Hey all!
I just wanted to share my joy.... I took the (italian) driving license for motorbike this morning, I'm sooooooooo happy :mrgreen:
Now the problem: this morning was very foggy here, I had to drive 40 km to go to the place where the driving test was.
It was a fu@###ng mess!! I wear glasses when I'm driving, I had to pull up the helmet shield because water was condensing on it, but same thing was happening to my glasses so.... And anyway it's no fun going around at 8 a.m. with your helmet open :o
I have a new full-face helmet with anti-fog shield ( :roll: )
Question is: are the anti-fog products useful? Which product would you recommend me? Is there anything specific for glasses? I don't want to ruin them.
Thanks.
Congrats on the test! :thumb: :cheers:
I wear glasses too, so I feel your pain about the fogging. I have found that Cat Crap (http://www.catcrap.com/) works really well for defogging glasses. It gets them really clean too. It's good for glass or plastic lenses and doesn't hurt anti-relective coatings. I have used it on my faceshield too, but don't think it works quite as well for that. I am still looking for a good faceshield antifog.
Hope this helps... :)
Congratulations on the license!
I too have been looking for a good anti-fog coating for my HJC shield but haven't had much luck. I got a bottle of "Extreme Rage Anti-Fog lens cleaner" from a paintball store, but it doesn't seem to do anything except make the visor all streaky. I've heard Fog-x works but Im not sure if its safe for helmets (polycarbonate, fumes etc).
Congrats on passing your test!!! :thumb:
I usually wear contacts, but when I have to wear sunglasses under my faceshield, I've been lucky that my new helmet (Scorpion EX-400) is excellent at keeping the fog at bay.
My bf is having trouble with his shades getting foggy, though, so I'll be watching this thread! :thumb:
Quote from: rtcpenguinI've heard Fog-x works but Im not sure if its safe for helmets (polycarbonate, fumes etc).
I emailed my helmet company about Fog-x and they told me to stay away from it, actually they recommended to stay away from any anti-fog that was alcohol based. Something about it breaking down the plastic on the visor making it more susceptible to cracking. They recommended looking at paintball supply places as most paintball antifog is designed for plastic. :dunno:
try rubbing your saliva. :thumb:
(http://www.directpaintball.com/pics/maskjtproteus/vortexfan.jpg)
I wonder if anyone has tried rigging a paintball mask fan into their helmet? :?
Congrats!
Fog City on the face shield, Cat Crap on the glasses.
Quote from: RoadstergalCat Crap on the glasses.
:?
http://www.glassafe.com/catcrap.html
I knew there was a reasonable explanation! :lol:
Quote from: pandyI knew there was a reasonable explanation! :lol:
What were you thinking? There's a lifetime supply of Cat Crap in your kitty's litter box? :? :lol:
Quote from: pandyI knew there was a reasonable explanation! :lol:
Considering the originator, that was very optimistic of you!
Quote from: RoadstergalConsidering the originator, that was very optimistic of you!
You're usually quite logical....uh... except when it comes to your bike stable! :lol: ;)
When it comes to all KINDS of things, trust me!
:lol: :lol: :lol:
women logical? ha! :P
I find washing the visor and glasses using water and a tiny dab of dishwashing soap works wonders cutting down the formation of fog. When the car starts fogging, wiping the windshield with crumpled newsprint does the trick...not sure if that's advisable on the plastics, though.
Quote from: JetSwingwomen logical? ha! :P
Very funny. Yes, men are soooo funny :guns:
Quote from: flyingbeagle71I emailed my helmet company about Fog-x and they told me to stay away from it, actually they recommended to stay away from any anti-fog that was alcohol based. Something about it breaking down the plastic on the visor making it more susceptible to cracking.
Sounds like they're referring to crazing. Plexiglas and many acrylics are susceptible...many are treated to resist crazing, but alcohol can defeat the protection. Avoid any solvents or alcohol.
Thanks to everyone for the congrats :kiss:
Back to the fog:
Pandy, I thought about using contacts but considering that I use this glasses only when I'm driving (fu#@! 24 years old and already have two pair of glasses.... like my grandma :lol: ), I don't think it's a good idea...
So I'll try: saliva (very scenic by the way... spitting at traffic lights!!), dishwashing soap + Fog city and Cat crap (whoa, what a ugly name!!)
I WON'T try: Fog-x and alcohol-based things.
I'm just a bit disappointed with my helmet; I mean, it's wonderful but the anti-fog shield isn't SO anti-fog... :?
I bought a product weeks ago, it works wonderfully but not with heavy fog.
I used the dish soap trick on cars, and it works great. It's never worked on helmets, for me - I think it's a tougher job. FogCity worked like a charm.
Never never ever put an acetone based cleaning product on your face shield or eyeglasses. :nono:
Acetone eats polycarbonate! :o
Quote from: diamond_ladyQuote from: JetSwingwomen logical? ha! :P
Very funny. Yes, men are soooo funny :guns:
:lol: :lol: :lol:
Boyz are silly! :P
As for the granny glasses...heck, I've had bad vision since I was in my early teens!
Quote from: diamond_ladyQuote from: JetSwingwomen logical? ha! :P
Very funny. Yes, men are soooo funny :guns:
i'm sorry but it's scentific fact :dunno:
the best anti-fog is to simply crack open the visor...
Quote from: JetSwingthe best anti-fog is to simply crack open the visor...
I could do this on my old helmet, but my new one doesn't adjust as well as the old one in this respect. The gap for the first click open is wider than I'd like it to be...that's been my only complaint so far, though.
I know Shoei rf1000 and some HJC come with a breath guard, it really helps.
Quote from: JetSwingthe best anti-fog is to simply crack open the visor...
If you do that in rain or fog, the ambient wet will get in and your vision is completely compromised until you pull over and dry it out.
Quote from: RoadstergalQuote from: JetSwingthe best anti-fog is to simply crack open the visor...
If you do that in rain or fog, the ambient wet will get in and your vision is completely compromised until you pull over and dry it out.
:thumb:
You couldn't explain it better.
Crack your helmet open in the middle of the fog.... eh eh VERY logical and scientific :lol:
Oh, but I'm just a woman... I can't understand these things...
First gap is the best choice if you don't have a serious anti-fog. But hey, cold comes in!! :o
Quote from: diamond_ladyFirst gap is the best choice if you don't have a serious anti-fog. But hey, cold comes in!! :o
Yeah, that really sucks at 38 Degree F temps we've been having. I did it one day when the antifog failed and end up with iced snotcicles coming out of my nose... :o Um, maybe that's too much info... :lol: :lol:
QuoteYeah, that really sucks at 38 Degree F temps we've been having. I did it one day when the antifog failed and end up with iced snotcicles coming out of my nose... :o Um, maybe that's too much info... :lol: :lol:
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ehm.... (that's what happened to me this morning.... :oops: )
But that must have fascinated the examinator :mrgreen:
HI for all its worth I was filling up the evil ford trucks windshield wash container with rain-x brand and had a bit left over so I put it in a small spray bottle and did the interior of the truck and wow she no fog up. So logic dictated I do my helmet visor for the bike and 4 wheeler it does a great job. No more fog up! I have been using this since June and had no problems yet. It also beads the rain very well improving my vision and bugs come off easy. If RAIN-X was a girl I would marry her!