I have 2021 C8 HTC Z51 in ELB with stripes-I got a Seasucker Talon and Flight Deck-bought from TDOT Performance in Canada-after much experimentation Seasucker and TDOT Performance finally conceded their rack will not work on my car-TDOT Performance said they would accept return as long as I cover the over $100+ shipping costs-so far I have not been willing to take that hit -the problem appears to be that there is not sufficient flat rear space other than on stripes and stripes are "thick" enough that suction pads will not seal-tried everything I could think of-learned 1) don't trust these guys-say customer responsible for confirming rack fits but also say "universal fit" yet they did not know the answer as to fit on my C8-so has anyone actually removed the stripes off C8 approx one year old 7000mi as this would allow rack to work-only need to do rear deck on HTC -car was ceramic coated by pros a year ago-concerned that stripes removal will leave fade? residue ? lines on rear deck?? Open to any ideas or suggestion-note road wheel will not fit in frunk/trunk so Flight Deck essential for road bike. Heat gun and delicate touch??