Great job, your chanel is "must watch" for every 147/GT owner. Regards from Croatia!

@arcgarage

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, regards...

@DJ_MH_Remixes

2 жыл бұрын

Also MiTo 🍀

Step by step as your video and I get the same perfect result!!! Thank you so much.

@arcgarage

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped, thank you very much for support...

Have done this a couple of times but didnt know the top could be completely separated,solves the issue of trying to clean under the switches.Great stuff😊

Brilliant result mate. Well done and thanks for sharing!

@arcgarage

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, no problem...

Thank you for all videos, this is great!

@arcgarage

3 жыл бұрын

No problem, thank you for support...

Great video, from a GT owner in Australia 👍

@arcgarage

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, greetings from Europe...

thanks again for this video ! I was able to find the screw which prevented me from taking out the left case ;)

@arcgarage

3 жыл бұрын

No problem...

I hitted "like" button twice and became a new subscriber. Amazing job man!! Thanks!! 🏆👍🏻

@arcgarage

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you...

@pufifa

3 жыл бұрын

Dude when you hit like or dislike button twice, you make it like you didn't press it at all.... :D Just saying! So you better press it just once! :D

Good work i watch all your vidz its really helpful.

@arcgarage

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, glad to hear that...

I used tar spray removal and got excellent results too.

Excellent video! I have done my switch units this way after a lot of trial and error! I found heat works very well to shift the sticky layer, that and Methylated Spirits. The Meths shifts the sticky even when not hot like the alcohol you used. For the switch unit; I think it is a good idea to heat the whole unit slightly before disassembling to warm the plastic as it is very brittle and I had to repair broken tabs inside the main holding body. It might be able to be done without undoing the unit but around the switches could be tricky but not impossible. For the handles, as my 147 has cloth around; I used plastic sheet/ bags to mask where it joins by sliding the plastic in the gap. Otherwise it spoils the cloth. Great tips though I have watched most of your videos!

@arcgarage

2 жыл бұрын

That is a good idea, them plastic pieces break easily. For the door handles I used 70% alcohol, and it worked really well. Anyway thank you very much for support...

Good job. Very useful vid. Subscribed! Thanks!

@arcgarage

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for support...

Excellent video. Well done ARC Garage. Shared to the Alfa GT Facebook group.

@arcgarage

4 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated, thank you for sharing...

@Strike86

4 жыл бұрын

I came here from that group! Second video from you I've seen posted there, very useful stuff. Thank you!

@arcgarage

4 жыл бұрын

No problem, hopefully there'll be many more videos... Check out the one for multimedia installation on GT with BOSE, that installation made a huge difference when it comes to interior...

Thanks I needed this!

@arcgarage

8 ай бұрын

Happy to help!

Once again; Thank You!

Thanks for the topic. It is possible to remove the sticky varnish with acetone, hiding the leather parts well. The varnish is tinted black, it is easily removed with a dampened cloth, gently rubbing and repeatedly passing until nothing remains. This method can be used for door handles, which are made of black plastic and which acetone does not damage. For the covers of the switches, you can use acetone but you have to repaint them afterwards in satin or matte black.

@sergeukraine8313

8 ай бұрын

Yeh, I've used gasoline instead for handles and panel. Buttons could be totally wiped with it so be careful with it. But no need to disassemble it. Good luck.

great video! they are very helpful :)

@arcgarage

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I'm glad you like it...

I used Mafra HP12 to clean that gummy surface with a good result, this is a good method too

Great results! I never realized the plastic was actually white. I used a rag with some ammonia; the sticky came right off with absolutely no collateral damage! 😊

@willbennett1949

3 жыл бұрын

Did you try alcohol too? Could you recommend one over the other?

@evropaarise3092

3 жыл бұрын

@@willbennett1949 I didn't try alcohol (at least not for cleaning); the ammonia worked really well though. A few wipes and the sticky substance gave way while leaving the plastic and paint unaffected.

@vincenzoprudenzano7424

5 ай бұрын

​@@willbennett1949 io ho fatto con alcol e de venuto bello

GOOD JOB !!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

Nice job!

@arcgarage

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks...

Good job, dude

@arcgarage

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Outstanding!

@arcgarage

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

Nice video l will try this on me Alfa 147 😁👏✌️

@arcgarage

3 жыл бұрын

You definitely should...

Great video! If that's to much work for you , you can also just wipe it away carefully with isopropanol alcohol. That's how I did it.

@arcgarage

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I did it with alcohol on the Alfa 159 controls...

@vincenzoprudenzano7424

5 ай бұрын

​@@arcgarageio sul bocchettone sopra del aria centrale era tutto appiccicoso

You can also use "chante clair" degreaser to clean the cover.

Amazing!

@arcgarage

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks...

Great vid! Just a tip for sticky plastic - bugs and tar remover. You can find it in every car parts shop and can be used for parts that are pain to remove before restoring too.

@arcgarage

3 жыл бұрын

Great tip, although I was afraid to damage the base coat with any chemicals...

@soulbleed3338

3 жыл бұрын

@@arcgarage It will not damage any type of paint or clear coat. Bugs and tar remover is made for using on every car part no matter is it a car door, windshield, rims or a bumper, and it is 100% safe. I had a problem with sticky plastic on my alfa and all was done in 10 min.

@robertdiamond6934

3 жыл бұрын

Maybe this? Autoglym AG 193251 Intensive Tar Remover, 325ml

@jonnyware9061

2 жыл бұрын

I used Methylated Spirits on my switch units, handles and centre console 'tunnel'. Works a treat with little or no heat!

@arcgarage

2 жыл бұрын

@@jonnyware9061 Hard to get where I am at, good to know...

Tnx. This looks perfect.is that polishing compound specific for plastic?

@arcgarage

4 жыл бұрын

No, it's a regular polishing compound for cars...

Awesome, thanks. What type of polish did you use?

@arcgarage

2 жыл бұрын

No problem. it is regular automotive polish...

nice job...

@arcgarage

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks..

Awesome cleaning man...i made a mistake when removing my window switches upright and all that plastic sticks to press window button flew off all over the place and even lost some 😬 now i just reinstall the switches without the top cover otherwise i can't roll down the window😬 awesome video dude! From Malaysia

@arcgarage

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, cut the top of the nail the same length as the plastic piece and you can use it as replacement...

@mrjourney5940

3 жыл бұрын

@@arcgarage thanks for the tip. Gonna try that

@mrjourney5940

3 жыл бұрын

@@arcgarage hi. Tried the nail but hard to find the right size and difficult to mold it. End up using quality plastic fork, cut and sand. Then use a lighter to mold and press the rounded top end. Worked like a charm! Also used 502 glue and baking soda to fix the broken plastic switch hindge. All is well! Thx for your awesome video, got me moving to do more on my bella gt 😎

@jonnyware9061

2 жыл бұрын

@@mrjourney5940 great stuff! if you look on ebay.it type in 'Alfa 147 pulsante' (147 plastic switch parts are same as GT) someone there sells the pins if you ever need them. No way I also used superglue and baking soda to repair my switch hinge! They are so fragile! The baking soda is great to sculpt with isn't it!

@mrjourney5940

2 жыл бұрын

@@jonnyware9061 thanks for sharing! So far the cheap ghetto fix has lived up to expectation...still gonna see how long it will hold for now...really put alot of baking soda and superglue on the hindge with few mods...tested hard as a rock tho (mod hindge slot slightly bigger)...looked ugly on the inside but functional lol...hopefully haha...but thanks for sharing! Probably order the pins meanwhile! ✌👍cheers

don't know if it happened on yours already, but be ready to clean the tweeter masks and the tunnel too. They end up with same problem

@jonnyware9061

2 жыл бұрын

The tunnel? The whole centre console between the seats? Yep done that and still going! I did that with my original one, cleaned it all over with a mix of heat and cloths and I found Methylated Spirits to work a wonder! The unfortunate problem is that it had a crack where the handbrake comes up (mechanic had left too much range in the movement from original so when I pulled it up it went to the side and cracked it!) I tried gluing the crack but I messed it up further so then I got a replacement centre console. Not as degraded as my one but still needs work. It has some marks on it so I plan to heat the surface and blend it in!

Nice!

@arcgarage

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks...

Thanks for a great video. Please don’t use a bug/tar remover as suggested in the comments. This will remove some of the paint.

@arcgarage

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tip

Any ideas on how to upgrade my main /dipped headllight output on my brera without changing the wiring loom ??

@arcgarage

Жыл бұрын

I'm not sure you can do it any other way

I need to try this with the central dashboard console which house the gear level, the vertical surfaces your leg rests against when driving is sticky and pretty horrible really. Would you recommend the 70% alcohol solution or the heat gun method ?

@arcgarage

2 жыл бұрын

Test it out, see which one works better...

Ah something new to try. I had already gave up. It even become more sticky after i was done... 😂

Hey great video as always ! Just a little question, I'd like to replace this whole unit that controls windows because my buttons are broken. Can I fit one from an Alfa 147 on my GT ? A seller told me they're not compatible but I'd like a confirmation. Thanks !

@arcgarage

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, no you cannot. I tried it in the past, and the controls from 147 do not work on GT...

@jirivymazal8427

3 жыл бұрын

Correct, the computer in doors is unique to the GT, no other Alfa from that time has frameless doors with all the complicated controls that comes with it

@jonnyware9061

2 жыл бұрын

If it's just the physical plastic buttons that are broken; the 147 buttons are the same. Is it the plastic toggle pins at the base of the button? Getting a hold of a knackered 147 unit off eBay may be an idea if you just need the physical plastic parts... I looked as advised by @Pawel Tyloch on ebay.it type in 'Alfa 147 pulsante'. It shows the buttons from the 147 do fit the GT. Not cheap for the buttons alone so maybe best to get the unit from a breakers I reckon...

Great! What do you think about at the end cover by transparent mat spray?

@arcgarage

2 жыл бұрын

I like the idea, but it might not be necessary, ever since I cleaned it it looks perfect...

@vincenzoprudenzano7424

5 ай бұрын

​@@arcgaragescusa sapresti dirmi perché non mi funzionano i finestrini esterni che c'è il pulsante li con le 4 direzioni

nice!

@arcgarage

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks...

In mine there are already white parts due to wear. Do I need to paint them with a suitable paint?

@arcgarage

2 жыл бұрын

Yes

Thanks for the videos Are you planning to change manual transmission oil?

@arcgarage

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for support, I am planning to do that, and I will cover it in the video...

@elit3zotya764

3 жыл бұрын

@@arcgarage thanks in advance for the video, so far you have helped a lot with your videos. Exactly the same gt.:D

@arcgarage

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I'm glad to hear that, I am waiting for a bit warmer weather do the oil change in the gearbox... It is a great car isn't it...

@elit3zotya764

3 жыл бұрын

@@arcgarage One more question. Would a Mobile 1 FS X1 Rally Formula 5W-50 be a good choice for a 1.8ts engine? Very good data, good viscosity, etc.

Hello, it is a common issue with GT’s for the outer door handles break/perish over time . Do you have video how to replace driver side and passenger side door handles ? Also the wing mirror folding tend to seize without it being able to fold anymore , any ideas on how to prevent that from happening? again another common issue with GT’s.

@arcgarage

3 жыл бұрын

Hi, didn't do a video on those two things, but I might do it in the future... When it comes to mirrors, lubricate the moving parts...

Do u have any idea how to fix leather on panels and doors?I have Gt and leather starting to detaches.

@arcgarage

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, since the same thing is going on my my GT, I am going to cover it in one of the future videos...

I cant believe its been a year of this video

Great video, do you have any experience with the wiper stalk which has the trip computer and intermittent wiper controls failing? The trip computer , rear wiper and intermittent wipe interval switch not working. Does this require a whole new switch assembly or could this be repaired? Thanks

@arcgarage

3 жыл бұрын

Not sure, I would have to test it first...

@tsigo2

2 жыл бұрын

I had the same issue, put any contact spray on the switch and play a bit with it, going from max sensitivity to min sensitivity multiple times and will recover!

Arc are you familiar with polytrol / owatrol? What effect would it have on the white buttons if you apply it on tghe console?

@arcgarage

2 жыл бұрын

Didn't experiment with it, but I have to remove rubber paint from the console as well as other panels on my Alfa 166, so I am going to have to do something, it will be in a video...

@user-jk7yz3xs8z

2 жыл бұрын

@@arcgarage thanks im afraid of using it for the area around white symbols. Because the white symbols are not on the direct surface but ‘inside’ the black panel

Io l'ho fatto con acetone e va via subito!!!

Good job will do the same. Btw u should definitely buy different stear. I can't make a picture of mine, but it looks amezing. It's sort of original alfa romeo but in formula kinda of shape, too is round but button has kinda different shape and straights

@arcgarage

3 жыл бұрын

send me a photo at alfaromeocrew@yahoo.com

@sanelb1147

3 жыл бұрын

@@arcgarage check your inbox 👍

@arcgarage

3 жыл бұрын

That steering wheel looks great, where did you get it?

@sanelb1147

3 жыл бұрын

@@arcgarage I have no idea cause I just brought the car 2 weeks ago and it was on it.

@davidBarrel

2 жыл бұрын

would you please send me a picture too? I have a 159 davidbarrel@hotmail.com thank you

Hey, thank you for the video ! I have a question, is it possible to open only the part where the plastic buttons are without dissassembling the whole panel ? I mean to only open the "top" of the panel, without opening the part where the little plastic pins would fall ? Greetings from Poland !

@arcgarage

3 жыл бұрын

You can, but in my opinion, it is better to disassemble everything...

@oliwierkozanecki721

3 жыл бұрын

@@arcgarage ok i will try, thank you !

@paweltyloch6049

3 жыл бұрын

If you happen to lose any of the small plastic pins when taking the unit apart you can find them on ebay.it, search for alfa 147 pulsante and scroll down until you find them.

@arcgarage

3 жыл бұрын

@@paweltyloch6049 I lost one of them in the past and I cut a top of a small nail which is the same length, and it worked perfectly...

@paweltyloch6049

3 жыл бұрын

ARC Garage It’s a shame I didn’t think about that myself.

That should work for an Alfa 156 as well, right? Similar or same material.

@arcgarage

3 жыл бұрын

It should, but I am not positive it is the same...

I've heard that the car will start sending you warning lights as soon as you re attach the electrical units. did this happen to you? if so then did you clear the codes yourself?

@arcgarage

4 жыл бұрын

No, I did not have any of those issues, I only made sure that the key was out of the ignition...

@BineGorjanc

3 жыл бұрын

If you replace the module you will need to do a proxi alignment procedure via the computer and OBD cable. Otherwise there should be no error.

So I don't understand what happen between 6:16 and 6:18 , did you use black painting and draw the white arrows with L and R letters ? How did you actually restored ? Thanks a lot for sharing !

@arcgarage

3 жыл бұрын

Ni, I just removed the rubberized paint. There is another coat of regular paint below it. That's why I used this process, I didn't want to damage the black paint underneath.

@kopaxanderson

3 жыл бұрын

@@arcgarage Thanks a lot for your reply and for your videos. I finally tried my luck today and the result is =====> Excellent

@arcgarage

3 жыл бұрын

@@kopaxanderson No problem, when it comes to passenger side, you just pull it up, and even the disassembly process is a lot easier...

@kopaxanderson

3 жыл бұрын

@@arcgarage I've tried to remove the one from the passenger seat but I was worried to break it, my final decision was to restore it in place, and the result is also excellent. Thanks à lot !

Hi ! Excellent work as usual with you ! 😉 that being said, you didn't show something very important ! when you disconnect the window opening control, the odometer automatically starts flashing ! and we don't know how to get it back to normal ! could you explain the manipulation please ? thanking you

@arcgarage

8 ай бұрын

Thanks, that only happens if you turn the ignition on while the controls are off. All you have to do , if that happens, is do the proxy alignment

@arcgarage

8 ай бұрын

You got video on the channel

@Fiorano1978

8 ай бұрын

@@arcgarage I'm literally going crazy with this ! because since I cleaned my door handles and my electric window control while watching your video.....I had this problem which appeared and now every time I start it's like this ! I can't get rid of it ! could I have the link to this video please ? Thanks a lot

@arcgarage

8 ай бұрын

@@Fiorano1978 Here you go, even though this is on alfa GT the method is the same kzread.info/dash/bejne/hJmOurull6yycdo.html

Ciao, do you also have a video about this for an Alfa 147?

@arcgarage

Жыл бұрын

Hi. It is exactly the same as the GT

@matthieuvinkesteyn4782

Жыл бұрын

@@arcgarage Grazie, but I meant the center console. 😊

The easiest way to clean platic parts is clean with cleaner for oven and cooker and part of cloth

@arcgarage

3 жыл бұрын

Abrasive product of any kind could possibly damage the black coat revealing the white plastic below. If that happens you have to repaint the whole piece, and it is close to impossible to do properly due to illuminated electric mirror arrows...

Do any of you guys have same sticky problem with central console where is gear shifter and handbrake. I have literaly same sticky problem on my AR 147 and i solve this problem with widnows button but i dont know what is best solution for central console?

@arcgarage

3 жыл бұрын

Not sure, but it would require a different approach...

@jonnyware9061

2 жыл бұрын

I have done this myself. I tried many things but simple cheap Methylated Spirits did it very well! I decided to uninstall the whole thing to get it done properly in all the gaps. Heat also works well, so heat combined with a cloth and Methys.

Hello. Can you help me? I take off the passenger side electric window switch module,to fix the button and repaint it. I put back everything,but my windows does not working. I hear a beep when I press the buttons,but the windows not moving.. Same as passenger side. My odometer is not flashing. Any solution please?

@arcgarage

3 жыл бұрын

Not sure, I'd have to test it myself...

Can i also use Aceton for the doorhandle?

@arcgarage

3 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't, rather use alcohol...

@alessandrodanino

3 жыл бұрын

@@arcgarage Thank you very much

@arcgarage

3 жыл бұрын

@@alessandrodanino No problem...

Congratulations but i have a question for you: is long lasting?

@arcgarage

3 жыл бұрын

Yes it is, it looks today as it did when I restored it...

@domenicogiannattasio9037

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks sir

Window is hard to go down and up (get stuck). Can you make a video of this?

@arcgarage

3 жыл бұрын

Might do a video on that, I have a similar problem with passenger window, it goes up a bit slow...

@zsoltszilagyi8822

3 жыл бұрын

@@arcgarage You're great, thank you very much.

@arcgarage

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for support...

@kopaxanderson

3 жыл бұрын

Hello. Thanks for the video. I also want to know how to fix the resilient window. I often have to close and open multiple times until I can reach the top. Thanks

If you use the chanteclair cleaner is more simple and you don't need to dismount anything! 😉

@lookaaaa

3 жыл бұрын

Chanteclair is sold only in Italy, you can’t find it abroad. Plus, dividing the plate from all the rest will clean it perfectly, I would do it anyway also if I wanted to use any cleaning product.

The screw to loosen the unit won't come off (at 1:07}. Any idea what to do?

@arcgarage

2 жыл бұрын

Try to separate panel from bottom, and hold the plastic piece in place...

@christophmartyn2063

2 жыл бұрын

@@arcgarage Thanks for your quick reply! It turned out that the piece of plastic that holds the screw was broken, so I didn't need to unscrew it. Thanks for all your helpful videos!

@arcgarage

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, thank you for support...

use ammonia , juste 1 min for cleanning

Please subtitol Italiano

@arcgarage

3 жыл бұрын

Will try...

@giuseppeagostino9216

3 жыл бұрын

@@arcgarage thanks🥰

You’ll need to hit it with a couple of clear coats afterwards otherwise the black will wear away

@arcgarage

Жыл бұрын

Actually no, it has been like this for quite a while and no issues whatsoever

Ja sam bio samo proso sa mokrom krpom alkohola i otislo je ca, nisam skidao dole nista. Al ovo je bas kako treba, morat cu opet ovako kao sta si ti.

@arcgarage

Жыл бұрын

Mislim da mozes bolje ocititi ako rastavis, pozz

Ne znam kako bi ispalo sa plasti dipom,da se opet povrati taj gumeni finis

@arcgarage

3 жыл бұрын

To je tesko izvodivo s obzirom da ima strelica za retrovizore koje je nemoguce zastititi kako treba...

Just use acetone based nail polish remover and you dont need to disassemble anything. I removed this goo in this way in 20 minutes.

@arcgarage

3 жыл бұрын

Didn't want to risk it with acetone. It can potentially bite through the black base coat...

@woyopol

3 жыл бұрын

I used cotton pads, nothing for damaged in the process, but it was so fast and the effect stunning. I used the same substance to remove those terrible stains from rubber seals holding upholstery in place near the rear side windows. Nothing helped. The nail polish remover did its job in 10 minutes

@jonnyware9061

2 жыл бұрын

@@woyopol I can't see where you mean for the seals? Is it a 5 door?

so is not restored, it just without the ruberized material that came with, wich I hate, thank you.

@arcgarage

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly, all you have to do is remove the rubberized material without damaging the back coat below...

Can i will use hair dryer? :)

@arcgarage

2 жыл бұрын

yes

Dude, it's much easier with alcohol.