Eh, most trucks are going aluminum due to weight savings for EPA MPG's. Ford F150 body panels are the same. When I bought the R1T knowing it is aluminum skinned I knew that I would be getting some PDR done at some point in the future (Now I've owned the truck 15 months and did 1 PDR appt that...
Besides the stickers, I think this one looks a heck of a lot better in color vs. the stainless.
I'm not advocating the styling, I think they look worse in person than in pictures. And its hideous and frankly too big for me. But, this looks better IMHO.
I think this brings up a great question: Other than a wrapped CT (which I must admit, makes it look a hell of a lot better), has anyone seen a CT in the wild that looks clean?
When I wash my truck, it looks clean for at least two weeks. Like, really clean. Every CT I have seen looks so dirty.
I'll be honest, it does look like that.
I had a white 2016 mazda 6 commuter at one point and that exact same thing happened to it. Looked almost identical to the photos. Clay bar and a bit of light polish removed all of it. The big question will be, will the oxidation come back on the CT...
FWIW- I would not get Xpel from the factory. Have a local reputable shop do it. That way if any panels go wrong you have someone to bring it to.
Where are you at in CA? I got my front clip done for a great price (close to Rivian's price) in south orange county.
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Yeah, if we didn't have a forum member saying he got his tires then I wouldn't have done it. Also, I paid with my CC through paypal, so I've got 2 layers of protection there in case.
Wish me luck! Just bought 4. This is a steal if they come through. I'll just store them in the attic in the garage until my current set wears out (I think I have about 6 months left- maybe).
Honestly, America's tire is the best. Their service is so good I refuse to buy tires elsewhere. It doesn't matter where the tires come from they will rotate and balance tires on all my vehicles for free.
True. I waved a lot at first. Now I see Rivians all the time it's too much.
It's like, imagine model 3/Y owners waved to every one they saw. That would be downright dangerous around here lol.
Damn I wave to @ironpig all the time and he never waves back.
But for real, I don't wave unless I know you. Yes, you have good taste in vehicles. I don't feel that needs to be acknowledged. Now, if I see a stranger in a parking lot with a Rivian I will probably drum up some cheap conversation.
This X2. Lomax cover is excellent. Some people don't like that it sits "on top" of the bed vs in the channel. I was in that camp before I bought it. 2 days later I didn't even notice it. The flip back functionality makes a night and day difference.