Rivian R2 PPF, colors & color change
The R2 is arriving in Bay Area driveways, and its big slab-sided panels and full-width light bar are exactly what freeway debris finds first. We protect it with STEK paint protection film at our Oakland shop, clear to keep the factory color, satin or matte to change the look, or a full color change. Prices below are for the R2, not a "starting at".
R2 quick answer
Most Bay Area R2 owners: Full Front PPF, $3,050 (hood, fenders, bumper, mirrors). Add the Track Pack for $3,550 total. Keeping it for years, or a dark color: Full Body, $8,975. Want it satin or matte: $9,525, full-body protection and a new finish in one. The STEK Final Coat ceramic finish, paint correction included and the 12-year warranty are in every price.
Every Rivian R2 color, and what we'd do with it
Rivian sells the R2 in eight gloss colors (fewer on the Premium and Standard trims). None is matte from the factory, so satin or matte film is the way to get that look.
| R2 color | Available on | Our take |
|---|---|---|
| Esker Silver | All trims (no-cost color) | Clear gloss keeps the metallic flake bright. A good base for a satin conversion. |
| Launch Green | Performance, Launch Package only | The launch color. Satin film turns it into a soft olive with every line showing. |
| Catalina Cove | Performance and Premium (R2 only) | Clear gloss to keep the depth, or satin for a chalky coastal blue. |
| Borealis | Performance only | Clear gloss. A color this specific is hard to touch up, so film earns its keep. |
| Half Moon Grey | All trims | Satin turns it into the classic stealth grey. |
| Forest Green | All trims | Clear gloss, or satin for a deep matte green. |
| Glacier White | All trims | Clear gloss takes the chips and road tar that show first on white paint. |
| Midnight | All trims | Every chip shows on dark paint. Full Front at minimum; satin black is the stealth build. |
What an R2 looks like in film
Concept renderings, so you can picture the finish before you commit. Ask to see the real film samples when you visit.
Rivian R2 prices
| On an R2 | Price |
|---|---|
| Full Front PPF (hood, fenders, bumper, mirrors) | $3,050 |
| Full Front + Track Pack (A-pillars, windshield header, rockers, door edges) | $3,550 |
| Full Body PPF, clear gloss | $8,975 |
| Full Body satin or true-matte conversion | $9,525 |
| Hood · Bumper · Roof | $925 · $825 · $1,125 |
| Rocker panels (big wheels throw debris at the sides) | $395 |
| Windshield PPF (STEK DYNOtop) | $425 |
| Door cups · Door edges · Luggage sill | $65 · $50 · $100 |
| Gloss black roof | $1,450 |
| Window tint, every window (ACTION+ / SMART+ / NEX+) | $670 / $840 / $1,200 |
| Glass roof tint add-on | $260 / $310 / $420 |
| 5-Year Ceramic Coating (on paint without film) | $990 |
| Color change (gloss, matte, color-shift, carbon) | Quoted to the car |
Why the R2 is a good car for film
- Big, flat panels. The R2's slab-sided body has few seams, which suits full-body film and a clean satin conversion.
- The light bar and the hood edge sit right where freeway debris lands. Full Front covers them.
- Up to 21-inch wheels and 9.6 inches of ground clearance mean the rockers and lower doors take what the tires throw. That is what the Track Pack is for.
- A panoramic glass roof lets in a lot of sun. A high-heat-rejection tint on the roof keeps the cabin cooler.
- Factory colors you can't easily touch up. Borealis, Catalina Cove and Launch Green are specific. Film takes the hit so there's no chip in the paint to match.
Bring it in right after delivery
The best time for film is before the R2's first weeks of freeway miles. Book your slot before the delivery date and bring the car straight to us. We wash, decontaminate and machine-polish first, so wash marks and transport haze are reduced, not sealed under the film; that prep is in the price. Full Front takes 2 days; Full Body takes 4 days.
Close to Rivian, on the other side of the Bay Bridge
Our shop is at 3425 Ettie St in West Oakland, about 15 minutes from Rivian's San Francisco space on Fell St and its South San Francisco service center, and an easy drive from Rivian Palo Alto and San Jose. Film is installed indoors at the shop, never in a driveway: dust under film ruins the job.
What we install
Clear: STEK DYNOshield, an 8-mil self-healing film with a 10-year warranty that goes to 12 years with the STEK Final Coat ceramic finish we include on every PPF job. Satin and matte: STEK DYNOmatte and DYNOmatte-flat. Color: the STEK color range, from gloss and matte blacks to color-shift and carbon. See every finish in our film catalog, and full pricing on the PPF page.
Rivian R2 FAQ
How much is PPF on a Rivian R2?
The R2 is a large vehicle on our size grid. Full Front $3,050, Full Front with the Track Pack (A-pillars, windshield header, rockers, door edges) $3,550, Full Body $8,975. The STEK Final Coat ceramic finish, paint correction included and the 12-year STEK warranty are in every price.
What colors does the Rivian R2 come in?
Eight on the Performance trim: Esker Silver, Launch Green (Launch Package only), Borealis, Catalina Cove, Half Moon Grey, Forest Green, Glacier White and Midnight. Premium drops Launch Green and Borealis; Standard also drops Catalina Cove. All are gloss; Rivian offers no factory matte.
Can I make my R2 matte or satin?
Yes. A full-body satin (STEK DYNOmatte) or true-flat (DYNOmatte-flat) conversion on an R2 is $9,525, the same price for both finishes. It changes the look and protects every painted panel at once, and it comes off cleanly if you ever want the gloss back.
Can I change the color of my R2?
Yes, with STEK color PPF: gloss and matte blacks, greys, whites, greens, blues, color-shift and carbon patterns. Color film is ordered for your car, so it is quoted to the car. Send us your trim and the color you want.
When should I get PPF on a new R2?
Right after delivery is best: before the first freeway miles chip the hood and bumper. Bring it in as is. We wash, decontaminate and machine-polish before any film goes on, and that prep is included. Book before your delivery date so the slot is waiting.
Can you tint the R2 glass roof?
Yes. All-window tint on an SUV is $670 to $1,200 depending on the STEK film line, and the glass roof is an add-on from $260. Heat rejection on a big glass roof is where the higher lines pay off.
Rivian sells XPEL. Why STEK?
Both are serious films. We are a STEK shop: DYNOshield clear film with a 10-year warranty that goes to 12 with the Final Coat finish we include on every job, and a full range of satin, matte and color films from the same maker. Ask us to compare any quote line by line.
Where are you, and how long does it take?
3425 Ettie St, West Oakland: about 15 minutes from Rivian's SF space on Fell St and its South San Francisco service center. Full Front takes 2 days, Full Body 4 days. A 30% deposit holds the date.