣

[@LuXoR1590]

i think clear coat will not help , clear coat will be yellowed and peeling off

[@arcgarage]

I experimented with it before. This is automotive clear coat and it is very durable. The badges that I clear coated in the past still look like new...

[@FazermanD]

This video has only just popped up so I'm a little late to the party. Just one comment, why on earth would you the fit the incorrect badges for the year of the vehicle. Sorry, but it just looks wrong imo.

[@arcgarage]

I chose these badges since they are more durable when I clearcoat them