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  1. Re: Visor water repellant 
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    Try Wurth visor repellent I reckon it's brilliant stuff.

    When it rains all you need do is turn your head slightly and the rain just blows off your visor.

    The only thing I dont know is how often you'd need to reapply it if you are riding daily in the rain.
     
     

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    Quote Originally Posted by Nicky
    Try Wurth visor repellent I reckon it's brilliant stuff.

    When it rains all you need do is turn your head slightly and the rain just blows off your visor.

    The only thing I dont know is how often you'd need to reapply it if you are riding daily in the rain.
    Thanks Nicky - it's one of the few that I haven't tried yet.
     
     

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    Have you tried a V-Wipe? These jobbies are great and work just like a windscreen wiper, not leaving smears and droplets that a wipe with a glove tends to. Only drawback is the possibility of losing it - ensure it's properly on the finger of the glove, and try to remember to remove it and stick it back in your pocket afterwards.
    It will require you to physically wipe your visor, but if it means you then have perfectly clear vision... (until you need to wipe it again)
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    I have been advised to use turtle wax (Yes the stuff for cars). They have used it for years and works a treat.

    I haven't tried it as not sure and dont want to ruin my visor as I do ride in low light and night as well. Currently just using my finger. (Yes the one usually assigned for my nose) ;D ;D ;D

    If you give it a try let me know if it works.
    When it's your time to go it's your time, so don't let it catch you.
     
     

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    go old school and stitch a piece of leather shammy to the back of your glove 8-)
     
     

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    I use Nikwax visor proof. It's pretty good.

    Stu
    Anyone fancy a pint?
     
     

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    I will give the worth & Nikwax stuff a go - and report back.

    I am also going to take my life in my hands and try something from the states which is experimental. It's a product called 'Never Wet' which is a super
    Hydrophobic solution which will possibly last longer than any other product.

    I have to wear a full face mask to apply this stuff!
    Once dry it will not accept any water at all!

    I will revert with my findings - if I do use it!
     
     

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    I tried Nikwax on sunday, it only rained for about 1 minute but the rain didn't want to stay on the visor at all. I was really impressed, so much so that I'm going to buy some


    Quote Originally Posted by Rabb
    I am also going to take my life in my hands and try something from the states which is experimental. It's a product called 'Never Wet' which is a super
    Hydrophobic solution which will possibly last longer than any other product.
    I wonder if that would stop flies sticking to my visor :-/
     
     

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    I've used Nikwax in the past, and it's very good, but depending how much you ride & duration of the rides, it doesn't last long
    '12 NC700X

     
     

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    Quote Originally Posted by Scotty
    Have you tried a V-Wipe? These jobbies are great and work just like a windscreen wiper, not leaving smears and droplets that a wipe with a glove tends to. Only drawback is the possibility of losing it - ensure it's properly on the finger of the glove, and try to remember to remove it and stick it back in your pocket afterwards.
    It will require you to physically wipe your visor, but if it means you then have perfectly clear vision... (until you need to wipe it again)
    They are great, but when I lost the second one whilst out and about - I gave up - pity!
     
     

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