Visor Rain Repellent?

[Drumming_Animal]

Ive got a Shark lid, the RSI i think it is, anywho, the visor that came with it (well visors, got a tinted one aswell, as you do) had some sort of wax coating on it which made rain bead up and just run off, could see absolutly fine without having to wipe the visor and risk a nice big scratch. Awesome stuff, whatever it was, but like everything its not lasted forever.

I was wondering if there was anything on the market now a days that i can apply to my visors to getting this waxy sort of coating back?? My old man has some stuff for his car called Rain X which works wonders on his car, but its not recommended for visors, so i dont wanna try it and have to buy a new visor.

Cheers

[Bibio]

i've been using the halfrods own brand (rain x) one and had no bad effects (yellowing or cracking) you have to keep applying it though.

have heard mr sheen works to.

[dizzyblonde]

Problem with Shark visors, is the coating deteriorates after a while, and you tend to get a cloudy spot right in the middle. Although I love Shark lids, and have always had them, I think the visors are pretty poop...and expensive!

[Geodude]

Ive been using Wurth visor rain repellent for years now. Cheap and it works very well even in really heavy rain. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Motorcycle-Wurth-VISOR-RAIN-REPLELLENT-Shoei-Arai-/330492123177?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Helmets&hash=item4cf2dd9829
Ive put on an ebay link but you can get it in most bike shops and it lasts ages.

[orose]

I've been using Nikwax Visor Proof for the last 6 months or so, and its turned out to be most excellent - a foggy trip over the north yorkshire moors sealed it for me, as I didn't have to wipe once.

[Shellywoozle]

I use macguiars detailer. Meant for cars but can use it on anything and causes no damage.

Probably not as good as stuff especially for it but I buy it for motor so its no expense to use on lid.

[Drumming_Animal]

cheers people, ill have a look around at the stuff youve recommended, definatly gonna need it for the winter, after my ride home from work today, it would be nice to see properly if its gonna be raining often, and being the uk of course it will

[boot]

I've been using Nikwax Visor Proof for the last 6 months or so, and its turned out to be most excellent - a foggy trip over the north yorkshire moors sealed it for me, as I didn't have to wipe once.

I've tried proper Rain·X on the visor and don't think it works as well as Nikwax Visor Proof.

Nikwax visor proof smells coincidentally the same as all other Nikwax fluids, I've always suspected it's the same stuff in different packaging, so, I recently bought a 1 litre TX-Direct Wash-In from VetsUK for about £10, and refilled the original visor proof bottle. It went on a little too thick (required too much work buffing clear) so I diluted 50/50 with water, and IMHO it works exactly the same as the original visor proof.

TX-Direct always seems to be a little more expensive that other varieties of Nikwax, I suspect that's because there's more of the 'active' ingredient, and perhaps why it seemed a little thicker.

Either way, if you have some Nikwax kicking about for proofing clothing with, give it a shot - much cheaper than buying the smaller bottle.

[JamesMio]

Another Nikwax Visor Proof user here...

[thedonal]

I use Clear Vue Rain Repellant- from Halfords. Does a decent job, but needs regular application.

[Owenski]

halfords turtle branded stuff works a treat, only needs to be applied every few days and seems to clear even the smallest drops.

[AndyBrad]

Ive got rain -x, thats not very good.
Holts visor mist thingy, thats next to useless and actually down right dangerous.
Muc off visor cleaner, ok cleans averagly but doesnt stop misting.
Pink stick from the nec last year. Works but has to be applied to a clean visor after every time it gets wet and isnt that good anyways.

Ill see if i can get some visor proof!

[yorkie_chris]

Silicon maintenance spray or furniture polish.

[AndyBrad]

Silicone is like the holts stuff. I find it gives a mottles/starburst effect in the rain tho

[BoltonSte]

Yep, Pledge here too.

[Whitty]

I used to use rain x years ago and it was really good with no visor damage on my old arai. Don't know if same "recipe" these days. It was also good on my mark one escort luckily as the wipers were useless! I used to get it from work free though which made a difference! It was used to stop bus front destination panels misting. Now use fog city insert on shoei pinlock system, brilliant even in horrendous weather.

[AndyBrad]

does your fog city one stick or is it removable?

[sloppy joe]

Bought some nikwax visor proof the other day after reading this thread Hein Gericke in Leeds had run out having just sold their last 12 bottles to W Yorks police, but J&S over the road came through though, and I can confirm it is a fricking revelation, having always thought that this kind of stuff is just snake oil to remove cash from bikers.

Utterly horrid rainy 6:30am trip up the motorway this morning, spray from lorries, bright headlights, worst possible conditions and did not need to wipe visor once, slight turn of head and clear again. Even when the rain was settling a bit, it was beading nicely and leaving my vision remarkably clear. I am definitely a convert (unless it turns out you need a bottle a week in the winter).

[boot]

(unless it turns out you need a bottle a week in the winter).

See post #8 ;)

[Daimo]

i've been using the halfrods own brand (rain x) one and had no bad effects (yellowing or cracking) you have to keep applying it though.

have heard mr sheen works to.


Ditto, and im ashamed to say i've had my visor in for 5+ years now.

I really should change it, can't see bugger all at night/wet as lights are stars.

But when applied, it lasts for a good 3-4 days.

Tissue to apply, rag to wipe off.

[Daimo]

Oh, and use a bit of washing up liquid on the inside to stop your visor misting up. Lasts a week or two, depending how hard you breath :lol:

[sloppy joe]

See post #8 ;)

Ah, merci.

[sloppy joe]

Oh, and use a bit of washing up liquid on the inside to stop your visor misting up. Lasts a week or two, depending how hard you breath :lol:

Respro foggy. A day or two to get used to it if you have never had one, but utterly mint for mist reduction. One of the best tenners I have ever spent.

[Whitty]

does your fog city one stick or is it removable?
Sorry for delay Andy!
Mine is removable insert on 2 pegs. You fit it with visor off and straightened out a bit. Then when it returns to proper shape it forms an air tight seal.

[Amanda]

Deffo converted to the Nikwax Visor Proof, great stuff.

Also this time of year you need a Pinlock/Fog City/Fine Vision insert. They are brilliant. Failing all else get the Shift It Anti-Fog spray.