R2 XPEL PPF, ceramic coat and window tint -- official factory options

[Mos Eisley]

Can you post your link to those R2 images?

It's the link right there in the original post
https://gearshop.rivian.com/products/rivian-x-xpel-window-film-and-paint-protection

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[rfkxyz]

It's the link right there in the original post
https://gearshop.rivian.com/products/rivian-x-xpel-window-film-and-paint-protection

Yeah that’s called overcomplicating things.

 

[VegasWeezy]

Do we know if the pricing options for the R2 will be available on June 9th for the PPF, window tint and ceramic coating options? I know someone posted their guess was around $4,500 for the XPEL Stealth on the R2. That’s probably a good guess. Just hope they will have actual pricing listed on Tuesday.

 

[Gen(R3)Xer]

With an R1 being $5700 for full Stealth coverage... I'll guess R2 will be around... $4500?

I would hope so. The paint colors are less expensive, so it makes sense the wraps would be similar.

 

[macb00kemdanno]

By the time all said and done probably at 75k outta Pocket haha

Yeah, the paint options themselves are already expensive enough; then throw PPF on top? It’s a car, it’s gonna get dinged and a few blemishes here and there.

My Model 3 has 43,000 miles on it and looks new save for three tiny rock chips on the hood and a small blemish from a piece of tire hitting my lower front bumper on the interstate. The only time I even notice them is when I’m handwashing my car.

But to each his/her own

 

[mcdaniken]

Can you use this to change the color? I'd like something brighter than the German rainbow.

 

[rfkxyz]

Yeah, the paint options themselves are already expensive enough; then throw PPF on top? It’s a car, it’s gonna get dinged and a few blemishes here and there.

My Model 3 has 43,000 miles on it and looks new save for three tiny rock chips on the hood and a small blemish from a piece of tire hitting my lower front bumper on the interstate.

I'm thinking I might do full front esp. to cover front clip, horizontal hood and mirror backs; less worried about fenders. That seems to be where 95% of wear & tear and road impacts happen. But is there a visible difference (not using matte) with and w/out PPF?

 

[DuoRivian]

I'm thinking I might do full front esp. to cover front clip, horizontal hood and mirror backs; less worried about fenders. That seems to be where 95% of wear & tear happens. But is there a visible difference (not using matte)?

Not very visible since the front covers the hood, front fenders and the “grille” area. You would have to really look to see the difference between the front fenders and the front doors. The hood goes up to the windshield so no painted area to compare against.

 

[rfkxyz]

You would have to really look to see the difference between the front fenders and the front doors. The hood goes up to the windshield so no painted area to compare against.

Yep I was asking myself about skipping PPF on the fenders just to avoid that comparison w/ front doors. Most interested in PPF for leading (blunt) edges and horizontal hood surface. We'll see.

 

[abd7697]

Here is Phoenix ceramic window tint is so nice to have to help block some heat. I've had it installed on 2 vehicles and while the inside of the car is still hot it helps cool the inside much faster once you get the AC on. I also have a 2020 Mercedes AMG GLC63s with the matte grey factory paint with front clear ppf (didn't even know it had it when we bought it) and it looks brand new. Now I'm getting it on any car I plan on keeping more than 3 years, and I plan on keeping the R2 for at least 3 years. I also think going with the free Esker Silver and then applying the Stealth PPF might look fantastic, similar to my AMG.

 

[loqueid]

For an adventure vehicle, PPF is best for the front and the sides. Unless you like that pin-striped look.

If you're a pavement princess, then it's not needed.

 

[maba2366]

$5500 is a very good price for the larger vehicle, I would be interested in knowing if they are actually wrapping the panels as much as possible or if they are using the precut kit and all the edges of the film are exposed.

 

[rise12]

Hello! I'm a bit of a noob here and need some advice. If you're getting an excel wrap, do you still need the ceramic coating or is it one or the other? Also, does Rivian give option to include ceramic window tint on the glass roof? Thank you!

 

[maba2366]

Hello! I'm a bit of a noob here and need some advice. If you're getting an excel wrap, do you still need the ceramic coating or is it one or the other? Also, does Rivian give option to include ceramic window tint on the glass roof? Thank you!

PPF protects the paint. Ceramic coating, either on paint or on PPF makes the car easier to clean. Water basically beads off the car, and grime washes off much easier. I

 

[rise12]

PPF protects the paint. Ceramic coating, either on paint or on PPF makes the car easier to clean. Water basically beads off the car, and grime washes off much easier. I

Oh, that makes sense! Thank you!

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