How To Install Blackout Door Emblems on Rivian R1S

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Ok everyone, we finally have the blackout + yellow accent door emblems on the R1S. The installation process is pretty straightforward but depending on the kit you buy, it might be more complicated. We got our kit from Abstract Ocean. They previously had them listed but they have since been taken down. If you are interested in the kit, I believe Abstract Ocean can still sell them to you, they just can't list them on their website Per Rivian's request. Regardless, this kit is extremely nice. It comes with everything you need to install the emblems and because they provide the foam template, everything goes on as an OEM spec emblem with OEM letter spacing.

Find it online:
Kit Contents:
  • Door Emblems X 2 with foam template
  • Rear lift gate Emblem X 1 with foam template
  • Hood Emblem X 1 with 3M backing tape
  • Adhesive remover tool with extra blade
  • Adhesive remover liquid spray bottle
  • Emblem remover tool with extra line and eyelets
  • Griots Garage Cleaner to clean everything when you're done.
If you guys have any questions, let me know below.

Step 1. Masking Tape For Reference​

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I decided to start with a masking tape outline all the way around so that when I went to reinstall the emblems I knew exactly where to place the template. You want to leave about 1/8" all the way around if you can so you don't place the template on top of the masking tape.

Step 2. Heat Gun & Provided Emblem Removal Tool​

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You can use a heat gun to heat up each emblem before using the emblem removal tool. This is possible without the heat gun but the heat makes it a bit easier.

Step 3. Remove All Emblems​

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Remove all the letters. As you can see, you will still have quite a bit of adhesive on the backside of each letter.

Step 4. Adhesive Removal Tool​

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Abstract Ocean provides a really helpful adhesive removal tool and a solution that's similar to Goof Off, however, it will not damage your paint. Both of these came in very handy for the installation. Wherever you buy an emblem kit, make sure both are provided.

Step 5. Final Adhesive Removal​

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Finally clean everything off with the provided Griots Garage detailing solution and then let it dry.

Step 6. Prep Emblem Template​

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The Abstract Ocean template is very helpful when re-installing.

Step 7. Line Up Emblem & Remove Tape​

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Remove the backing shield against the letters, line everything up, and press it onto the Rivian within your masking tape outline.

Final Emblems Installed​

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That's it. You're done. Now, you can use the Griots Garage detailing solution to clean the area around the emblems one last time.

These look so much better than the OEM silver badges. Really impressed with the quality of the emblems and the kit overall from Abstract Ocean. Highly recommend.
 

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