Recent content by Fortini01

Thank you very much for the help. I should have been a bit more clear when I stated trying the 4wd, I did try that on a old dirt road, going through alot right now and I guess I mis-spoke when I was typing. I found part of my issue, the switch on the left was completely disconnected. I don't...

2003 4Runner V6 84,400 Miles 100% Stock I am having a problem and could use some help please. Please keep in mind I have read the manual and don't really understand it. The button on the dash, left of the steering wheel will not work. If I push it nothing happens at all, even if I switch to 4H...

Thank you both for your replies. I should not have said disappointed, maybe confused would have been a better choice of words. I am going to go ahead and order #2 and #1 polishes in the next day or so. I will give that a try. I know that they make great products, I just didn't get it right the...

Here is the deal: Purchased: #3 Machine Polish Best of Show Wax Clay Speed Shine Vinyl & Rubber Dressing Porter-Cable Model 7424 Polisher Gave it a try today. As directed, I ran the polish over the panel 8 times, right to left and up and down. A few swirl marks came out but not nearly what I...

Well the Griot's has arrived. Sunday should be the big day for the Runner. 1. Clay 2. #3 Finest Polish 3. Best of Show Wax (setup for 2 hours) 4. Another coat of Best of Show Wax over the setup wax. Haze up and buff it out. 5. Photo Opp with picture post when done.

Hi All; My wife took the 4Runner today (first mistake). And she was driving down the road and boom, the idiot lights come on. The VSC Off, VSC Trac, and Engine light are now on and won't go off. Heres what I've tried: 1. Hitting the 4wheel button drove straight a few yards and shut it off. 2...

Thanks for the advise Woodbert! I can't wait to get started, I just hope to heck the Griot's products get here in time. This 4Runner is my pride and joy and I love keeping it clean. I will be sure to post before and after pictures. Steve

Well I am excited. Picked up the Porter Cable polisher at Coastal Tools today for $119.00 which I thought was a good price. Placed an order with Griot's yesterday, and the forecast says sunny and 70 degrees on Sunday. With any luck the Griot's products will be here by the weekend and I'll find...

Some great ideas, thank you all for your input. I was thinking of trying the dryer sheet and see if it helps. Maybe place one on the right side of the seat. Thanks again.

Hi All; I was wondering if anyone would know how to eliminate static electricity on my 4Runner? Every time I get out of the rig I get zapped. Not that it hurts but it annoys the crud out of me. PS. Hope this is the right place to post this question, sorry if it's not. Steve:(

I feel bad asking you so many questions since you gave me all the advise for the tinting I had done last Friday. You seem to be the man to ask since you have the sweetest looking truck I've ever seen. I have been reading the hand book.

Swirls I thought I read somewhere that Momo.75 mentioned using the Griot's polish for swirl marks. I have some swirls on mine and want to order from Griot's and hoping Momo would be as kind to recomend a # for the polish. I have clay and will pick up a PC in the morning from Coastal Tool here...

Thanks for the compliment Momo. I've only had the truck since 2/7/04 so I haven't been able to do much to it. I did the tinting and put in a XM system. Next on my "to do" list is get me a Porter Cable polish and everything I need from Griot's (sp?) and make it shine. There is only one or two...

I hope this picture comes out alright. The truck isn't very clean because of the rotten weather.

Had my two front windows done yesterday with the 3M brand of tint. The place that did the tint said that any window cleaner that is used has to be ammonia free. Hope this helps.