Rain Repellent

[Max Continuous]

Does anybody here use a rain repellent such as RAIN X on their helmet visor? I was contemplating making a small squeegy for my glove but was wondering about repellent. Would appreciate any comments, observations, experiences or suggestions.

[thal13]

I use it & it's extremely effective. Even when stationary, the visor is so slick that gravity is sufficient to pull the droplets right down. The one thing that I've noticed is that very fine droplets can accumulate, such as when following a large truck - the fix is to simply look left or right and let the wind wipe your visor clean.

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[priapismic]

I've used Rain-X a lot in the past, and it's always worked well for me. Some people will warn you away from it, saying that it will promote swirling and scratching on your faceshield, but I've never had a problem with that. Today's modern shields are pretty hard and usually made from Lexan. Use a very soft cloth to apply it; I use an old cloth diaper, which is also my preferred cleaning cloth for windshields and faceshields.

[Sunbeemer]

I was going to try Rain-X until I read the cautionary statement on the bottle that said not to use it on plastics, as apparently it could (over time) cloud them. I use Pledge furniture polish (sparingly) to get the same effect, and it smells lemony-fresh too!

[Oilhead]

I use liquid glass on everything. My visor still looks brand new after 3 years. That being said, I don't see why you couldn't use wax on it instead. Rain-X is a pain to put on and very expensive and wax would work better anyway.

Not only that Liquid Glass(or any wax) makes the surface slippery so bugs and crap are less likely to stick to it, and when they do, much easier to remove.

[R4R&R]

I've used Rain-X a lot in the past, and it's always worked well for me. Some people will warn you away from it, saying that it will promote swirling and scratching on your faceshield, but I've never had a problem with that. Today's modern shields are pretty hard and usually made from Lexan.

+1
I've been using it for over 100,000 miles on various helmets and NEVER had any problems with it. The stuff works great!

[Dr. Strangelove]

I use Meguaier's Quick Detailer--works great.

[Lion_Lady]

Your local shop should have a product called PLEXUS. It is designed for plastics such as helmet visors and even comes in a little tank bag size can for on the road.

It works like a charm.

P

[Max Continuous]

Thanks for the comments. I was also thinking of making a small squeegy from an old windshield wiper blade that would fit on my glove but if rain repellent works, then that would be easier.

[bransan]

Lion Lady hit the nail on the head! Plexus is the product you should use on your shields. I use it all the painted surfaces as well. Works great. I have also used a plastic polish from Novus, worked well on some minor scratches.

[gregor]

Rain-X works OK for a while on my plastic visor. Never had problems with damage.
If the mucky road spray lasts for more than an hour or so the effectiveness seems to lessen.
A BMW dealer recommended natural Pledge ,and nothing else, on a polycarbonate windscreen. So maybe worthwhile trying on visor.

[mcooperstein]

One of our charter members Gene Menzies started making and selling "Fogtech" which mitigates the effect of fog on your shield. It works pretty darn well although it doesnt last forever and will require reapplication after every so often.

Mark
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[acejones]

Max Continuous,
why make a squeegee when aerostitch will sell you some ?

[chris]

Have used rain x for years but found pledge just as good once the last bottle ran out! Easier to use as well.

[kantuckid]

I like to use the same fog drops you buy for snorkel mask, they do have to be done over once in awhile

[iowabeakster]

I spit in a snorkel mask. Cheap-easy-available, words to live by.

Gonna try it in my helmet next!

edited--USED HELMET FOR SALE, smells like an ashtray: Check the BUY/SELL section.