From Skeptical to Impressed: R1T Grippy Gear Mat Review

wildlife R1T · 2025-04-15T16:51:34+00:00

I was on my way to work this morning when I spotted a Rivian that I think looked pretty awesome. The R1T was rocking this matte bronze vinyl wrap that personally, I think looked really cool and classy, like it was ready for an adventure or a fancy night out. The way the bronze caught the morning sun was unreal, almost like it belonged in a blockbuster action movie. I’m guessing that wrap’s doing a solid job of keeping the paint safe from scratches or mud, especially if the owner’s hitting the trails. What really got me was how the vinyl wrap transformed the whole vibe of the truck. The bronze wasn’t in-your-face; it was subtle but still made everyone do a double-take. I love that you can wrap a vehicle to protect it and switch up the look later without touching the original paint. Plus, it’s gotta be way easier on the wallet than a full-on paint job. The owner clearly put some heart into this one—blacked-out badges and slightly tinted lights tied it all together, giving it this sleek, intentional style. I couldn't stop thinking about the choice of the bronze wrap cause it’s such a rare color to chose for a vinyl wrap color choice and it gave the Rivian this perfect mix of tough and refined. Honestly, I’m a little jealous. It’s got me daydreaming about what color I’d pick if I wrapped my own R1T—something bold but not over-the-top. I literally had to pull over and ask the owner if I could take a couple of photos of his truck, which he politely agreed to. Anyone else spotted a wrap this epic cruising around?

wildlife R1T

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Sunday at 4:13 PM

Before I got this, I had a couole of doubts about how well it would actually hold up in terms of friction. I had these doubts cause personally, I think "grippy" sounds like a fancy marketing term. Turns out I was pleasantly surprised. The surface has this subtle stickiness. It's not like glue, but enough to keep stuff from sliding around like it’s on an ice rink. I got it for the back of my Rivian R1T, and it fits like it was made for it. No awkward gaps or overhangs, just a clean, snug fit that looks intentional.

One thing to note: it arrives folded and rolled up tight, kind of like a yoga mat that’s been in storage for too long. At first, I was worried about the creases, but here’s a tip—install it on a warm, sunny day. The heat makes the material way more pliable, and it flattens out smoothly without much fuss. I tried laying it out indoors first, and it was stubborn, but once I took it outside on a 75-degree afternoon, it relaxed and settled in perfectly.

It’s been a few weeks now, and it’s holding up great. No curling edges, no weird wear spots, and it still keeps our gear from turning the cargo area into a pinata every time we hit a bumpy road. If you’re on the fence, I’d say it’s worth a shot—especially if you’re tired of chasing your groceries around the back of your truck.

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