Anti-Scratch Shields for helmets :P

CRXTrek · April 11th, 2009, 06:16 PM

I have purchased replacment shields so often they should give them away with a gas fillup.

They scratch when i bump my head on the door leaving the house.

They scratch when i clean the bugs off without the towel wet enough.

They scratch if i don't set the helmet down like it Grandma's China.

At $65.00 each , I have almost repurchased the helmet.

How often do you all replace yours ?

Nemy · April 11th, 2009, 07:51 PM

What helmet do you have??!?! The shields don't sound too durable if you're scratching it just by wiping it... or you need a better cloth (ie microfibre)! And 65 a pop is quite hefty. The scorpion fog frees are only 35$

EDIT: o and I'm still on my first 2 after a year - clear and dark smoke

NickH · April 11th, 2009, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CRXTrek

I have purchased replacment shields so often they should give them away with a gas fillup.

They scratch when i bump my head on the door leaving the house.

They scratch when i clean the bugs off without the towel wet enough.

They scratch if i don't set the helmet down like it Grandma's China.

At $65.00 each , I have almost repurchased the helmet.

How often do you all replace yours ?

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NickH · April 11th, 2009, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CRXTrek

I have purchased replacment shields so often they should give them away with a gas fillup.

They scratch when i bump my head on the door leaving the house.

They scratch when i clean the bugs off without the towel wet enough.

They scratch if i don't set the helmet down like it Grandma's China.

At $65.00 each , I have almost repurchased the helmet.

How often do you all replace yours ?

I have a shoei x-11 and the shields are about 50 bucks, but the shields are extremely durable and last a very long time.

-Nick-
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Purspeed · April 11th, 2009, 08:38 PM

Use microfiber cloth, warm water and mild soap.

But, my Suomy scratches pretty easy...I know what you mean.

Snake · April 11th, 2009, 08:43 PM

I have two shields. One dark and one clear.
I use Blue Magic Plastic light scratch remover & cleaner then followed bywax to repel water and make it easy to clean the bugs off.

CRXTrek · April 11th, 2009, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nemy

What helmet do you have??!?! The shields don't sound too durable if you're scratching it just by wiping it... or you need a better cloth (ie microfibre)! And 65 a pop is quite hefty. The scorpion fog frees are only 35$

EDIT: o and I'm still on my first 2 after a year - clear and dark smoke

i have a Bell Star helmet. The Silver Iridium shields are $65

View Poll Results: How many shields have you purchased
Still on the one that came with the helmet	7	46.67%
Less than 5 a year	7	46.67%
5 to 10 a year	1	6.67%
More than 10 a year	0	0%
Voters: 15. You may not vote on this poll

April 11th, 2009, 06:16 PM	#1
CRXTrek FORMER MOTORCYCLE RIDER Name: Steve Location: On a Trek SU200 or in my CRX Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): Rode an 08 250r then rode an 08 ZX-6R until i totaled it on 7/10/10 Posts: 758	Anti-Scratch Shields for helmets :P I have purchased replacment shields so often they should give them away with a gas fillup. They scratch when i bump my head on the door leaving the house. They scratch when i clean the bugs off without the towel wet enough. They scratch if i don't set the helmet down like it Grandma's China. At $65.00 each , I have almost repurchased the helmet. How often do you all replace yours ?

April 11th, 2009, 08:38 PM	#5
Purspeed ninjette.org guru Name: Purspeed Location: Los Angeles, CA Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: 469	Use microfiber cloth, warm water and mild soap. But, my Suomy scratches pretty easy...I know what you mean. __________________________________________________ "This is my Ninja. There are many like it, but this one is mine..." ~ Purspeed (ca. Nov, 2008)

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April 11th, 2009, 07:51 PM	#2
Nemy ninjette.org sage Name: Tim Location: Portland, OR Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2009 SE Ninja 250R Posts: 796	What helmet do you have??!?! The shields don't sound too durable if you're scratching it just by wiping it... or you need a better cloth (ie microfibre)! And 65 a pop is quite hefty. The scorpion fog frees are only 35$ EDIT: o and I'm still on my first 2 after a year - clear and dark smoke

April 11th, 2009, 08:43 PM	#6
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	I have two shields. One dark and one clear. I use Blue Magic Plastic light scratch remover & cleaner then followed bywax to repel water and make it easy to clean the bugs off.