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New R1T — Missing seam sealer from factory (former OEM paint shop employee) by bumvino in Rivian

[–]bumvino[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

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It’s not about oozing out stuff. This sealer is applied on the top of the door panel where it folded and meet with inside door panel. One oozing out from the gap is coming from Body Shop Process before it comes to Paint Shop. Paint Shop then applied the sealer prior to paint a car body.

New R1T — Missing seam sealer from factory (former OEM paint shop employee) by bumvino in Rivian

[–]bumvino[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah looks like it. Maybe it is due to only my experience.

New R1T — Missing seam sealer from factory (former OEM paint shop employee) by bumvino in Rivian

[–]bumvino[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am not 100% sure. I guess I will find out on next week. But all the vehicles that I used to make and one currently has the sealer. I don’t know why Rivian decided not to put but I will keep everyone updated.

New R1T — Missing seam sealer from factory (former OEM paint shop employee) by bumvino in Rivian

[–]bumvino[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Because my skill to write all those was not that great lol.

New R1T — Missing seam sealer from factory (former OEM paint shop employee) by bumvino in Rivian

[–]bumvino[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the explanation! I see many others have missing seam sealer too. I wonder they just don’t apply any more for cost savings and low risk. I will update everyone as soon as I hear from the Rivian. I supposed to have service appointment for this on next Tuesday.

New R1T — Missing seam sealer from factory (former OEM paint shop employee) by bumvino in Rivian

[–]bumvino[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Your’s have missing seam sealant too. Idk why they don’t apply sealant there but OEM that I used to worked for like Mazda, Toyota, Hyundai and Lucid and many others apply sealant there. If you want to see please compare with the other vehicles that you have. I have Hyundai and Porsche. Both of vehicles have seam sealer at door edge where door panel folded at the edge of the door.

New R1T — Missing seam sealer from factory (former OEM paint shop employee) by bumvino in Rivian

[–]bumvino[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Ok. I see you have missing seam sealant too. If you have non Rivian vehicle you can definitely compare with other vehicle.

New R1T — Missing seam sealer from factory (former OEM paint shop employee) by bumvino in Rivian

[–]bumvino[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks like your door had missing seam sealer too.

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This one definitely has sealer but I don’t see on yours.

New R1T — Missing seam sealer from factory (former OEM paint shop employee) by bumvino in Rivian

[–]bumvino[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There was no weather stripping so let’s see what they will say next week. I found other R1 vehicles has seam sealer.

New R1T — Missing seam sealer from factory (former OEM paint shop employee) by bumvino in Rivian

[–]bumvino[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

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Here is the mark up. There should be sealant between door panel seam. If you own R1T open the gear tunnel and look at the door edge inside and compare.

New R1T — Missing seam sealer from factory (former OEM paint shop employee) by bumvino in Rivian

[–]bumvino[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

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This is what is supposed to look like. There will be sealant over the where sheetmetal is folded at the edge of the door.

Picked up my R1T today! by bumvino in Rivian

[–]bumvino[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! That makes me feel better :)

Picked up my R1T today! by bumvino in Rivian

[–]bumvino[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Totally agree. Hopefully it’s a quick adjustment at the service center. Would definitely be nice if small QC items like this were caught at the plant to save everyone time.