Tiger stripes in hood paint

[Blueassassin]

I'm starting to notice more pictures of silver trucks and the same issues.

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[AxelR]

Besides fixing the paint issue, did they agree on realigning your panels?
Front clip doesn’t align with fenders (passenger side at the very least), hood is always an easy fix.

 

[AxelR]

I'm starting to notice more pictures of silver trucks and the same issues.

The charging door looks completely off on this one.
Maybe that’s why Silver is a free option despite all the metal flake they have to use? Just kidding, besides the application issue it’s a beautiful color.

 

[DaveA]

Awesome, I believe your truck should be in good hands! I've always been very happy with their work and customer service. When Rivian first announced their collision repair network almost 18 months ago, I reached out to this shop suggesting that they apply. Sounds like they made the cut.

I'm starting to notice more pictures of silver trucks and the same issues.

Wow! Once you see it you can't un-see it. It seems to be less noticeable than mine, but it is still there. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Blueassassin]

Wow! Once you see it you can't un-see it. It seems to be less noticeable than mine, but it is still there. Thanks for sharing.

I watched The rivian stories talk about limestone at lunch and they kept showing this picture and I couldn't stop starring a the hood to the LA silver and how they didn't see that.

 

[DaveA]

Besides fixing the paint issue, did they agree on realigning your panels?
Front clip doesn’t align with fenders (passenger side at the very least), hood is always an easy fix.

I listed all my concerns with them and sent pics. I'm hopeful they all get done. That front clip had a small bubble in the paint...you could see that someone tried to buff it out, and it dulled the paint around the area where that front clip meets the fender. Another issue on the list.

 

[Craigins]

For what it's worth, I sent a link to this post to my family members that work in the paint/QC departments. So the workers know now at least.

Not sure how fast info flows through the Rivian business machine.

 

[DaveA]

Body shop resprays are never as good as the assembly plant where the factory paint is baked on at roughly 300 degrees. It can’t be duplicated in a body shop.

I don't think it can get worse from a respray, which is why I'll allow it. lol

 

[DaveA]

See if you can ask that question within your original 7 day window. I would "KAREN" it up a little bit at least so you arent stuck with that as a NON-Option.

Asked my guide again yesterday as the clock is ticking...apologized for the delay in getting an answer, but....tick tock. To be honest, I'm better off keeping it regardless, as someone will pay more than I paid for it. I'd come out ahead if I get it back and I'm not 95% pleased. IMO

 

[kanundrum]

Asked my guide again yesterday as the clock is ticking...apologized for the delay in getting an answer, but....tick tock. To be honest, I'm better off keeping it regardless, as someone will pay more than I paid for it. I'd come out ahead if I get it back and I'm not 95% pleased. IMO

I see the problem as if you do sell it you will have a year or 2+ wait to get another one rather than Rivian making it right but if you do prefer that then definitely go for it I say!

 

[Taycanfrank]

Asked my guide again yesterday as the clock is ticking...apologized for the delay in getting an answer, but....tick tock. To be honest, I'm better off keeping it regardless, as someone will pay more than I paid for it. I'd come out ahead if I get it back and I'm not 95% pleased. IMO

Most people won't buy a car at this price with paint defects. You are correct that a good condition R1T is worth more than what you paid but your car is currently not a good condition R1T.

Just something to keep in mind as you choose how to deal with this, I'd personally demand a new R1T and would use a light specifically for paint inspection before accepting delivery.

 

[DaveA]

Most people won't buy a car at this price with paint defects. You are correct that a good condition R1T is worth more than what you paid but your car is currently not a good condition R1T.

Just something to keep in mind as you choose how to deal with this, I'd personally demand a new R1T and would use a light specifically for paint inspection before accepting delivery.

It should be good condition once returned. All the silver trucks I've seen so far have the same defect. Most people aren't OCD and as anal retentive as me, I would think.

 

[Inkedsphynx]

I wouldn't pay list price 2 years ago for an R1T with this level of paint defect, and I'd be willing to pay 150k to get mine without paint defects right now, let alone 2 years ago.

FWIW ?

 

[DaveA]

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I see the problem as if you do sell it you will have a year or 2+ wait to get another one rather than Rivian making it right but if you do prefer that then definitely go for it I say!

Copied RJ. Done F***in around.

 

[kanundrum]

Copied RJ. Done F***in around.

FWIW the night before prices changed I sent RJ a bunch of WTF memes and the next morning they retracted their statement. Not saying it helped but bourbon definitely did the talking!

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