🙋🏻‍♂️ What did you do TO your Rivian today? 🧰🔧📐🚿

[MidnightRivian]

I updated my post with links, and also added supplemental information for my detailing supplies.

Thanks for the detailed update and response.

I got some research and shopping to do this weekend / next couple weeks.

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[connoisseurr]

Thanks for the detailed update and response.

I got some research and shopping to do this weekend / next couple weeks.

Most welcome.

If you have any questions or need recommendations, don't hesitate to reach out.

 

[Swezey]

Installed the TWraps bottom door's PPF this morning before it got too hot here in Austin.

The hauled 300 lbs of weights to sell to another guy who's step dad also has a Rivian R1T.

 

[MidnightRivian]

Started using the Covercraft windshield cover custom made for the Rivian. Thanks @Friscorays for the recommendation.

it’s a perfect fit and keep the dash board cool / vehicle cool.

The added benefit of not letting UV rays destroy your dashboard is nice as well.

I’ll still get my windshield tinted since that helps a ton when you’re driving and makes the work load for the AC a lot lighter.
Took “June” to the gun store while my family was sleeping. She loves to flex every chance she gets.

Cars and coffee is her weakness and parking right at the front to make sure everyone runs into her and checks out her Frunk is her favorite thing to do on the weekend.



There was plenty of Ferrari and Lamborghini and Porsche vehicles but this time I’ll post up picture of vehicles that can keep up with “June” off road.

Check out some of the nice firearms for rent or sale.

 

[R1TCentralMa]

" Izzy" has some new tinting, though her eyebrow may need to be expanded. And new mats

Pix taken while she gets some free hydration at EA.

 

[Tarkus]

Started the Day by visiting the Atlanta Rivian Service Center & took ownership of "Tarkus" (My Compass Yellow R1S), then went straight to Discount Tires & obtain their "Road Hazard & Lifetime Forced Balanced with Free Rotation' for $300 before I head out to the Pocono's for 3 weeks of E911 Drive Testing, so I need Google Maps for my Drive Testing Job & simply added a Galaxy S7+ 5G to the dashboard (see pics). More gadgets to be installed...

 

[SACDFJC]

Installed @AO_Pete Abstract Ocean blacked out logos. Ceramic Pro coating. 3M Crystalline tint on all windows. Also blacked out the stainless strip around the top.

 

[Dark-Fx]

It's funny how much steeper these stairs feel in the truck.

 

[Donald Stanfield]

Did a 4 wheel burnout going to the store. That never gets old.

 

[MidnightRivian]

Took “June” out for an early morning cruise and to take advantage of the cheap 1 penny charge.

“June” just can’t resist a hot deal / happy hour when it comes across her radar sensors.

I have a feeling we’re gonna be hanging out at the Nissan 50 kW charger a bit more than I had imagined with my Rivian until they decide to bill us full price.

“June” is very price conscious and her demand is extremely elastic.

 

[MidnightRivian]

Picked up a spare wheel/tire from a Facebook member who upgraded to an aftermarket set.

it cost $500 delivered for wheel / tire / TPMS sensor.

My long term goal is to get a spare tire hitch carrier (similar to the one shown below used by @909phillyman ) once we have a good solution.
For now I’ll stick with compact spare on road and strap in the spare in the back spare tire well when going off road.

 

[Sevn86]

Got my car back yesterday and I’m happy to report they took care of almost everything (20/23 items) on my list from delivery day that needed to be addressed. The most important item for me was the trunk alignment. Now the top part of my trunk doesn’t rub against the bottom and it’s aligned much better compared to before.

Very happy with team at the Houston SC.

 

[Delivery Purgatory]

Installed the 17mm Every Amp phone mount from Amazon with mag safe mount. Super simple install, works great. $50 on Amazon and had 10% off yesterday

 

[Whale Blubber]

Having a fixed pressure washer setup makes washes so much easier, and faster. Setup and clean up are effortless. Rivian and Tesla get washed once a week. With the DI water, I no longer wait until ~4PM for the sun to get fully behind the house and allow the driveway to be shaded. Washes in full sun are easy peasy.

The only thing left to add are a few shelves between the pressure washer shelf and spotless system, for my iK pump sprayers.

My humble setup:

• BluShield 50ft Non-marking Hose Reel
  • Can get black hose version on Toolbarn for $310)
• Active 2.0 Pressure Washer
• CR Spotless DIW-20 w/ RV Mods Raw Resin Conversion Kit

Pressure Washer Accessories:

• MTM SGS28 Spray Gun
• MTM PF22.2 Foam Cannon
• MTM 15-degree lance
• MTM Aqualine 5.0 Orifice 40-degree Nozzle
  • Roughly 2GPM at 950PSI - best for Active 2.0
• MTM 2' Jumper Hose, connects pressure washer to reel
• MTM Stainless QC fittings for all disconnects

Not Pictured Accessories:

• iK Foam Pro 2+
  • Uses: P&S Brake Buster 1:3 DI water, P&S Iron Buster 1:3 DI water
• iK Multi Pro 2
  • Uses: P&S Absolute Rinseless Wash, Gyeon Wet Coat 1:1 DI water
• iK e Foam Pro 12
  • Uses: Koch Chemie Active Foam Pre Wash

Products:

• Pre-Wash:
  • Koch Chemie Active Foam
  • Applied with iK eFoam Pro 12 Pump Sprayer
• Contact Wash:
  • Koch Chemie Gentle Snow Foam
  • Applied with MTM Foam Cannon
• Coating Maintenance Wash:
  • Gtechniq W3 Ceramic Wash
  • Bucket wash only
• Paint Sealant:
  • Gyeon Wetcoat; diluted 1:1 distilled/DI/RO water
  • Applied with iK Multi Pro 2 Pump Sprayer
  • When combined with Gtechniq W3, I get around 4-5 months of water beading)
  • Later this summer, I'm going to test P&S' new product, Defender. 1yr quick spray coating
• Wheel / Tire Cleaner:
  • P&S Brake Buster; diluted 1:3 with distilled/DI/RO water
  • Applied with iK Foam Pro 2+ Pump Sprayer
• Iron Remover:
  • P&S Iron Buster diluted 1:1 distilled/DI/RO water
  • Optimum FerreX diluted 1:1 distilled/DI/RO water
  • Both applied with iK Multi Pro 2 Pump Sprayer
• Tire Coating / Ext Black Plastic Coating:
  • Optimum Opti-Bond Tire Gel
• Waterless / Rinseless / Quick Detail Product:
  • P&S Absolute; dilution ration varies for application
  • Applied with iK Multi Pro 2 Pump Sprayer
• Interior Cleaner
  • P&S Xpress Interior Cleaner; diluted 1:1 with distilled/DI/RO water
  • Applied with a standard spray bottle
• Microfiber Towel Detergent
  • P&S Rags to RIches

My favorite sealants/coatings:

• Opti-Coat 5/7 year (can only source if you're an authorized installer)
• Gyeon Q2 MOHS EVO
• P&S Defender
• Gyeon Wetcoat
• Stoner Invisible Glass Coating (glass only)

General Sourcing:

• Detailed Image: Soaps, pressure washing accessories (always has a discount)
• Rag Company: Microfibers and towels for detailing (also has promo codes)
• Amazon: Bits and bobs

What a sweet set up! Looks awesome. I took your prior advice in another thread and had Llumar Formula One Pinnacle installed on my R1S. Very happy with it. My question is, what product do you use to clean windows with Llumar tint? I was told to avoid anything with any form of vinegar solution. Not sure what that leaves.

 

[connoisseurr]

What a sweet set up! Looks awesome. I took your prior advice in another thread and had Llumar Formula One Pinnacle installed on my R1S. Very happy with it. My question is, what product do you use to clean windows with Llumar tint? I was told to avoid anything with any form of vinegar solution. Not sure what that leaves.

My window cleaning arsenal:

Solutions
P&S True Vue
Stoner Invisible Glass (Spray or Aerosol)

Inside Glass Towel
TRC Premium Diamond Glass Towel

Outside Glass Towel
TRC Dry Me a River

Windshield Cleaning Wand
Invisible Glass Reach & Clean Tool

Glass Coating
Stoner Invisible Glass Ceramic Kit

I personally love the Stoner products. Easy to use and obtain. They also offer a few different microfiber towel products for glass cleaning, should you want to get everything from a single place. I go back and forth between Stoner Glass Cleaner and P&S True Vue - they both work very well and one has no advantage over the other.

The Stoner Glass Ceramic Coating kit is by far the easiest and complete kit on the market. The only thing I add to the process is a wipe down with 70% isopropyl alcohol after the glass stripper is used, to ensure all residue is removed prior to the ceramic application.

Holler if I’ve created any more questions for you

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