Cheap or just the norm?.

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  1. ENVYUS

    ENVYUS Member

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    Literally been all over the internet and can't find much, not anything what helps.

    My Motocross goggles steam up rapidly and I'm sick and tired of pulling over and cleaning them.

    Heard fairy liquid or rainx does the job but how true is this?. Can you buy goggles what are anti steam, it's fucking dangerous!
     
  2. Tamiyacowboy

    Tamiyacowboy Pippa's Owner

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    this is what i use on my inside of visor ( dont have a anti fog shield fitted )
    just spray it onto a micro fiber cloth give the inside of visor a wipe, let it evap away.

    works for a couple 3-4 days then need re-treating again, i keep the anti fogger in my jacket pocket 24/7 with a cloth, i can always pull over treat up the lid visor and away i go again :)
    i also carry a small muc of visor cleaner kit baggy in my pocket to. ..... goggle wise FOX racing or oakley racing do anti fog goggles that have anti fog inserts like modern day riding lids.
    could also look at dual sport helmets to peaked MX style but with a added visor , summer time ride with the mx hat n goggles, but winter swap over to a dual sport lid for more ease of use

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Storm-Spra...qid=1483907887&sr=8-4&keywords=storm+anti+fog

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Muc-Off-Vi...092&sr=8-1&keywords=muc+of+visor+cleaning+kit
     
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  3. ENVYUS

    ENVYUS Member

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    So Storm spray any good then mate?. Is that good for plastics?


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  4. gilburton

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    It's an old motorcyclists trick using fairy liquid or even a potato. It does work but needs treating every so often.
    They are steaming up with the heat from your face and moisture.
    If they have vents make sure they are clear.
    On my old full face I had to crack the visor open a smidgeon.
     
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  5. scubabiker

    scubabiker NITROJUNKIE

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    Washing liquid works on diving masks, never tried on anything else. I just turn my fog lights on... :) im not helpful am i?
     
  6. sean178

    sean178 Active Member

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    Back in the day we made do with good old spit !!! [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]

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  7. MARSH

    MARSH Whooooo!

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    Fairy liquid works for me, just a tiny drop on kitchen roll and rub on the inside of visor until nearly dry!
     
  8. Tamiyacowboy

    Tamiyacowboy Pippa's Owner

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    shaving foam i kid you not.

    try at home on mirrorm smear shaving foam on mirror give it a good wipe around then wipe off clean (dont use water ) steam up the room and the mirror stays clear.

    not sure you wanna be sniffing shaving foam smelly all the time but its another biker trick ;)
     
  9. ENVYUS

    ENVYUS Member

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    I don't have a visor I have goggles. But thanks for all your help though.

    Fog lights don't work if your goggles are steamed up [emoji23]


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  10. gilburton

    gilburton Active Member

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    Rainx is for repelling water on the outside of screens/visors etc.
    Any of the anti mist/fogging products will work on goggles or visors.
    Try a small spot of washing up liquid on the inside of your goggles then spread it over the whole surface with a tissue but don't wipe it dry.
    Let it dry then try it.
    If your goggles have vents or holes make sure they are clear.
     

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