Black Shiny Front plastic Grille Piece - Removing Water Spots?

[burghguy]

Anyone find a method, product, or magic to keep the front plastic lower piece of the grille that is connected to the bumper? The worst for water spots, I tried the 303 cleaner and polish. Driving me nuts.

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[Electrified Outdoors]

Ceramic coating or a wrap. There are multiple vendors that sell a wrap the top part of the lower bumper.

 

[Riviot]

Wrap it, I put @twraps carbon fiber vinyl on mine to cover a blemish. It doubles as a "I don't notice hard water stains anymore" background.

https://twraps.com/products/front-lip-wrap-for-rivian-r1t

 

[Gman]

Wrap it, I put @twraps carbon fiber vinyl on mine to cover a blemish. It doubles as a "I don't notice hard water stains anymore" background.

https://twraps.com/products/front-lip-wrap-for-rivian-r1t

I did same thing- Twraps carbon fiber- easy install- looks great.

 

[ggood]

did the twraps carbon film as well but this stuff is magic for once in awhile. it is excellent for the roof glass. follow instructions and let it sit for 30 sec and never let it dry!

https://www.chemicalguys.com/heavy-duty-water-spot-remover/water-spot-remover.html

 

[burghguy]

Ok - Still need help with this spot! I have tried 303 cleaner, chemical guys, ceramic wipes, and water. I cannot get these spots off. I have the @twraps carbon fiber piece but I do not want to put it over these spots. images included.

 

[burghguy]

A couple of updates here. 1) Rivian replaced the front piece at service appointment it was so bad. 2) now wrapped with @twraps awesome product to protect this problematic trim piece. looks great.

 

[burghguy]

A couple of updates here. 1) Rivian replaced the front piece at service appointment it was so bad. 2) now wrapped with @twraps awesome product to protect this problematic trim piece. looks great.

Here’s a pic for those interested.

 

[burghguy]

Here’s a pic for those interested.

 

[Erikbecker]

Anyone find a method, product, or magic to keep the front plastic lower piece of the grille that is connected to the bumper? The worst for water spots, I tried the 303 cleaner and polish. Driving me nuts.

One trick that has worked for me is using a mixture of isopropyl alcohol with water (1:1). Apply it with a microfiber cloth, let it sit for a bit, and gently wipe it off. This can effectively dissolve water spots.
Another trick is using a clay bar made for cars to remove contaminants, including water spots.
Btw, applying a quality ceramic coating or car wax can create a protective barrier, making it harder for water spots to adhere.

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