RainX on the visor

Yakaru · November 29th, 2012, 11:58 AM

hey guys,

I did some searching and got conflicting reports so I thought I'd check. Rode today in the rain and while it wasn't too bad obviously better visibility will always be a plus. I was considering trying something like RainX on my visor, but I've heard some reports it causes some fogging/smudging issues. Can anyone confirm/deny? Is there a better product maybe? If it matters, my shields are a clear and a smoke for my Schuberth C3.

ryan.chin · November 29th, 2012, 12:00 PM

Rain-X is for glass, so I'm sure there would be some smudging issues. I can't say for myself as I've never used it on my visor, but if you did want to try it, maybe just apply, go for a ride in the rain (a quick ride would suffice) and see how it works. If you don't end up liking it, Windex it gone!

rojoracing53 · November 29th, 2012, 12:02 PM

Rain-x won't work and may or may not eat the plastic. This is made for plastic and seems to work like rain-x does for glass.
http://www.motosolutions.com/raincoat.html

Lychee · November 29th, 2012, 12:18 PM

Turn your head slightly to the side and the wind will blow the water off your visor.

erbarry88 · November 29th, 2012, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Lychee

Turn your head slightly to the side and the wind will blow the water off your visor.

This works to some extent. When riding in slower traffic and youre behind a car misting up water from the tires it tends to stick to the visor and turning your head doesnt do much. I am looking for a solution as well since today my visor was a magnet for water.

chef · November 29th, 2012, 06:59 PM

DONT USE RAIN X!!!
I got same conflicting reports but after reading all the instructions i figured it SHOULD be ok.
I used it on an old helmet before putting it on any of my good helmets & the visor is useless now,foggy,smokey.....F....d
Rainy season here i keep a sponge with some dish washing soap above the gauge cluster,works well.

geeker · November 29th, 2012, 07:01 PM

I use Pledge.

himynameisjoe · November 29th, 2012, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by geeker

I use Pledge.

I've heard that works really good!

JeffM · November 29th, 2012, 10:03 PM

Yes, Pledge. Works well.

kawasaki-guy2008 · December 10th, 2012, 03:17 PM

has anyone ever tried to wax their visor? And if so, Id like to know how it turned out.

lgk · December 10th, 2012, 03:32 PM

i use prist to clean off the visor, then plexus to seal and polish

DaBlue1 · December 10th, 2012, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by kawasaki-guy2008

has anyone ever tried to wax their visor? And if so, Id like to know how it turned out.

Yeap! all the time. The Best Stuff Ever!

http://www.compacc.com/p/Original-Cl...olish-limit-12

kawasaki-guy2008 · December 10th, 2012, 04:14 PM

thanks Dablue for pointing that product out to me. I believe I'll have to give it a try.

November 29th, 2012, 11:58 AM	#1
Yakaru The Violet Vixen Name: Yakaru Location: Issaquah, WA & Las Vegas, NV Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): Perigee (250), Hotaru (250), Saturn (300), Pearl (300), Zero (S1000RR), Chibi (Z125), Xellos ('18 HP4R) Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jun '16	RainX on the visor hey guys, I did some searching and got conflicting reports so I thought I'd check. Rode today in the rain and while it wasn't too bad obviously better visibility will always be a plus. I was considering trying something like RainX on my visor, but I've heard some reports it causes some fogging/smudging issues. Can anyone confirm/deny? Is there a better product maybe? If it matters, my shields are a clear and a smoke for my Schuberth C3.

November 29th, 2012, 12:00 PM	#2
ryan.chin ninjette.org sage Name: Ryan Location: Columbia, MD Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2007 R6 Posts: 605	Rain-X is for glass, so I'm sure there would be some smudging issues. I can't say for myself as I've never used it on my visor, but if you did want to try it, maybe just apply, go for a ride in the rain (a quick ride would suffice) and see how it works. If you don't end up liking it, Windex it gone! __________________________________________________ I UPGRADED to a YZF-R6 Mods: Shermoto LF7 Levers / Proton Flushmounts / Puig Smoked DB / Woodcraft Sliders / Tech Spec C3 Tank Grips / Rizoma Grips / Jardine

November 29th, 2012, 12:02 PM	#3
rojoracing53 Fast-Guy wannabe Name: Jason Location: Brentwood, Ca Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja250, 2011 RM-Z250, 2004 NSR50, Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jan '13	Rain-x won't work and may or may not eat the plastic. This is made for plastic and seems to work like rain-x does for glass. http://www.motosolutions.com/raincoat.html
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November 29th, 2012, 10:03 PM	#9
JeffM Mr. 988 Name: Jeff Location: Sandy, Utah Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): One Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	Yes, Pledge. Works well. __________________________________________________ "I'm the one that's got to die when it's time for me to die, so let me live my life, the way I want to" - Jimi Hendrix Cancer

December 10th, 2012, 03:32 PM	#11
lgk ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Norfolk, VA Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 EX250, 2014 EX300 Posts: A lot.	i use prist to clean off the visor, then plexus to seal and polish __________________________________________________ Ethioknight Memorial Fund- Sticker sale http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=111700

November 29th, 2012, 12:18 PM	#4
Lychee sail away Name: Jon Location: San Jose Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): gixxer (sold), ninjette (upgrade!) Posts: 964 Blog Entries: 8	Turn your head slightly to the side and the wind will blow the water off your visor.

November 29th, 2012, 06:59 PM	#6
chef ninjette.org member Name: Matt Location: Bali Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): 1965 Honda S90 , 2010 Ninja 250,2012 Vespa LX 150(Yes,a vespa!) Posts: 177	DONT USE RAIN X!!! I got same conflicting reports but after reading all the instructions i figured it SHOULD be ok. I used it on an old helmet before putting it on any of my good helmets & the visor is useless now,foggy,smokey.....F....d Rainy season here i keep a sponge with some dish washing soap above the gauge cluster,works well.

November 29th, 2012, 07:01 PM	#7
geeker ninjette.org guru Name: Richie Location: Arkansas Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2022 Honda CRF300L Rally, 2015 Ninja ZX6R 636, 2014 Ninja 1000, 2013 Ninja 300 (sold), 2011 Ninja 250R (sold) Posts: 479	I use Pledge.

December 10th, 2012, 03:17 PM	#10
kawasaki-guy2008 ninjette.org newbie Name: Nathaniel Location: North Carolina Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Kawasaki Ninja 250r Posts: 6	has anyone ever tried to wax their visor? And if so, Id like to know how it turned out.

December 10th, 2012, 04:14 PM	#13
kawasaki-guy2008 ninjette.org newbie Name: Nathaniel Location: North Carolina Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Kawasaki Ninja 250r Posts: 6	thnx thanks Dablue for pointing that product out to me. I believe I'll have to give it a try.

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