DIY Windshield Film for Rivian: Good Alternative to Clearplex?

Rivian PAAK Tip: What to Do in Poor Cell Service Areas

Rivian Mom · 2025-06-04T11:36:22+00:00

Last night, when I reached my Rivian truck after work, my iPhone displayed a message. I captured a screenshot to show what happens if you avoid signing back into the app. The Phone as a Key (PAAK) feature still works without logging in again. If you're in an area with poor cell service, don’t try to sign in. Instead, keep using the app and PAAK until you’re somewhere with a good signal and can access your password. The screen’s text explains this, but some users still get confused. This is a quick tip for PAAK users to avoid trouble.

Rivian Blue

Member

May 7, 2025

After my Clearplex windshield film wore out in just three months, I’ve been searching for a better option for my Rivian R1S. I found a DIY windshield protection film online and reached out to two sellers who offer it for Rivian windshields. Has anyone tried this DIY windshield protection film? I asked ChatGPT and this was one of the two sellers for Rivian windshield.

Rivian R1T/R1S

Keep your windshield safe with Windshield Skin® Vehicle-Specific Kits. Easy to install, scratch-resistant, hydrophobic, and self-healing—save on costly repairs!

windshieldskin.com

This one sounds promising and is way cheaper than the $600 I paid for Clearplex. Has anyone tried this film yet? I’d love to hear if it holds up better. My last experience with Clearplex was a letdown and I had no idea it would last so little time.

Now I’m looking to replace it with something more durable and affordable. I haven't tried another protective film since Clearplex but this is looking like a good choice, especially since it even costs much lesser than the $600 I paid for a protective film that lasted just 3 months. I would love to know if anyone else has used this before or has a better option I could go for.

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