My avatar appear as orange cloud to others, all recommended 'fixes' have failed.

[Topsail]

When i log-in my avatar is a pure grey colour, this is fixed by Editing Shape, however my my avatar continues to appear as orange cloud to others, all recommended 'fixes' have failed.  I have tried everything from changing hair base to Character  / Test Male, in several viewers nothing has worked.

I appear normal to me

 

Answer to REN TOXX

 

The answer to all your suggestions is "Yes", the  latest Firestorm & SL Viewers were downloaded from the respective websites this morning, everything was tried as listed on sims without avatars or builds on them.

[Ren Toxx]

Are the viewers you’re trying up to date in terms of compatibility with current SL protocols, or are they somewhat old versions? Are you trying those solutions you mention in a region as lag-free as possible? Have you tried drag-dropping an actual outfit folder (one with a shape, a skin, a pair of eyes and a hairbase will do) onto your avatar? Have you tried clearing your viewer cache?

[Lindal Kidd]

If you've tried wearing different body parts, and character tests, and reinstalled your viewer(s), the problem is most likely something to do with your internet connection.  Here are some things to try:  http://blog.nalates.net/2011/10/26/troubleshoot-your-sl-connection/