Re: Visor water repellant
I have tried various things which I can't remember the names of. The only thing I have found that actually works and lets water bead off is SDoc 100 plastic polish.
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Originally Posted by BMWGraeme
I have tried various things which I can't remember the names of. The only thing I have found that actually works and lets water bead off is SDoc 100 plastic polish.
Thanks Snowy - I'll give it a go (as it's driving me nuts at the moment)
Cheers.
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Have you tried the pink stuff that the old boy at the bike show sells? ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Originally Posted by dan_geoghegan
Have you tried the pink stuff that the old boy at the bike show sells? ;D ;D ;D ;D
No - what's it called - does it work? - Do you use it?
How do you get it?
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It's the biggest rip off. I don't know what it is but I know it doesn't work!
I thought everyone had fallen foul of him at some point.
I normally use rain-ex
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Originally Posted by dan_geoghegan
It's the biggest rip off. I don't know what it is but I know it doesn't work!
I thought everyone had fallen foul of him at some point.
I normally use rain-ex
Thanks Wiltshire Builders.
Ive tried Rain-ex (not the pure one - the one with the in-built cleaner) it doesn't work but I might try the pure stuff now.
I know that rain-ex is not meant to be used with polycarbonates (as it makes visors brittle) but hey if it works I will be happy.
Has anyone used Salclear? - does it work?
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Originally Posted by Rabb
[quote author=dan_geoghegan link=1363033429/5#5 date=1363036362]It's the biggest rip off. I don't know what it is but I know it doesn't work!
I thought everyone had fallen foul of him at some point.
I normally use rain-ex
Thanks Wiltshire Builders.
Ive tried Rain-ex (not the pure one - the one with the in-built cleaner) it doesn't work but I might try the pure stuff now.
I know that rain-ex is not meant to be used with polycarbonates (as it makes visors brittle) but hey if it works I will be happy.
Has anyone used Salclear? - does it work?[/quote]
I don't know if it does or not but I wouldn't advocate anything that causes your visor to become brittle :o
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Originally Posted by BMWGraeme
[quote author=Rabb link=1363033429/6#6 date=1363038169][quote author=dan_geoghegan link=1363033429/5#5 date=1363036362]It's the biggest rip off. I don't know what it is but I know it doesn't work!
I thought everyone had fallen foul of him at some point.
I normally use rain-ex
Thanks Wiltshire Builders.
Ive tried Rain-ex (not the pure one - the one with the in-built cleaner) it doesn't work but I might try the pure stuff now.
I know that rain-ex is not meant to be used with polycarbonates (as it makes visors brittle) but hey if it works I will be happy.
Has anyone used Salclear? - does it work?[/quote]
I don't know if it does or not but I wouldn't advocate anything that causes your visor to become brittle :o[/quote]
Didn't know that. I'd better find something else
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Originally Posted by dan_geoghegan
[quote author=BMWGraeme link=1363033429/7#7 date=1363039402][quote author=Rabb link=1363033429/6#6 date=1363038169][quote author=dan_geoghegan link=1363033429/5#5 date=1363036362]It's the biggest rip off. I don't know what it is but I know it doesn't work!
I thought everyone had fallen foul of him at some point.
I normally use rain-ex
Thanks Wiltshire Builders.
Ive tried Rain-ex (not the pure one - the one with the in-built cleaner) it doesn't work but I might try the pure stuff now.
Verified by speaking with Shoei and Rain-ex tech men
I know that rain-ex is not meant to be used with polycarbonates (as it makes visors brittle) but hey if it works I will be happy.
Has anyone used Salclear? - does it work?[/quote]
I don't know if it does or not but I wouldn't advocate anything that causes your visor to become brittle :o[/quote]
Didn't know that. I'd better find something else[/quote]
Re: Visor water repellant
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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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.
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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
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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 :)
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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 :(
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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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Thanks for all the input guys & gals.
I am now entering 'testing mode'
I have just received my order of "Raincoat" which looks pretty good
- I'll let you know how I get on after a couple of weeks of commuting.