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BigFootIsBlurry 07-06-09 07:29 AM

How do you care for your visor?
 
Because mine seems to be covered in light scratches and is generally getting a bit of a mess. I clean it wih soapy water after a ride to get the bugs off but what else should I be doing?

simesb 07-06-09 08:45 AM

Re: How do you care for your visor?
 
I use AutoGlym Fast Glass - spray some on and let it soak into the bugs, then spray a bit more and wipe with a mircofibre cloth.

If you "rub" the bugs off, you risk damaging the visor. Soaking and "wiping" is much better. Wash the cloth frequently - you could be dragging grit across the visor whilst you are cleaning it.

Samurai Penguin 07-06-09 08:57 AM

Re: How do you care for your visor?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by BigFootIsBlurry (Post 1933195)
Because mine seems to be covered in light scratches and is generally getting a bit of a mess. I clean it wih soapy water after a ride to get the bugs off but what else should I be doing?

Washing Up Liquid? That stuff is quite abrasive, which is great for getting food off your dishes but not so good for your visor :D

I use 'Shift It' helmet and visor cleaner and a lint free cloth. Available from Hein Gericke.

mister c 07-06-09 09:04 AM

Re: How do you care for your visor?
 
Brilliant tip for removing flies. This goes for fairings, helmets etc.

Soak a tea cloth in water, place over infected area :) leave for about 10 minutes, then wipe to clean.

It does work trust me

Simples :)

BigFootIsBlurry 07-06-09 09:09 AM

Re: How do you care for your visor?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by mister c (Post 1933225)
Brilliant tip for removing flies. This goes for fairings, helmets etc.

Soak a tea cloth in water, place over infected area :) leave for about 10 minutes, then wipe to clean.

It does work trust me

Simples :)


May have a go at this one, that way I can do my lid aswell. Right now its more midge than helmet :-k

Mr Farley 07-06-09 09:25 AM

Re: How do you care for your visor?
 
For cleaning I just use a sponge with soapy water. I used to get scratches on the visor but it was mainly because I left it lying around on the floor, or forcing it in my topbox which never has enough room!

But to get rid of light scratches toothpaste can work.......if they are a little deeper then something like autsol (metal polish which is a bit abrasive) is also good :). For deeper ones there's not much you can do.....replacement visor?

jamesterror 07-06-09 09:38 AM

Re: How do you care for your visor?
 
Net'd sponge, cold water, doesn't scratch visor, wipe off water / left over flies with tissues or kitchen roll, then get another piece of kitchen roll and do the same again.

Scratches mean for a replacement visor, but I also have used AutoGlym Fast Glass as simesb said once or twice, but my method clears it fine :D

thefallenangel 07-06-09 09:43 AM

Re: How do you care for your visor?
 
Just let the rain wash everything, bike, visor anything.

Dicky Ticker 07-06-09 09:45 AM

Re: How do you care for your visor?
 
As with the tea towel a wet tissue will suffice while you are out and about,let it soak onto the flies before wiping
I keep a small chamois leather,very wet,in a plastic bag which I lay over the visor for a minute before wiping and then polish up with a lint free cloth.
No matter how careful you are visors tend to collect surface damage with general use and if I get 12-18 months out of one I consider that I have done well.

Loz 07-06-09 10:23 AM

Re: How do you care for your visor?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by mister c (Post 1933225)
Brilliant tip for removing flies. This goes for fairings, helmets etc.

Soak a tea cloth in water, place over infected area :) leave for about 10 minutes, then wipe to clean.

It does work trust me

Simples :)

+ one for this


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