Preserving Brilliance: Rivian R1S Xpel STEALTH Satin Matte Paint Protection Film PPF and Fusion Plus Ceramic Coating for the Yellow Rivian R1S at Seattle ClearBra
The automotive world has witnessed a revolution with the emergence of Rivian, an electric vehicle manufacturer challenging the status quo with its eco-conscious and high-performance offerings. One standout from their lineup is the Rivian R1S, a remarkable electric SUV that combines innovation with adventure. Owners of the vibrant yellow Rivian R1S understand the importance of safeguarding their investment while maintaining its unique aesthetic appeal. In this article, we delve into how Seattle ClearBra, located in Redmond, Washington, and serving areas such as Bellevue, Kirkland, Greater Seattle, Everett, Monroe, Shoreline, Tacoma, and Renton, provides complete protection and enhancement for the Rivian R1S. We’ll explore the installation of XPEL STEALTH Satin Matte PPF, emblem removal, mirror and taillight removal for a precision install, lifetime installation warranty, XPEL’s 10-year manufacturer warranty, Fusion Plus Ceramic Coating, and the addition of XPEL PRIME XR ceramic window tint. Additionally, we’ll discuss the upcoming opening of Nashville ClearBra in November 2023 and the legacy of Vancouver ClearBra.
Seattle ClearBra: The Trusted Authority in Automotive Protection
Seattle ClearBra has earned a distinguished reputation as a leader in the field of automotive protection services. Their commitment to preserving and enhancing the appearance of high-end vehicles has made them a go-to destination for automotive enthusiasts in the Pacific Northwest. Situated in Redmond, Washington, Seattle ClearBra proudly serves a vast array of areas, including Bellevue, Kirkland, Greater Seattle, Everett, Monroe, Shoreline, Tacoma, and Renton. With a team of highly skilled professionals and state-of-the-art facilities, Seattle ClearBra stands as a premier destination for those seeking top-tier paint protection solutions. We are proud sponsors of the Rivian Forum where you can find us posting new work recently complete, Seattle ClearBra updates and the occasional special for our Rivian clients.
XPEL Certified Installers: Masters of Precision
Seattle ClearBra distinguishes itself with its team of XPEL Certified installers, a testament to their commitment to excellence. XPEL is a globally renowned name in the automotive protection industry, renowned for its premium products and stringent certification process. Becoming an XPEL Certified installer involves intensive training and the demonstration of expertise in the precise application of XPEL’s advanced products.
Seattle ClearBra is proud to house a cadre of XPEL Certified installers with a cumulative experience of more than two decades in the field. This exceptional level of proficiency underscores their unwavering dedication to providing the highest level of protection for your cherished vehicles. Whether you own a Rivian R1S, a luxury sedan, or a sports car, Seattle ClearBra is your trusted partner for meticulous care and precision.
XPEL STEALTH Satin Matte PPF: Elevating Elegance to the Next Level
The Rivian R1S Xpel STEALTH Satin Matte Paint Protection Film is a stunning showcase of modern design, and its vibrant yellow hue is an expression of individuality. To preserve this unique appearance while ensuring optimal protection, Seattle ClearBra offers XPEL STEALTH Satin Matte PPF. Unlike traditional gloss PPF, STEALTH offers a satin matte finish that accentuates the vehicle’s lines and contours, providing a distinct and sophisticated appearance.
XPEL STEALTH Satin Matte PPF is engineered to shield your Rivian R1S from an array of threats, including stone chips, road debris, scratches, and environmental contaminants such as bird droppings and tree sap. The beauty of STEALTH lies in its ability to maintain the matte finish, keeping your R1S looking pristine.
Seattle ClearBra’s XPEL Certified installers go to great lengths to ensure a seamless and virtually invisible application of STEALTH Satin Matte PPF. Every edge and corner of your vehicle is meticulously considered to provide comprehensive coverage while preserving the original aesthetics.
Emblem, Mirror, and Taillight Removal: Precision is Paramount
Achieving a flawless and precise installation of paint protection film requires a meticulous approach. Seattle ClearBra takes this commitment seriously and often performs emblem, mirror, and taillight removal during the installation process. This level of detail ensures that the film wraps seamlessly around edges and corners, leaving no room for vulnerabilities.
The emblem, mirror, and taillight removal process was executed with precision by Seattle ClearBra’s expert team. It is a testament to their dedication to providing the highest level of protection for your Rivian R1S.
Lifetime Installation Warranty and XPEL Manufacturer Warranty: Peace of Mind
Seattle ClearBra stands behind the quality of their work. They offer a lifetime installation warranty, assuring customers that their investment is protected for the long haul. In addition to this, XPEL provides a manufacturer warranty of 10 years for their products. This dual warranty system offers unparalleled peace of mind, allowing Rivian R1S owners to drive with confidence, knowing that their vehicle’s protection is guaranteed.
XPEL Fusion Plus Ceramic Coating: Brilliance that Lasts
While paint protection film provides exceptional initial protection, Seattle ClearBra believes in taking a comprehensive approach to safeguarding your vehicle. XPEL Fusion Plus Ceramic Coating is the perfect complement to ensure your Rivian R1S maintains its brilliance over time.
XPEL Fusion Plus Ceramic Coating enhances the gloss and depth of your vehicle’s paint, resulting in a showroom-quality shine. It also creates a hydrophobic surface that repels water, simplifying cleaning and maintenance. The coating offers UV protection, guarding against paint fading and oxidation.
What truly sets Fusion Plus apart is its durability. Unlike traditional wax or sealants that degrade with time, Fusion Plus forms a permanent bond with your vehicle’s paint, delivering long-lasting protection from 4 to 8 years, and a captivating appearance that endures.
XPEL PRIME XR Ceramic Window Tint: Enhancing Comfort and Safety
Seattle ClearBra goes the extra mile in ensuring your driving experience is exceptional by adding XPEL PRIME XR ceramic window tint. This innovative window tint is not only stylish but also serves to improve comfort and safety on the road.
PRIME XR is designed to reject infrared (IR) heat and block harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays. It offers unparalleled solar performance, reducing heat buildup inside the vehicle and protecting the occupants from the sun’s harmful effects. It’s worth noting that PRIME XR holds the prestigious Skin Cancer Foundation approval, underlining its commitment to safety.
Nashville ClearBra: Expanding Excellence
Seattle ClearBra’s dedication to excellence doesn’t stop at the Pacific Northwest. In November 2023, they are excited to announce the grand opening of Nashville ClearBra. Nashville ClearBra will extend the same level of expertise and dedication to automotive protection services to the Nashville area. Rivian R1S Xpel STEALTH Satin Matte Paint Protection Film owners in Nashville can look forward to benefiting from XPEL STEALTH Satin Matte PPF, Fusion Plus Ceramic Coating, and PRIME XR ceramic window tint installed by XPEL Certified installers.
Vancouver ClearBra: The Origin of Excellence
The legacy of ClearBra began with the establishment of Vancouver ClearBra in Vancouver, Canada. This initial shop set the standard for excellence in automotive protection services, earning a reputation that quickly spread across borders. Today, the legacy of Vancouver ClearBra is carried forward by Seattle ClearBra, Nashville ClearBra, and future expansions.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Paint Protection Film in Seattle
How Long Does PPF Last?
You can expect paint protection film to last between 5 and 7 years, on average, with the possibility to last up to 10 years or more. This depends on a number of factors including driving conditions, how well it’s cared for, how it was installed, and typical wear and tear.
While it does offer self healing properties, these will diminish over time. This is to be expected given the natural wear and tear of any automotive compounds and protective applications.
Is Paint Protection Film a Good Investment?
Any application of PPF is a worthwhile investment for most vehicles. Whether you’re looking to maintain trade-in value or you want to keep your vehicle looking fresh and cared-for, PPC is a cost-effective option for achieving this.
If you’re the type of person that wants your vehicle to look perfect, well preserved, and keep the highest possible value – then a Seattle paint protection film installation is definitely worth it.
Does PPF Increase the Value of a Car?
This type of protective coating won’t necessarily increase the value of your car. However, it will increase the resale value of your car as it will help to maintain the exterior appearance and improve its overall cosmetic look.
This can definitely come in handy when it’s time to sell your vehicle or trade it in.
Can You Install PPF Yourself?
Although it’s possible, it’s definitely not recommended to install a paint protection film on your own. We recommend visiting a professional Seattle PPF installer that can perform the job with precision and an attention to detail you might miss at home.
Xpel FUSION Plus Ceramic Coating
Seattle ClearBra offers a high-quality ceramic coating Nano sealant being Xpel FUSION Plus to help protect your clear bra or other unprotected surfaces. This includes paint clear coat, plastic trim, fabric, leather, rims, windows, chrome and many other areas where ceramic coatings can be applied. Ceramic coating is designed and proven to prevent the contaminants from sticking and destroying areas protected. If you choose not to have clear bra installed on all painted clear coat areas, it’s recommended to polish aka do color correction on those areas to remove swirl marks, holograms and spiderwebbing. This will allow for the best look possible by preparing the clear coat on the paint surface to be protected by eliminating scratching.
The following area specific formulas are available for your vehicle:
- Paint and PPF – For use on the painted areas on your Tesla and on the clear bra paint protection film
- Wheel and Caliper – For use on the rim faces and inner tubs of your rims and painted brake calipers
- Upholstery – For use on leather, artificial leather, vinyl and carpeted areas
- Glass – For use on the exterior glass panels
- Plastic and Trim – For use on the exterior non painted plastic moldings and trim areas
Xpel PRIME XR Window Tinting
Seattle ClearBra offers quality window tinting services using Xpel PRIME XR tint from Xpel. This is a lifetime warranty Nano ceramic series of window tint, designed to reject infrared heat up to 88%. We also offer a standard carbon series automotive window tint called Xpel PRIME CS. In addition, we offer a top performance infrared heat rejecting window tint Xpel PRIME XR PLUS.
Options range from 70% VLT to 5% VLT with the higher number being the lighter film and lower number being the darker. VLT stands for Visual Light Transmission. 5% is known as limo tint in the window tint industry and the higher 70% film is virtually see through. The 70% is generally used on front windshield as it does very little to change the look of the window or limit the view from in or outside of the windows where applied.
70% VLT is legal in Washington State for the front windshield and about 24% is the legal limit for the front side windows.
VLT Percentages Offered by Seattle ClearBra at our Redmond Washington Shop:
- 70% – Has a very slight tint and almost unnoticeable. Used on front windshields to keep it legal or if you don’t want a tinted look but want the infrared and UV rejection offered by a Nano ceramic tint
- 55% – Is a bit of a tint and very easy to see in and out regardless of day or night
- 30% – Legal for the front side windows and getting towards the darker side
- 20% – Closely matches factory OEM tinted privacy glass that comes on the rear windows of vehicles
- 15% – Not legal on front side windows or windshield and is getting pretty dark
- 5% – This is referred to as limo tint and very hard to see in, and difficult to see out at night when no lights around
Xpel ULTIMATE Plus Clear Bra PPF
Xpel ULTIMATE PLUS Clear Bra
Seattle ClearBra offers Xpel ULTIMATE PLUS clear bra PPF paint protection film for installation to our Greater Seattle clients from our Redmond Washington shop. This is a top-quality, self-healing, glossy, translucent clear bra. Xpel ULTIMATE Plus is designed to prevent rock chips, sand blasting, minor scrapes and dings on the paint during your ownership for up to 10 years from the date of installation. Xpel stands behind their Xpel ULTIMATE PLUS clear bra for 10 years and Seattle ClearBra offers a lifetime installation warranty to protect your initial investment.
Xpel ULTIMATE PLUS and Xpel ULTIMATE FUSION listed below, will protect your vehicle from swirl marks, holograms and spiderwebbing, thus eliminating the need to ever polish your vehicle again. In addition to keeping your paint looking like new, the Xpel ULTIMATE PLUS paint protection film will give your vehicle a deep shine while making washing easier. You can wax, apply a sealant or have us apply Xpel FUSION Plus ceramic coating to your ULITIMATE PLUS clear bra if you choose.
Xel ULTIMATE FUSION Ceramic Coated Clear Bra
If you’d like to make an upgrade from Xpel ULTIMATE PLUS clear bra, there’s now Xpel ULTIMATE FUSION pre-ceramic coated clear bra PPF paint protection film. This new clear bra has all the same benefits as the ULTIMATE PLUS, expect with a ceramic coating already added, and a smoother surface. Xpel FUSION PLUS ceramic coating has been added to the Xpel ULTIMATE FUSION clear bra during the manufacturing process. This addition will make your job of cleaning your vehicle very easy.
A complimentary product to help maintain your ULTIMATE FUSION clear bra is Xpel BOOST. Xpel BOOST is a liquid you apply after you do a car wash by spraying it on your vehicle and wiping off with a microfiber cloth. This will help keep the life of the ceramic coating working longer then if you opt not to apply Xpel BOOST every so often.
Xpel STEALTH Clear Bra PPF
Xpel STEALTH clear bra PPF paint protection film is a translucent satin finish clear bra designed to change the finish of your vehicles finish from gloss to satin matte or protect an existing frozen satin finish. Much like the Xpel ULTIMATE Plus clear bra, Xpel STEALTH has a 10-year warranty against bubbling, cracking, discoloration, or staining and a lifetime installation warranty through Seattle ClearBra. You can wash the vehicle as you see fit and even have Xpel FUSION Plus ceramic coating applied.
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