"wax" for visor?

BrianTSmith99 · 06-06-2009

Hey all,
I got (and LOVE) some anti-fog spray for the inside of my full face visor. I read somewhere to apply something to the outside to make the rain bead up. But it did not say what to apply. Don't want to damage the thing. What is good?

6000 miles and LOVING it

Thanks!
Brian

messer00 · 06-06-2009

I've used Rain-X and it works pretty well, but it seems to stop working after about 30 minutes (maybe because they say you're not supposed to use it on plastic). When riding, if you just tilt your head down a little the majority of the water rolls off, which is the approach I took this past winter.

rotlab09 · 06-06-2009

wax the shield or use 2001 polish. the stuff in the lime green bottle. seems to work really well. make sure you use a NON-abrasive wax, polish, or cloth.

sry to bother ur thread but can someone explain to me exactly how to post new threads?

messer00 · 06-06-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by rotlab09

wax the shield or use 2001 polish. the stuff in the lime green bottle. seems to work really well. make sure you use a NON-abrasive wax, polish, or cloth.

sry to bother ur thread but can someone explain to me exactly how to post new threads?

Click on the section you want to post it in (far right) and the new topic button will appear on the top left corner.

rotlab09 · 06-06-2009

I never noticed the far right section. duh! thanks for the help.

Anyway.....i keep experimenting with different things on rain resistance, when i find what i think is the best, i will be sure to post it here. for now it's just a non-abrasive wax.

BrianTSmith99 · 06-06-2009

I actually had bought a bottle of rain-x a while back. Went to Autozone, asked the guy behind the counter as it did not mention plastic, he said he uses it all the time. Then before I tried it, I asked the cycle shop lady and she said "don't, it may cloud the visor", so I never cracked the seal. OK. I will stop being so afraid and experiment a little

Thanks all!

Brian

rbentnail · 06-06-2009

Plexus.

rotlab09 · 06-06-2009

never heard of plexus. i'll have to find some and try it out. thanks

rbentnail · 06-07-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by rotlab09

never heard of plexus. i'll have to find some and try it out. thanks

I can get it at both my local Honda and Yamaha dealers.

Christo · 06-07-2009

RainX has denatured alcohol in it, and will make your polycarbonate visor go "cloudy" over time.

Try this stuff!

Cat Crap Visor Anti-Fog - webBikeWorld

06-06-2009	#1 (permalink)
BrianTSmith99 Third Gear And Gaining BTK Intermediate Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 127	"wax" for visor? Hey all, I got (and LOVE) some anti-fog spray for the inside of my full face visor. I read somewhere to apply something to the outside to make the rain bead up. But it did not say what to apply. Don't want to damage the thing. What is good? 6000 miles and LOVING it Thanks! Brian

06-07-2009	#10 (permalink)
Christo Wants better weather! BTK Expert Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 814	RainX has denatured alcohol in it, and will make your polycarbonate visor go "cloudy" over time. Try this stuff! Cat Crap Visor Anti-Fog - webBikeWorld __________________ "There's a difference between knowing your path........... ............and walking it!"

06-06-2009	#2 (permalink)
messer00 2009 ZX-6R BTK Expert Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: California Posts: 1,459	I've used Rain-X and it works pretty well, but it seems to stop working after about 30 minutes (maybe because they say you're not supposed to use it on plastic). When riding, if you just tilt your head down a little the majority of the water rolls off, which is the approach I took this past winter.

06-06-2009	#3 (permalink)
rotlab09 No Clutch Shifting..... BTK Beginner Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: central wisconsin Posts: 87	wax the shield or use 2001 polish. the stuff in the lime green bottle. seems to work really well. make sure you use a NON-abrasive wax, polish, or cloth. sry to bother ur thread but can someone explain to me exactly how to post new threads?

06-06-2009	#5 (permalink)
rotlab09 No Clutch Shifting..... BTK Beginner Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: central wisconsin Posts: 87	I never noticed the far right section. duh! thanks for the help. Anyway.....i keep experimenting with different things on rain resistance, when i find what i think is the best, i will be sure to post it here. for now it's just a non-abrasive wax.

06-06-2009	#6 (permalink)
BrianTSmith99 Third Gear And Gaining BTK Intermediate Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 127	I actually had bought a bottle of rain-x a while back. Went to Autozone, asked the guy behind the counter as it did not mention plastic, he said he uses it all the time. Then before I tried it, I asked the cycle shop lady and she said "don't, it may cloud the visor", so I never cracked the seal. OK. I will stop being so afraid and experiment a little Thanks all! Brian

06-06-2009	#8 (permalink)
rotlab09 No Clutch Shifting..... BTK Beginner Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: central wisconsin Posts: 87	never heard of plexus. i'll have to find some and try it out. thanks

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