Orange peel paint

[Akay07]

I have had my truck 3 days now (which i love), and it's becoming clearer and clearer that my Limestone truck is covered in orange peel texture in the paint work. It is extremely difficult to picture with my phone and I can see it everywhere on the truck in the right lighting conditions amd angles in my garage and bright light. I was wondering if anyone else has had this issue and what the outcome was. I submitted a service request last night and will call my guide today to escalate as it's approaching he my 7 day window. I added my screen shot of the service request...look at the texture around the reflection of the light. It was the best I could do.

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[SilverII]

looks normal to me... but I am no paint expert

 

[Dark-Fx]

Orange peel is pretty normal. It can be corrected by a detailer that knows what they are doing, but the factory doesn't do that.

 

[Attesan997]

Orange peel is pretty normal. It can be corrected by a detailer that knows what they are doing, but the factory doesn't do that.

I'm curious if folks like the OP checked all their vehicles or have only inspected a Rivian this closely. If I'm doing a once over I'll check for blemishes or scratches but I'd never expect perfect paint. As you stated I'd take it to a detailer for paint correction.

 

[LoneStar]

Pay a capable detailing shop to do "paint correction" and then a ceramic coating. You'll thank me

 

[Ladiver]

My delivery guy pointed it out as a “feature” of the paint, like the metallic flakes! ?

 

[Dark-Fx]

Pay a capable detailing shop to do "paint correction" and then a ceramic coating. You'll thank me

I'd thank you if you paid for it. Otherwise I don't really care enough about the paint to spend that kind of money on it. It's going to end up damaged at some point or another.

 

[cohall]

Looks completely normal to me. All of my vehicles have had some amount of orange peel from the factory, including those brands known for their high paint quality.

 

[M00v0vr]

You just took delivery, what is your vin, Is it in the 50xx range or lower?

 

[RivianBowerbird]

I have had my truck 3 days now (which i love), and it's becoming clearer and clearer that my Limestone truck is covered in orange peel texture in the paint work. It is extremely difficult to picture with my phone and I can see it everywhere on the truck in the right lighting conditions amd angles in my garage and bright light. I was wondering if anyone else has had this issue and what the outcome was. I submitted a service request last night and will call my guide today to escalate as it's approaching he my 7 day window. I added my screen shot of the service request...look at the texture around the reflection of the light. It was the best I could do.

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News for you is that essentially all automotive paints do this. Even Rolls Royces can feature some orange peel. It is the rule rather than the exception.

 

[Akay07]

You just took delivery, what is your vin, Is it in the 50xx range or lower?

500x range. Added more pictures

 

[Akay07]

I added some pictures that show it better. I honestly noticed it as soon as it was delivered. I looked over my mache pretty closely as well but I mean this an 80000 vehicle. And the mach e did not have this pitting.

 

[DaveA]

I'll admit...side by side with a 2022 Mazda....Rivian's paint is just ok. Mazda is more glass like with just a hint of orange peel.

 

[M00v0vr]

Is the orange peel on the hood also, or is limited to a side or area? I'm asking because orange peel is a result of over application of the material, paint or clear coat. It is very rare to have it from the factory however it it possible. My father was an expert in this field, he worked at 3M developing abrasives and worked with the automotive field. He taught me that orange peel in a new vehicle limited to a smaller area was a indicator of paint work after production, this happens usually in transport damage, something Rivian has had issues with. That is why I asked what your vin is.

 

[Akay07]

Is the orange peel on the hood also, or is limited to a side or area? I'm asking because orange peel is a result of over application of the material, paint or clear coat. It is very rare to have it from the factory however it it possible. My father was an expert in this field, he worked at 3M developing abrasives and worked with the automotive field. He taught me that orange peel in a new vehicle limited to a smaller area was a indicator of paint work after production, this happens usually in transport damage, something Rivian has had issues with. That is why I asked what your vin is.

Honestly, Its everywhere you look. The pictures I posted are different areas of the truck

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