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Finally got around to following through on my intent to dip my factory 21" wheels. I used the kit from DipYourCar that comes with cleaner, brake masking bags, dip release, and 5 cans. Prep wasn't bad, and I ended up doing 3 light dusting coats and 3 heavy wet coats. I went with The Hyperdip brand Brass Monkey to pair with Forest Green. It's definitely not a color you'd use with Red, Black, Blue, or Yellow but with Forest Green I think it looks great. Not the cleanest job but the overall look is good enough for me and much better than the factory 2 tone finish.

Rivian R1T R1S Plasti Dipped 21" Wheels in Brass Monkey color by HyperDip PXL_20230308_172538447
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Turned out great!
 
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Looks great. Reduces the flower look of the 21’s!
Yeah a solid color really makes it look a lot better. The actual wheel pattern is very similar to one of the primary Jeep Wrangler wheel pattern but the machined face really draws the eye to the flower petal look.
 

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It looks great in the Sun, I was not a fan of how it turned out in the shade/dark so i ended up with the the lighter yellow one (to which I also didnt like) so ill do with black LOL.

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I’m planning to do something similar with my 21s on my RB truck. A little more gold. Wish me luck!
 
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It looks great in the Sun, I was not a fan of how it turned out in the shade/dark so i ended up with the the lighter yellow one (to which I also didnt like) so ill do with black LOL.

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Yeah in the dark where the metallic flake doesn't show as much it has more of a gunmetal/charcoal look to it but even that's better than the two tone factory.

I did get a can of the bronze gold as well to maybe do a top coat with it and lighten it up but I was so happy with how it looked that we decided not to use it.
 
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Did you spray the tire as well?
I used the dip release that they sell as part of the kit so you don't have to tape it off. I took these pictures before peeling off the overspray but it peeled off pretty easily. A lot easier than the index cards or trying to use masking tape.
 

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Forgot the whole tire!
 

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Yeah in the dark where the metallic flake doesn't show as much it has more of a gunmetal/charcoal look to it but even that's better than the two tone factory.

I did get a can of the bronze gold as well to maybe do a top coat with it and lighten it up but I was so happy with how it looked that we decided not to use it.

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Can you describe the process required to achieve this end result?

Look great by the way!!
 

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Yeah a solid color really makes it look a lot better. The actual wheel pattern is very similar to one of the primary Jeep Wrangler wheel pattern but the machined face really draws the eye to the flower petal look.
Ya I think the same thing when I’m behind a wrangler! They are also machined and black tho but doesn’t have the same flower look like ours. Rivian really over designed this wheel unfortunately.
 
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Can you describe the process required to achieve this end result?

Look great by the way!!
First went here https://www.dipyourcar.com/pages/dyc-university and watched the relevant videos and then I basically just followed that process. I bought the wheel kit that they sell and it comes with the masking bags, cleaner, 5 cans of paint, and dip release.

  • Cleaned the wheels thoroughly with the cleaner and a microfiber cloth
  • threaded the masking bags behind the wheels to cover the brake calipers and discs completely
  • used the dip release on the entire face of the tire
  • elevated the truck to High to allow more room to work
  • 3 light dusting coats form the base and allow the spray to fully bond to the wheel. Even after 3 coats, it looks like crap still but its important to do this before going with heavy coats.
  • 3 heavy wet coats making sure to get the entire surface from multiple angles
  • Went about 15 minutes between coats, making sure it was dry to the touch and not tacky.
  • Let it dry for about an hour before removing the masking bags from the brakes
  • Let it set overnight before peeling off the overspray and hitting areas that didn't peel away with a stiff bristle brush.
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