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+title: "R1T XPEL PPF and Tint"
+categories: [Rivian, Bacon]
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+date: 2025-5-28
+author: Ryan Klumph
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+> Get $500 of Rivian credit! Use code **RYAN4190772** when [ordering your new Rivian](https://rivian.com/configurations/list?reprCode=RYAN4190772).   
+
+I shared a photo of my **Rivian R1T California Dune's** recent tint work on the front windows and was asked about some of the details. I thought I'd break down the process and cost for anyone interested in doing something similar. My receipt scans are below!
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+<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Dune looking good with the front windows tinted <a href="https://t.co/Nv75hLKu94">pic.twitter.com/Nv75hLKu94</a></p>&mdash; thatvirtualboy (@thatvirtualboy) <a href="https://twitter.com/thatvirtualboy/status/1926313030821851582?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 24, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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+#### Choosing XPEL
+I started by following the `Rivian x XPEL` link in the [Rivian Gear Shop](https://rivian.com/configurations/list?reprCode=RYAN4190772). This took me to the XPEL site where I could select my desired product and coverage. Using their configurator, I chose the **Ultimate Plus PPF** on the **Full Front** and **Prime XR Tint** for the driver and passenger front windows. The total in the tool shows **$2,195** -- which is really quite close to what I anticipated the cost to be. Just look at all that coverage!
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+![XPEL](/assets/images/R1T/xpel.png){:width="70%"} 
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+With this number in mind, I called a local shop I've used before to get a quote for essentially the same configuration, but this shop didn't use XPEL. To my surprise, their quote was over $3000! 🥵
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+Without any hesitation, I looked up the nearest XPEL shop which was about an hour's drive away from me. After sharing with them I called due to their partnership with Rivian for work on the R1T, they gave me a quote for the same options I spec'd out on the XPEL website. Of course I anticipated their quote to match the website and was pleasantly surprised by their number: $1874
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+I thought that even if they jacked up the price to what I saw using the online tool, at least it was significantly less than the $3000 quote I got. 
+
+#### Tint
+At the shop we confirmed the options and tinting. We landed on **20%** tint for the front windows, as that level would best match the factory tint on the R1T. 
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+I didn't get any other windows darkened or UV film applied, just a simple matching of the front to everything else. 
+
+#### PPF
+This shop told me that the Rivian PPF can be applied 1 of 2 ways: using Rivian's pre-configured sheets which tend to cover the body panels *up to* the edges, or using their method of larger full sheets that get fully wrapped around each edge for maximum protection. 
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+The Rivian sheets were cheaper since it's ultimately less material, and less laborious to apply and that's what I ended up going with. 
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+The interesting thing is the sheet used on the hood actually does wrap around all edges - the ENTIRE thing is covered with the Full Front option which is just so awesome. So many other companies just do a third or half of the hood. I feel pretty good knowing the hood is 100% protected. 
+
+#### Paperwork + Final Numbers
+In case you're interested, below is the receipt for the work completed. The total ended up exactly at **$1874 + tip**. Overall I would certainly recommend the XPEL product -- it's already proven useful here in the Rockies! And if you're in the Colorado area, I would highly recommend Advance Industries - they were really great to work with! Thanks for reading!
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+![Receipt](/assets/images/R1T/ai-1.png){:width="60%"} 
+![Receipt](/assets/images/R1T/ai-2.png){:width="60%"} 
+![Receipt](/assets/images/R1T/ai-3.png){:width="60%"} 
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+
+> Get $500 of Rivian credit! Use code **RYAN4190772** when [ordering your new Rivian](https://rivian.com/configurations/list?reprCode=RYAN4190772).