[richard3]

Is there anything you can put on your helmet shield to make it easier to see out of while riding in the rain or drizzle.

 

[8sec-z]

Wipers... ;D


Seriously, rain-x is not recommended for shields.

Drive faster?

 

[venjurak]

When I had a full-faced helmet many years ago, I would flip the visor aboiut 3/4 the way up. That way it kept the rain out of my eyes, but I didn't have to look through it.

 

[UrbanRage]

Seriously, rain-x is not recommended for shields.

Really..huh.. didn't know that? Any reasoning why it isn't recommended?

 

[SmokenJoe]

Did know this. They have some for plastic now.
http://www.amazon.com/Rain-X-508021...3?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1317043562&sr=1-23

 

[bozzly]

will have to pick some of that stuff up. Got misted this weekend and had a hard time seeing out of my shield. I had to lift it up for a bit and had no glasses underneath so I was real concerned about something catching me in the eye. The rain-x would have made all the difference in the world.

 

[SmokenJoe]

Don't normally wear a helmet till winter or if rain is in forecast. But will have to pick some up also.

 

[Skwerlee]

Seriously, rain-x is not recommended for shields.

Really..huh.. didn't know that? Any reasoning why it isn't recommended?

The shields on modern full-face helmets have special anti fogging/scratch coatings...many cleaners like Windex for example will damage that coating. I would imagine that Rain-X may do the same.

 

[bozzly]

Wish I would have known that, I use windex on my faceshield all the time and it does appear that I am now removing some coating on it and the visibility through the shield has become bad. I now need a new faceshield. What do you use to clean it so that the coating doesn't get harmed?

 

[SmokenJoe]

I use Honda polish. But any cycle cleaner will work.

 

[straightjacket]

I get caught in rainy wet drizzly fog all the time. You guys probably know this, but if you turn your head to the side a bit it clears off the visor,then turn to the other. Obviosly it won't work well in heavy rain but for the lighter stuff it works pretty good.

 

[Skwerlee]

Wish I would have known that, I use windex on my faceshield all the time and it does appear that I am now removing some coating on it and the visibility through the shield has become bad. I now need a new faceshield. What do you use to clean it so that the coating doesn't get harmed?

I've heard good things about Honda Polish and Plexus Plastic Cleaner. Since i just picked up a new lid i'm gonna get one of these.

 

[CoalJack]

I've used regular car wax. Never notice any problems, but I've only done the helmet once. Water slides off easily even at lower speeds.

 

[strykenshane]

in the old days we used to use a little dish soap and wipe the mask with newspaper, it puts like a wax on their and the water just beeds ups and rolls off, not really sure about these newer helmets with the anti-fog, my new HJC has the anti fog and it works really well

 

[goodwell163]

on my plastic lenses on my led lights on my patrol car i use turtle wax to clean them off and i have noticed that the wax also helps keep them cleaner longer.. maybe this will work on helmet shields as well... dont really know.. i havent tried but of course i am like another poster on here... i only wear my lid when its cold or rainy.

 

[vicarc]

I use Plexus on all my shields it works like a champ

 

[Skwerlee]

I use Plexus on all my shields it works like a champ

were you able to find it locally or did you have to order online?

 

[Natedog]

Plexus is what I use. Great for bug guts, dirt and not bad in the rain. RainX is better though.

 

[vicarc]

Both I got a big can at a local store and I ordered a smaller one on Amazon

 

[Skwerlee]

Both I got a big can at a local store and I ordered a smaller one on Amazon

cool thanks