--- title: "Rivian R2 Full Front PPF & Ceramic Coating in Mountain View | Oka's Car Care" description: "A new Rivian R2 with full front paint protection film and a ceramic coating, done in Oka's Mountain View shop. What was covered, how it was done, and photos." url: https://okascarcare.com/projects/rivian-r2-front-ppf-ceramic-coating lang: en --- # Rivian R2, protected up front Full front paint protection film and a ceramic coating on a new Rivian R2, done by Oka in his Mountain View shop. ## Oka walks through the job After a big job, Oka sometimes leaves a thank-you gift in the vehicle. ### Transcript Right here we got a Rivian R2. This customer came in for a PPF and a ceramic coating. Something I like to do for these big jobs is leave them with some goodies. For example, here, this customer got an orchid. Anyways, here are the results you've been waiting for. [The finished Rivian R2 in Oka's shop under the hexagon lights: the hood, a front fender and wheel, then the front end.] ## What Oka did Paint protection film across the front, a ceramic coating, and the cabin cleaned as an extra. - Vehicle: Rivian R2, new - Work: Full front paint protection film and a ceramic coating - Film coverage: Full front: front bumper, full hood, full fenders, mirror caps - Also: The cabin wiped down and cleaned, an extra on this job - Time in the shop: 4 days - Finished: 2 October 2026 - Follow-up: A free check of every piece of film, two weeks on - Done by: Oka, start to finish - Where: In the shop, 740 Sierra Vista Ave, Suite L, Mountain View, CA 94043 ## The water test, in slow motion The coating makes water bead up and sheet off, carrying the dirt with it, so every wash goes faster. ## Behind the scenes with Oka His steps on every paint protection film and ceramic coating job Paint Protection Film ### 1. Surface check A multi-point look at the paint for defects that need correcting before film goes on. ### 2. Measured and trimmed Oka measures each panel and trims the film precisely to your vehicle's dimensions. ### 3. Decontamination Clay and chemical cleaning to remove tar, iron and oils from the paint. ### 4. Application Laid with a slip solution and squeegeed down for a nearly invisible finish. ### 5. Wrapped edges Edges tucked around the panel, so the film disappears, and if one ever lifts, Oka fixes it. ### 6. 24-hour check Oka checks every piece of film again 24 hours after it goes on. ### 7. Free check at two weeks Oka asks you back after two weeks for a free check. He looks at every piece of film and redoes any piece with a problem. Ceramic Coating ### 1. Decontamination Chemical and mechanical removal of industrial fallout, iron particles and embedded grit, so the coating bonds to paint. ### 2. Paint correction Machine polishing to remove swirls and imperfections and give the coating a flat, clear surface. ### 3. Application Applied panel by panel, left to flash, then leveled for an even, glossy layer. ## The finished Rivian R2 The cabin, cleaned too Oka also wiped down and cleaned the interior, an extra on this job. ## Oka, start to finish Every vehicle is in Oka's hands: the consultation, the work and the final check. More about Oka ## See Oka coat the hood He applies the coating, lets it flash, then levels the residue off with a microfiber. More on Instagram ## What customers say about Oka “Thank you for the ceramic coating on my car it keeps all the dirt and dust off perfectly” Gerardo; Sep 2026; On Google “Wow…Oscar treated my Porsche with the Ceramic finish and it glistens and shines. The surface cleans with just a rinse now and remains super shiny. People off the street compliment the car all the time. Thanks Oka’s Car Care!” Carla Y. Porsche, Sep 2026; On Google “Awesome attention to detail and pleasure to work worth!” Nicholas L. Sep 2026; On Google Google reviews of the shop, from other customers. 5.0 from 15 reviews on Google, all five stars. ## Questions about a job like this ### Can I get a coating over the film? Yes. Film pairs flawlessly with a coating: the coating keeps the film clean and makes washing easier. ### Will it change how the car looks? Gloss film is nearly invisible once cured. Matte and stealth change the finish on purpose. ### Coating or paint protection film? Film stops rock chips; a coating does not. A coating makes everything easier to clean. Many owners do film on the front and a coating everywhere else. ### How much is a ceramic coating? Entry starts at $1,650, Signature at $1,800 and Elite at $2,100, each with its correction included: a single-stage polish on Entry, a two-stage correction on Signature and Elite. Deeper work is the Paint Correction Upgrade. The final price depends on the vehicle, and Oka confirms it in a written quote. ### Is it safe on my paint? Yes. Correction removes a very thin layer of clear coat, so Oka measures the paint thickness on every panel with a gauge before he starts and keeps it even across the vehicle. He also tells you what will and will not polish out. ### How long does a ceramic coating last? Entry is rated for 5 years, Signature for 6 years and Elite for 7 years or more. The years depend on the product and the care, and Oka confirms them with your quote; a proper wash routine gets you there. ### Do you do it in my driveway? Every coating goes on at the shop in Mountain View, indoors and out of the sun, where Oka can level each panel properly. ## What a job like this costs Oka replies the same business day, and the quote is the price. - Paint Protection Film: Nearly invisible protection against rock chips, scratches, and road debris. Priced by coverage, in a written quote after Oka sees the vehicle. - Ceramic Coating: Long-lasting gloss, enhanced protection, and a flawless finish. From $1,650 (Entry), $1,800 (Signature) and $2,100 (Elite), with paint correction included in every tier. A free check at two weeks Oka asks you back after two weeks for a free check. He looks at every piece of film and redoes any piece with a problem. - Paint protection film vs ceramic coating - More of Oka's work ## Get a quote for your Rivian Send the make and model. Oka replies the same business day. ### Photographs on this page - Rivian R2 from the front, lights on, after full front paint protection film and a ceramic coating — Oka's Car Care, Mountain View - Rivian R2, front three-quarter, finished, in the bay — Oka's Car Care, Mountain View - Oka coating the hood of the Rivian R2 — Oka's Car Care, Mountain View - Oka's gloved hands coating the Rivian R2 beside the headlight — Oka's Car Care, Mountain View - Oka working on the roof of the Rivian R2 — Oka's Car Care, Mountain View - The front end of the finished Rivian R2, the ceiling lights across the hood — Oka's Car Care, Mountain View - Rivian R2 from the other side, finished — Oka's Car Care, Mountain View - Rivian R2 headlight and the front of the hood, close — Oka's Car Care, Mountain View - The Rivian R2 hood reflecting the shop ceiling lights — Oka's Car Care, Mountain View - The finished Rivian R2 at the open bay door at night — Oka's Car Care, Mountain View - Front seats and console of the Rivian R2 after cleaning — Oka's Car Care, Mountain View - Rear seats of the Rivian R2 after cleaning — Oka's Car Care, Mountain View - Oka kneeling beside the finished Rivian R2 — Oka's Car Care, Mountain View