February 3rd, 2013, 02:24 AM | #1 |
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Window tint on visors?
Does anyone use automotive window tint on their visors? I was thinking about how quickly my visor is getting scratched up, and how much of a pain it is to keep it clean, and I was thinking that using some light tint on it would be like a screen protector on the phone, once it starts getting bad just rip it off and put on a new piece, cheaper than replacing the visor every few months.
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February 3rd, 2013, 02:42 AM | #2 |
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You have to replace your visor every few months?
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February 3rd, 2013, 02:47 AM | #3 |
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I haven't yet, but 13000 miles worth of bugs against the visor have taken a toll, and it is getting hard to see in poor weather conditions, so yeah, I'm thinking about replacing it already.
My other thought was trying the stuff you use to restore headlamps, I'm thinking about trying that stuff on the windshield of an older bmw touring bike that is getting pretty scratched and cloudy. |
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February 3rd, 2013, 06:07 AM | #4 |
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Do a search, but I believe @alex.s posted something about restoring a visor from being all scratched up. Not sure but I recall it having to do with a oven too??
Hopefully I am somewhat right and he will be able to pipe in. |
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February 3rd, 2013, 06:25 AM | #5 |
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Don't use plastic scratch remover like headlight restorer. I made that mistake. Its hazy at night if you do
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February 3rd, 2013, 07:58 AM | #6 |
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wow I have had the same helmet and visor for 8 years I just replaced it last season.
Not sure on the brand your buying but I have had good look with shoei. |
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February 3rd, 2013, 10:19 AM | #7 |
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February 3rd, 2013, 12:53 PM | #8 | |
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I'd love to have a pricier helmet, but this is what I have right now, just trying to make it work better for longer. |
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February 3rd, 2013, 01:14 PM | #9 | |
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February 3rd, 2013, 03:28 PM | #10 |
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February 3rd, 2013, 03:43 PM | #11 |
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February 3rd, 2013, 04:35 PM | #12 |
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February 3rd, 2013, 05:54 PM | #13 | |
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Here is the article he wrote http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/27/au...NELL.html?_r=0 Of course this was written in 2009 so you can form your own opinion on it if you want. When I see an article that says a 2000 helmet can protect my head 10x better than a 200 helmet then you can go around saying you are right. Arguing over something like this is a moot point without evidence. |
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February 3rd, 2013, 06:03 PM | #14 |
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More than likely, yes, although at some point you are probably getting into custom fit helmets that will protect better because they fit better, but I'm guessing very few people on this board, even those spending 6-800 dollars for a helmet, have custom built helmets.
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February 3rd, 2013, 08:18 PM | #15 |
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hey its your guys life I have premium helmets and I have cheap helmets the difference is night and day. It only take one fall at low speed to kill you or worse make you a vegetable so why save a few bucks when its so important.
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February 3rd, 2013, 10:41 PM | #16 | |
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ChaoSS to answer your question - no. Do not tint/coat your own shield. If you're going to stay with your economic helmets simply replace the visors when you need to or follow the guidance of others to try and restore your current visor. If you decide to invest in a more expensive helmet in the future you'll be delightfully surprised but the difference in just about every way. |
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February 4th, 2013, 12:16 AM | #17 | |
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And I'd love to restore my visor, any suggestions? |
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February 4th, 2013, 07:44 AM | #18 |
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Once a visor is scratched enough that you're considering throwing it away, one trick is to put it through the dishwasher. It can do a surprisingly decent job at polishing away some smaller scratches.
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February 4th, 2013, 07:45 AM | #19 |
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Also - not sure what you're currently using to polish the visor, but Plexus does a great job. It does a reasonable job of protecting the visor from getting scratched up, and also polishes out smaller scratches while cleaning the visor.
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February 4th, 2013, 09:12 AM | #22 |
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A friend mentioned using plain, white, offbrand toothpaste. He says that is what they used in the army and it works as long as it is minor scratches. You just let it sit for 10 minutes then come back and wipe it with a nonabrasive cloth.
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February 4th, 2013, 09:43 AM | #23 |
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There was a thread on this just recently, but I can't find it. Anyways someone... maybe @Motofool posted a link... http://www.ehow.com/how_7647171_remo...et-visors.html. I tend to bookmark useful threads or links, for future reference.
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Guess that would be why I couldn't find it when I searched your posts for it. Quote:
I don't have time to baby my helmet. I don't throw or drop it on the ground, but it has been known to roll once I set it down. That's another reason I don't want a spendy helmet, I'd cringe at every imperfection I put into a brand new 600 dollar helmet. |
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February 4th, 2013, 08:26 PM | #27 | |
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But it's OK for you to share your ill-informed views that every helmet is exactly as good as any other?
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February 5th, 2013, 06:05 AM | #29 |
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Chances are with pricier helmets all you're paying for is extra comfort features and partially for the name. If you compare two helmets that have the same ratings (such as Snell, ECE, etc.) they'll both protect you even if one is $500 cheaper. If you believe that paying $800 will save you better than a $250 helmet then good for you, but I've never seen evidence proving that. And moto gp helmets are expensive because they're custom built for that persons liking and the build materials to make it lighter. Just because you spend more on something doesn't mean it is better. But everyone is entitled to their own opinion so who cares.
To the OP, I wouldn't tint it I would try some methods of getting the scratches out and if it doesn't work get a new visor. And if you have a quick detach option on your helmet you could remove the visor when you get to work and keep it from getting scratched. Other then that and cleaning it after riding there's not much more you can do to prevent wear and tear. |
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February 5th, 2013, 07:36 AM | #30 | |
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Not taking the test does not = inability to pass the test. While adding a Snell cert may allow them to charge more, that may not fit their target market. Charging more does not equal more profit. If that were the way business worked, every car would come with navigation, auto assist parking, heated cup holders, etc. Businesses forgo inclusions that would improve their product in order to keep costs down all day. And as you can see from this discussion, there are plenty of buyers who appreciate it, whether or not you or anyone else agree with their logic. Personally, I filtered all my helmet searches for Snell certification because I did not have the time to personally research enough. I let the Snell cert speak for it's safety. But that does not definitively mean that my helmet is more safe than a DOT only helmet. Had that DOT helmet failed the Snell test, then yes it would be. |
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February 5th, 2013, 12:30 PM | #31 |
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Fair enough, but that's a different take on things that Snell-rated helmets are likely just as safe as DOT-rated helmets, as the DOT helmet probably would have passed other tests if they went through the trouble. It relies on some very thin assumptions that don't hold up very well in aggregate, though perhaps there are some exceptions along the way. (Helmets that pursue ECE instead, for example).
You immediately went to the ever-present Nazi slam at anyone in this thread who was warning against going cheap on the most important piece of safety gear we wear. Then discounting the value of testing that is explicitly defined to judge the effectiveness of that safety, made it that much more grating.
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gfloyd (primarily) put together an informative wiki entry on helmet safety here:
http://www.ninjette.org/wiki/Helmets
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February 19th, 2013, 09:51 PM | #35 |
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These are try at own risk and if it fail’s I have care factor of zero! Probably try this when you have nothing to lose! Mine was replaceable as scratched where I look, but was fairly new, so tried Braso on my visor, and hubbys front screen, not sure where I heard about it, its nasty stuff, not sure if you can get it over in US, stinks of ammonia badly!
Did make a marked difference, front screen had a few bad deep scratches and smoothed theses a little, but not completely, don’t it around 12 months ago and hasn’t made the plastic go brittle or anything so far, which was my concern! I put it on, gave it a bit of a light rub into the bad bits then rinsed it under running water, then re cleaned with dish soap, finished it with plexus. Could try using toothpaste perhaps, or if your prepared to put some work, elbow grease into it, corn flower is the best and finest sanding stuff around, to microscopic scratches out? Use it on painted surfaces if you’re totally pedantic and don’t ride a lot! As for window tint tried this might have been that the tint wasn’t flexible enough, and helmets visor is more like a hammock so needs to curve in at sides and around visor so couldn’t get it right! Heat didn’t seem to make it do anything but could be wrong sort of tint? I gave it up as a stupid joke! Hope this helps! |
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