Emblem Blackout

[CJ313]

Just blacked out the front edges of the Rivian lettering and compass emblem on the hood with Brainexploder’s kit:

https://www.brainexplodermerch.com/product-page/blackout-badge-kit-for-rivian-r1t

I think the OEM badge coloring is perfectly fine. I just prefer the blackout look. I think it matches the black trim better - and it matches the A/T bright glossy black vinyl that I did.

These badges are an easy installation and it’s very easy to go back to stock.

its been a few months, how has the vinyl held up?

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[dp351]

I also could not get the letters to stick, and like others have said... They're cut slightly too big. The edges catch. Mark sent me a revised (more sticky) set, but the issue with them being too large remains. Someone needs to make replacement badges vs vinyl covers.

Since you brought it up. I didn’t like how the black decals don’t cover enough of the silver on the rear R1T emblem. So I designed duplicates & 3D printed them using carbon fiber nylon filament.

 

[Prime]

Since you brought it up. I didn’t like how the black decals don’t cover enough of the silver on the rear R1T emblem. So I designed duplicates & 3D printed them using carbon fiber nylon filament.

Thats awesome! looks great!

 

[dp351]

I got the black badge decals and love the look (except in the “R1T” badge, because it doesn’t cover enough of it). I installed them per the instructions. First wash after all the rain, several letters are gone & it looks ridiculous. Gonna have to remove the rest, sadly.

To his credit, the guy that sells these (forget his name) responded to my complaint by agreeing to send me a new set of decals with stronger adhesive.

 

[shrink]

Mine are holding up quite well 4 months later. My truck is outdoors all the time under a carport at home. I have it handwashed about every 2 weeks by a mobile detailer.

YMMV apparently.

I took the pics below within 5 minutes of this post.

 

[CJ313]

Mine are holding up quite well 4 months later. My truck is outdoors all the time under a carport at home. I have it handwashed about every 2 weeks by a mobile detailer.

YMMV apparently.

I took the pics below within 5 minutes of this post.

Im guess the same for the wheels

 

[shrink]

Im guess the same for the wheels

Actually, yes. Wheel stickers look great, too, with no noticeable signs of wear to me. It’s only been 4 months, though.

I think wraps can last years, but there is sure to be some wear eventually. We blacked out my wife’s now 3 year old Model 3 and the edges just started to fray a bit.

 

[RivAW]

I used the vinyl blackout kit from brainexploder.
It’s looks great and was easy to apply.
That’s said, no chance they stay on (at least not all) through a car wash. I think for “permanent effect) you would need to plasti-dip (which I might do when it’s warmer (New England) or just remove the side emblems completely

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