The Interroblog: Rivian Gear Mods, Shop Experiments, and Half-Baked Ideas

This is where we document the experiments, updates, field
tests, and occasionally poor decisions that shape our gear. Expect a mix of
product development insights, customer builds, and weird science from the
Interrobang team. It’s part dev diary, part shop talk, and occasionally useful.

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Powder-Coated and Proud: What Makes Our Panels Durable, Slick, and Kinda Cool to Watch
Aug 19, 2025
Ever wonder how our black aluminum panels get that matte finish? A behind-the-scenes look at powder coating—and why some parts might look a little weird (on purpose).
We Met the Slate Auto EV in Cleveland. Guess What We’re Thinking
Jul 21, 2025
We drove to Cleveland, saw the Slate Auto EV, and our fingers are already itching to mod it.
Because Sometimes, You’d Rather Build It Yourself
Jul 08, 2025
You don’t need a warehouse or a plasma cutter to build your own tonneau. Just...
Teaching the Next Generation: Creativity, Curiosity, and Custom Truck Gear
Jun 15, 2025
This Father’s Day, we’re celebrating the next generation of tinkerers. Here’s how Interrobang teaches creativity, engineering, and hands-on thinking, one custom mod at a time.
We Tried Turning a Tonneau Into a Table. It Kinda Worked. But That’s Not the Point
May 30, 2025
The tonneau-table mod won’t be going into production — but the idea behind it says everything about how we build (and why we prototype in the first place).
The 6 Things Every Inventor Needs to be Successful
May 20, 2025
What does it take to be a successful inventor? Here's our no-BS list, based on years of trial, error, and forgetting to eat lunch.