R1T Detailing: Plastic "Chrome" trim refinishing

wildlife R1T · 2025-04-03T14:11:49+00:00

I have previously used the streaming capability back when it first came out as well as the hotspot since before Connect+ was a thing. I am trying to get the streaming working again but it seems to have been hidden fully behind the paywall. (Not looking to argue the merits of that system here) I recall after Connect+ came out being able to still use the Hotspot while tethering with my phone, and losing it isn't a big deal other than needing to update my wife's wifi, but I think I remember needing to be on the Hotspot to do casting. My question is, did Rivian remove both of these features to fully behind the connect+ paywall? I thought that if you used phone tethering or if you were connected to WIFI you could use most all of the usual streaming like features of the Rivian? If anyone can recommend how to stream while using tethering I'm sure myself and others without Connect+ would appreciate it.

wildlife R1T

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Mar 15, 2025

I've been looking for the best way in which to either repaint or cover with an adhesive film the decorative strip on the R1T's hitch cover, as the one I have now is scratched up, as shown in the picture above.

I showed it to a trusted old-school body shop and they just scratched their heads and said to buy a new one, which I don't want to do as I just bought this used panel on the cheap and knew it was scratched, but like I said it was CHEAP!

A new panel will cost well over $300 and I can't yet accept that it's unlikely to match the sheen and color of this with either paint or film.

By the way, the "Chrome" part of the trim panel is a simple unsnap-to-remove/re snap to reattach.

Can anyone recommend the best way to approach this (no comments on covering it with a bumper sticker plz, ha!)

For some reason, I feel like one of you might help me come up with the RIGHT answer that can help me out here. Professional opinions or any DIY opinions are all welcome.

TIA