How do you care for your visor?

[BigFootIsBlurry]

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?

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.

Originally Posted by BigFootIsBlurry

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

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

[mister c]

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]

Originally Posted by mister c

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

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]

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

Just let the rain wash everything, bike, visor anything.

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.

Originally Posted by mister c

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