Recent content by vinblastine

when doing paint correction start with the least aggressive product and work your way up.

Black SR5 These 4Runners have soft paint. I think I created scratches from using the wrong towels (old t-shirt) to wax. Or the ScratchX. I bought the buffer and pads from amazon. However the amazon pads did not work and created millions of microscratches, I think they are fake meguiars...

Overall the buying experience was great, no pressure, no BS about "I have to check with the manager". Upfront with everything, the fleet manager even checked the truecars website when he saw me doing research with my phone. I ended up getting a great deal (according to truecars). My only...

One of the reasons for getting the 4Runner is that it isn't FWD.

It didn't attach photo. I'll try again.

I finished up the GPS with some fake leather. The Expy's fire originated in the engine, thank god I was at work in the parking garage with a sprinkler system. LAFD responded and the whole office building (16 floors) were evacuated. If this had occurred at home my apt. bldg. would probably...

Thank you for the input. I know that it is a bit rough but the basic idea works. I wanted Nav but it cost alot more and you can't program it in route. Unlike Honda. Anyway this is my first ever Toyota and remember the old commercials, "I Love It, Toyota". I really really love it. We...

The total cost of this project was about $225. All you need is a hinged box that you will cut to size, I got one at Jo-annes that was a perfect fit. Some doubled-sided foam tape. Velcro and paint, your choice of color. And glue, the box might break. The GPS is a 7" Magellan, not the best, it...