socal shop recommendations? It is getting real

[abirozy]

Good afternoon

I live in Fullerton and I just signed my preliminary buyers agreement, so should get my Rivian Blue R1T soon. I don't want to do too much driving before I get it protected and plan on tinting windows, paint correction, ceramic coating, and possibly a full front PPF.

I had that done to my Tesla about 6 years ago, but was not satisfied with the quality so looking for another shop to go to.

Anyone in southern california have a good recommendation or shop they have used in the past they like?

As always, thanks in advance

Adam

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[shamoo]

Protective Film Solutions in Costa Mesa (https://protectivefilmsolutions.com/ - near Ikea) is a very good one. You've probably seen them on Instagram doing a lot of exotic/super/hyper cars. They are $2500 for the R1T/S and many other cars for full front.

Pinnacle Film Protection (https://www.pinnaclefilmpro.com/ - Tustin) is one I've used multiple times. It is a guy local to me who does work in his own garage. His work is amazing. He's done two of my cars, and at least 3-4 of my friends' vehicles (Teslas). They used to be less than PFS above, but I know prices have increased over the last couple of years. Used to be in the $1700-1900 mark. I believe it is more now, you'll have to reach out to him.

All this is full front. The latter guy will also do top of rear bumper, pillars (if feasible), behind door handles, door edges (if feasible) for no extra charge (when I did it, not sure about now).

I plan to use one of them when I get my Rivian/Tesla.

 

[abirozy]

Protective Film Solutions in Costa Mesa (https://protectivefilmsolutions.com/ - near Ikea) is a very good one. You've probably seen them on Instagram doing a lot of exotic/super/hyper cars. They are $2500 for the R1T/S and many other cars for full front.

Pinnacle Film Protection (https://www.pinnaclefilmpro.com/ - Tustin) is one I've used multiple times. It is a guy local to me who does work in his own garage. His work is amazing. He's done two of my cars, and at least 3-4 of my friends' vehicles (Teslas). They used to be less than PFS above, but I know prices have increased over the last couple of years. Used to be in the $1700-1900 mark. I believe it is more now, you'll have to reach out to him.

All this is full front. The latter guy will also do top of rear bumper, pillars (if feasible), behind door handles, door edges (if feasible) for no extra charge (when I did it, not sure about now).

I plan to use one of them when I get my Rivian/Tesla.

are they good for the ceramic coat / paint correction / tint?

 

[shamoo]

are they good for the ceramic coat / paint correction / tint?

Yes, the first one (Protective Film Solutions) can do all of it. You can see what they work on if you search for them on Instagram.

The other is only PPF.

 

[Ladiver]

@abirozy I’ll let you be the test run. If they are good, they can do mine too!

 

[bornagain3]

@abirozy Did you end up doing your PPF and other stuff at Protective Film Solutions in Costa Mesa ? How were the results? Do you mind sharing the price if you still have that info? Thanks!

 

[abirozy]

@abirozy Did you end up doing your PPF and other stuff at Protective Film Solutions in Costa Mesa ? How were the results? Do you mind sharing the price if you still have that info? Thanks!

I went with Polished Protection in Long Beach. I was very satisfied with the results. It was just over 5K for tint, full front PPF, and paint correction.

https://www.rivianforums.com/forum/...coat-exterior-interior-tint.5346/#post-144700

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