I just purchased a 99 viper, which is being shipped to me. It is black with factory stripes. I want to remove the stripes. Are they painted or stickers? If they are stickers are they clear coated over with the paint?
Stripes on 99 viper
- Thread starter jimviper
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If a true factory job, they are painted...with an easily felt edge.
RobZilla
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I suggest you leave it how it is and drive it around for a while. They have a tendancy to grow on ya.
IEATVETS
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Why in the hell did you buy a striped car to begin with? Why didn't you buy a non striped black car instead? Doesn't make any sense to me, black/silver stripes is one of the best combo's right behind steel grey/silver stripe but to each his own.
BTW, they are painted on with clear coat over them so unless you are willing to spend big bucks on a re-paint, you are stuck with them! Good luck.
BTW, they are painted on with clear coat over them so unless you are willing to spend big bucks on a re-paint, you are stuck with them! Good luck.
BlackSnake99
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eucharistos
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Venomiss
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Did you check to see how many were made with your combination in 99 from the factory?
I'd keep it the way you bought it.
I'd keep it the way you bought it.
Black with Silver is my favorite colors after sapphire with silver.
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redtanrt10
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Jim, easier to change stripe color than to add stripes. I had my black stripes repainted to silver.
Black with red stripes look very good. A guy out here has a Gen IV with that combo and it looks great, good luck, Mike
Black with red stripes look very good. A guy out here has a Gen IV with that combo and it looks great, good luck, Mike
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aacrewchief
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How do you find out that info? I would love to know this info for my 97 GTS.
I agree..... but then a little red should make it faster
If that was true I wouldn't need the Nitrous to keep up with the TT guys in my Red/silver ACR (shameless plug).
ACR, Paxton supercharged NOS = 802rwhp - ViperClub Classifieds
Usually we go to International Viper Registry for info on build numbers, but 99 seems to be empty except that there were 699 GTS built in 99.
Ted
I was going to buy that car but you beat me to it! I remember when it was on eBay. You got a HECK of a deal on it according to what the seller stated he got.
Don't take the stripes off!! There aren't enough of them out there with silver stripes as it is!! It looks awesome.
Don't take the stripes off!! There aren't enough of them out there with silver stripes as it is!! It looks awesome.
Lawrenzo
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AZTVR
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I'd recommend going with vinyl stripes first, and then decide whether it is worth going through the hassle of getting the paintwork done.
RobZilla
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musclenutz
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How do you find out what your car's original color is? I have a 99 GTS ,red with silver stripes. I can feel where the stripe edge is..Does this mean they are vinyl? I cannot find any information as to production numbers,color etc...Why isn't there info on 99's?
Thanks
Thanks
97GTS
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+1. Everyone knows that non-striped black cars are the best......
I'm afraid I will have to second that motion!
Ron
nutkees
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Me too 
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musclenutz
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With the '99 info missing from the registry, how do we even know the true numbers
Yes,that is frustrating when i cannot find any info about my 99 GTS. Why is it there is no info? Mine is red with silver stripes,but i have no idea if they are painted on after or original to the car. One post here said if painted they have an easily felt edge which mine does,but that is exactly why i figured they were vinyl. I love the stripes personally,but then again my 94 rt/10 doesn't have any stripes and i love it that way too.
97GTS
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Me too
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Still gives me chills when I see one like the above
For anyone who hasn't ever seen the cover of the Viper brochure that features the black GTS (think it was 99) it was one of the best I have ever seen.
And YES I am biased
Ron
