[Maxedwell]

1. Just sold my Challenger - plans are to buy a newer one but it won't happen for anywhere from 2-8 weeks. My hands are shaking, my head is fuzzy - how do I handle the withdrawal symptoms, even though it is temporary?

2. Does anyone have any knowledge or experience about removing factory stripes? I'm looking at another R/T Classic but not crazy about the color of the stripes and would want them removed. I'd probably go with different location and style of stripes - lower door panels.. So... can a dealership or body shop remove them without leaving a "ghost" image of the old stripes? The car has less than 20k miles and has been garaged.

 

[renbur]

Your first question is troubling for sure. Maybe you could go to a "cars and coffee" or something and ask to sit in a friends car? Test drive some new ones? I dunno...

As far as the stripes go, you should be fine as long as there aren't any swirls or defects on the paint around the decals. Even then, a good polish should take care of it, I would think.

 

[HemiMetal]

1. Just sold my Challenger - plans are to buy a newer one but it won't happen for anywhere from 2-8 weeks. My hands are shaking, my head is fuzzy - how do I handle the withdrawal symptoms, even though it is temporary?

That NEVER goes away. Nor should you want it to.

2. Does anyone have any knowledge or experience about removing factory stripes? I'm looking at another R/T Classic but not crazy about the color of the stripes and would want them removed. I'd probably go with different location and style of stripes - lower door panels.. So... can a dealership or body shop remove them without leaving a "ghost" image of the old stripes? The car has less than 20k miles and has been garaged.

Have it professionally done or narrow your search to Challengers with a stripe delete. See this thread for the reason why: Beware when removing decals

 

[MommaBetty]

1. Just sold my Challenger - plans are to buy a newer one but it won't happen for anywhere from 2-8 weeks. My hands are shaking, my head is fuzzy - how do I handle the withdrawal symptoms, even though it is temporary?

2. Does anyone have any knowledge or experience about removing factory stripes? I'm looking at another R/T Classic but not crazy about the color of the stripes and would want them removed. I'd probably go with different location and style of stripes - lower door panels.. So... can a dealership or body shop remove them without leaving a "ghost" image of the old stripes? The car has less than 20k miles and has been garaged.

If you special order the car, it may be possible to order with a stripe delete. I did that with my R/T Plus and it was no problem. I am not sure on an R/T Classic.

 

[challengerfan56]

The with draws are tough to deal with but looking at pictures helps some, LOL! In my opinion I would take it to reputable body shop to remove the stripes. Good luck getting through the "waiting time"!

 

[the greek mopar man]

How can you sell your detonator yellow classic ? :box: :shakehead:

 

[cdahl383]

If it were me I'd look for a Challenger with no stripes on it. But if you're really sold on a particular one with stripes, I would have them professionally removed.

 

[KeysB5Blue]

I (along with my graphics guy) removed my factory hood stripes after 4 years. Mine has been kept under cover (almost always under an actual car cover and always under a stilt house since I got him), unless I was on the road somewhere. A little low temp heat gun on the corner to start and the OEM graphics came right off.

 

[Maxedwell]

How can you sell your detonator yellow classic ?

Believe me, it was HARD! Standing there watching it drive away was gut wrenching. I loved that car and that color! But wait until you see what I'm getting next - then you'll understand. The color is not as eye-popping but the mods will be!

Thanks for eveyone's advice. I'll definitely take it to a professional. New stripe has been ordered so off with the old, on with the new...

 

[MOPARMOM]

How long do we have to wait???!!!!!!!

Inquiring minds want to see!!!!!

 

[Maxedwell]

How long do we have to wait???!!!!!!!

Inquiring minds want to see!!!!!

How long do YOU have to wait??? How long do I have to wait!!! Best case scenario, I'll have it by next weekend (so about 1.5 weeks); worst case - Not until early June!

This is killing me -being without a Challenger for the first time in 4 years! AND, I'm going to miss entering a Challenger in my own company's car show!!! But trying to time everything - selling mine, buying the other one which entails plane tickets, time away from work, etc. is a real juggling act.

 

[the greek mopar man]

Believe me, it was HARD! Standing there watching it drive away was gut wrenching. I loved that car and that color! But wait until you see what I'm getting next - then you'll understand. The color is not as eye-popping but the mods will be!

Thanks for eveyone's advice. I'll definitely take it to a professional. New stripe has been ordered so off with the old, on with the new...

ok, im kinda trusting you on this. lets see the outcome