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How soft is Rivian Paint?

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How true is that statement about ceramic coats though? That you won't have to wax it for years. Hmmm. Sounds suspicious.
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On my R1T the paint is fine - it’s the bodywork that is insanely soft. The bodywork dents if you look at it wrong.
i got out of the truck one day and turned too quick and bumped my elbow on the rear door below the window. The bump was enough to both tingle my pinky and divot the door.
 

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Go to Out of Spec Detailing on Youtube and you will learn everything you need to know.

Mostly what I've gleaned from it is I'm not getting PPF. I will probably use some kind of Ceramic coating that I apply myself. I am.going to buy a pressure washer and all the accruements and chemicals to do the job right and just wash my car every other week or so. Best of all, not worry about it.

Save money for more important things and still have a good looking R2. If I get a Koenigsegg, I'll do more things. But unless I win the lottery, that's not gonna happen.
 

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There's no such thing as an auto car wash that doesn't cause scratches or swirls...glad you're pleased with it though. That's all that matters at the EOD.
It's called no-touch for a reason.
 

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