Crossbar Stains: Looking for a solution

Morgan · 2024-12-22T17:10:59+00:00

Now that I've installed the SnapPlate front license plate holder, I finally filled out the EveryAmp review. Here it is. Hope it helps others: Shipped promptly, so the license plate holder arrived well before we picked up the car. Engineered and built VERY precisely to hold the plate very close to the front bumper without scraping. Installation instructions were clear, would have benefited from one more picture showing how to find the center slots in the grille. Grille Depth Adjustment instructions were also clear; with one half-turn adjustment of three screws, the license plate holder fit PERFECTLY in place. Check the EveryAmp web site for photographs of how much their product blocks the front camera image at every setting. After reviewing the photos, I chose the center setting. I find the camera interference at that setting is trivial for me. There's a lot of competition for the front-of-R1 real estate. My understanding is that Rivian's front plate holder requires drilling a hole in a perfectly good vehicle, and can also block a small part of the camera image. Tow hook mounts take a tow hook out of commission, and can block a sensor. EveryAmp's mount is designed to protect the grille by snapping off when attacked by a car-wash brush, so you have to dismount it (relatively easy to do) and remount it before washing. I'm still happy with the EveryAmp product, which we have installed in our R1S and now R1T. Very best wishes!

Rivian Blue

Member

Dec 9, 2024

Earlier this week I washed my R1S and used 3D Bug Remover. I have had great results with this product until this wash. The issue was not with the paint on my R1S, but rather the crossbars.

I had a ton of bugs on the grill and noticed a fair amount on the front crossbar too. After hitting all relevant concentrations of bug, I finished my wash and upon drying the vehicle I noticed staining on the aluminum crossbars. So far I have tried:

- Vinegar & Water solution
- Straight cleaning Vinegar
- Lemon + Salt salve
- Mother's Mag & Aluminum Polish

Some people might say it's not a big deal but I'm someone who pays a lot of attention to details and this is a detail that I certainly don't like. Also, the fact that it's noticable too is something that doesn't sit well with me and that's why I'm looking for a solution for it. I don't want to end up getting new crossbars cause of this issue and I really hope it doesn't get to that point. Anyone have any detailing or pro tips to help remedy this?

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