[RIVIAN-ROSS]

If anyone is considering or curious about Paint Protection Film, I made a video about why I added it to my R1T and the process and results of installation.

With the flat front of the Rivian, rock chips and road damage are bound to happen. It’s cheap insurance to minimize the need to repaint your truck in the event of rock chips/road rash, bird dropping etches, bug damage, light scratches, and UV damage. Repainting just the bumper for example isn’t as straightforward (and inexpensive) as it may seem!

Hope this is helpful!

Why I Installed Xpel Ultimate Pro Paint Protection Film on my Rivian R1T

 

[sciencegeek]

Totally sensible, thanks for sharing! I agree, wrapping the front is a good investment. Have it on my I-Pace and it has helped.

The question is though, why did you just get a clear wrap? How about Pink? Or Union Jack? Or checkerboard? C'mon man where was the imagination!

 

[RIVIAN-ROSS]

Totally sensible, thanks for sharing! I agree, wrapping the front is a good investment. Have it on my I-Pace and it has helped.

The question is though, why did you just get a clear wrap? How about Pink? Or Union Jack? Or checkerboard? C'mon man where was the imagination!

LOL, I considered matte, but I feel like that would look cool for a month and then I’d get sick of it.

i am wrapping the rest of the truck too because I use it as a truck and I’d like to avoid the scratches and scuffs that trucks used as trucks are known to get!

 

[Wildabeest]

I was intrigued by the matte wrap, but the $11,600 quote I got was too rich for my blood. I’m going with ceramic coat just to make it easier to wash the bugs off.

 

[LindsayH]

Thinking of doing exactly the same with my Launch Green here in San Diego. The prices for clear bra on the whole truck were close to $8K I believe, so I'm leaning towards just the frontend, fenders and mirrors now. Still a big expense, but since I plan on keeping the car, it's a no brainer. I definitely want that ceramic coat too - to help keep such a big vehicle clean of the bugs and bee poop.

 

[RITVT]

I did the front end, and the paint strip on the tailgate above the rear light bar (where you push the tailgate closed). I did clear Xpel also, with a detailer in Arlington MA who also owns a Tesla.
He made the point that the top of the hood was going to see a lot more potential for scratching in winter with snow and ice accumulation in the Northeast, without a warm engine underneath the hood. That was an easy decision for me to make. I would add that to the list of reasons to do Xpel if you are in a climate with snow and ice.

 

[FirstStateR1T]

I was intrigued by the matte wrap, but the $11,600 quote I got was too rich for my blood. I’m going with ceramic coat just to make it easier to wash the bugs off.

Not sure where your located but I got 2 prices for "stealth" matte PPF and both were in the $7500 range after paint correction.

 

[Wildabeest]

Not sure where your located but I got 2 prices for "stealth" matte PPF and both were in the $7500 range after paint correction.

UT. Quote was from a shop in SLC.

 

[ERivTruck]

Does anyone doo the door trim edges to protect the doors from accidental dings when you swing open the doors?

 

[twraps]

Does anyone doo the door trim edges to protect the doors from accidental dings when you swing open the doors?

Yes, me
Here:

Door Edge Guards - Clear Protection Film (PPF)

Product Features 🛡 Protects the door edges when your door slams into something 💠 100% clear and almost invisible once installed 🏁 Made with ultra premium self-healing, stain resistant paint protection film 💪 Super easy peel & stick installation 💎 Precision cutout that doesn't require a heat gun...

twraps.com

And a bunch of pre-cut PPF options for the R1T, by me again...covers some of the impact area without breaking the bank:

Rivian

Pre-cut DYI kits for the Rivian R1T and R1S. Paint protection film, colored vinyl, tints and accessories.

twraps.com

 

[ERivTruck]

TY sir! Added to my wish list after receipt of my R1.

 

[FirstStateR1T]

UT. Quote was from a shop in SLC.
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Def on the higher side of the spectrum, I was quote $7500 with two front windows tinted...