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It took me a while to figure out also. Once I understood what was happening (just as you described ), it made perfect sense - The first 3 wipes are for clearing the glass of anything that may have already accumulated before you activated the intermittent mode. While set to the intermittent mode...

Yes, that's it

I didn't remove anything, although, it may have been easier if I had removed the handles. However, removing door handles (and door panels, etc) is not something I care to do while my vehicle is rattle free and still under warranty. I'm one of those guys who seems to break things, while...

Too soon to tell how well it will last, since I just put it on in early November. All I can say is, so far so good. I'm not worried about it peeling, but it is vinyl and can be cut or scratched (so can paint or plastidip, for that matter) If it lasts a reasonable amount of time, then I...

3M Vinyl Wrap For an inexpensive and reversible fix, try 3M vinyl wrap, which you can order from Amazon or other preferred seller. I've only used it on my interior door handles (I deleted the roof rack). This was the first time I used the vinyl and I thought it was fairly easy. The roof rails...

I totally agree that you shouldn't use conventional wax on glass for the very same reasons given by Blitzkrieg. That's why I recommended synthetic wax. I had been against using wax of any kind until my 2011 Mustang driver's window started squeaking against the rubber channel each time the window...

I recommend going from least invasive first by using a microfibre dampened with plain water. If that's not enough, then try using a little Neutrogena bar soap (swipe your damp cloth across the bar to pick up a small amount and work the cloth until it suds) to remove the soil. The soap is pH...

Ron, have you considered buying or renting a Satellite Phone for your treks? You seem very well prepared otherwise.

Just because someone chooses to have their oil changed, doesn't mean they aren't capable of changing it themselves. The only thing "pitiful" here, are people who are unable to make the distinction between capabilities and choices.

The maintnenance schedule is there The 2011 maintneance schedule is available at Toyota Owners website, as stated earlier. You may not be scrolling down the page far enough to see it.

I've also used the clay bar, but usually in conjunction with the razor. I haven't had a lot of luck just with the clay, especially if there's any overspray, which happens often at my work place - a chemical plant (they're always spray painting the piperacks). But Antmans right, of course, the...

Resale Value of stock vs modified I may have missed it, but I didn't see in any of these posts, one other very significant advantage to keeping your T4R "stock" and that's is a higher resale value when compared to modified rigs. Don't believe it? Do some research and find out for yourself. Or...

Extending the life of your wiper blades Routinely scraping all the glass (not just the windshield) with a safety razor will go a long way in preserving not only the wiper blades, but also the rubber channels for the side/rear windows too. CAUTION! None of this applies to mirrors. Don't scrape...

Easy fix Find a kid 9-18 yrs old and let them fix it. Works for me, every time.

Totally agree with DesertCanyon. You could consider using a cabinet rasp for rounding the edges and either a palm sander or sanding block to smooth out the edges. The the Router is something I'd avoid using with plywood. Whatever method you choose, you'll get better results if you fill all the...