Glasses fogging up?

[Joemac]

G'day all. I am new to this forum, and pretty green at road riding too.

The other day I rode to Nelson in the freezing fog, and I had real issues with my glasses fogging up. My visor was fine, but I ended up riding with the visor up so that I could keep wiping my glasses so I could see where I was going.

I wondered if there was a definitive solution to this, or what do other folk do in similar circumstances?

Cheers, Joe Mac.

[Rhys]

There are some fancy commercial products available, but as i am a tight assed bastard i just use pledge, also good on you visor to keep the rain off

[nerrrd]

Iin the rain my glasses tend to fog up on the inside of the lense (which I can't wipe) then when I lift the visor the fog clears on the inside but the rain gets on the outside which then requires regular wiping with gloves.

Some gloves have a little squeeggee (sp?) thing on one finger for wiping?

Wish they made a pinlock for glasses.

YMMV but they told me not to use anything but water on my expensive lenses when I got them, something to with an anti-glare coating?

[Maha]

Lift the visor one click, it will act like a demister. Failing that, try pledge on your glasses, it works for visors/rain.

[Berries]

I wondered if there was a definitive solution to this, or what do other folk do in similar circumstances?
I experienced the same thing. Went and got my self contact lenses. Never had to deal with the problem since.

[Shadows]

After struggling with all sorts of remedies I decided that the only decent solution is to wear contact lenses when riding. Anything else is just a pain in the arse.

[Joemac]

Mmmm, I am not obliged to wear glasses when driving/riding, but it seemed like a good plan. I don't wear them all the time anyway and have never used contacts. My visor stays pretty fog free, so I might just try pledge on the glasses.

[Akzle]

only sure solution,
amputate.


At the neck.

[Joemac]

only sure solution,
amputate.


At the neck.

Mmmm, effective, if a little drastic.

[EJK]

only sure solution,
amputate.


At the neck.

Thanks for the heads up. I'll try that tomorrow and live to tell the tale.

[Ruahine]

Cracking the visor open a bit will prevent your glasses fogging.

[Akzle]

Cracking the visor open a bit will prevent your glasses fogging.

not always. But a good thing to try first.

Has something to do with breathing, cold or misty air outside. Glasses are pita. Unfortunately need them to see =S

[awa355]

There are some fancy commercial products available, but as i am a tight assed bastard i just use pledge, also good on you visor to keep the rain off

Do you use the spray on stuff or the liquid creme stuff?

[Akzle]

Do you use the spray on stuff or the liquid creme stuff?

used to use the stuff in the squeegee type bottles. but they stopped selling it, so aerosol nowadaze.

[James Deuce]

If your helmet has a breath guard, take it out. Exacerbates the glasses fogging issue 10 fold.

[BMWST?]

If your helmet has a breath guard, take it out. Exacerbates the glasses fogging issue 10 fold.


yes this seems to be true just got a breath guard which seems to make the fogging worse,whisper kit doesnt help either

[Mushu]

I have the same problem, removing the breath guard in my helmet helped.
On really cold days I use something called a fog off mask, it has wire across the top which you bend to the shape of your face to stop the breath getting to your glasses it's about the only thing I've found that works.

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[granstar]

Cracking visor a tad works well for me to a point, the visor only clears fogging after some time in heavy rain otherwise generally works. Iv'e used both Maguiar's plastic polish and also aerosol spray Pledge with success. If my glasses get wet behind the visor they fog and i have to stop and wipe em dry or take em off, really a pita but contacts are out of question for my eyes (astigmatic) and need to wear glasses to ride safely, sometimes with them off is safer but i can't read street signs then :blink:.
Mates reckon gone blind from :tugger: HEY! HEY! I''m, over here!

Anyone tried and tested the new anti-fog visor inserts selling on Trade Me, endorsed by the shoe maker? Only problem i can see with these (pun there) is you have to buy a new one at helmet replacement, not a biggy if they actually work like they say.

[dino3310]

fogcity insert for my visor and for glasses i buy the anti fog ones from protector safety, for the rain i use rain off:2thumbsup

[ducatilover]

Raise the visor you soft nonce. I've been doing it for years, ride with it open about a cm, then exhale downwards and you won't have an issue

[Hitcher]

I know all about this problem. Don't use Pledge or any similar wax-based product on your glasses. That's just stupid advice.

There is no cure but there are some remedies. Here are a couple:

Breathe through your mouth and use your top lip to make sure exhaled air heads in the direction of your neck, rather than up into the helmet.

Make sure your neck warmer or jacket collar aren't making a nice snug fit around the bottom of the helmet.

[Stirts]

Invest in one these...

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They are even dual purpose!!

[caspernz]

Meh, anti-fog pinlock insert for the visor keeps the visor clear. Crack the visor open to the smallest opening at low speeds keeps the glasses clear. No fancy sprays or potions on either, just use glass cleaner. Vents on helmet stay open on small setting, seems to work for me.

[paturoa]

I got a fogoff mask from Cycletreads and it works a treat. I just did a 3000k ride to the south island and back and never had a problem with a fogging visor. Basically all of your breath goes out a tube that goes down past you chin and can't get back into the helmet

It may be a problem with glasses as the bit over you nose sits quite high and may get in the way of your glasses, have a look at the pic in the link. When I wear my sunnies at the same time they sit high but are still OK.

http://www.cycletreads.co.nz/products/957-fogoff_neck_and_face_warmers/1298-foggoff_face_mask.aspx

[Mushu]

I got a fogoff mask from Cycletreads and it works a treat. I just did a 3000k ride to the south island and back and never had a problem with a fogging visor. Basically all of your breath goes out a tube that goes down past you chin and can't get back into the helmet

It may be a problem with glasses as the bit over you nose sits quite high and may get in the way of your glasses, have a look at the pic in the link. When I wear my sunnies at the same time they sit high but are still OK.

http://www.cycletreads.co.nz/products/957-fogoff_neck_and_face_warmers/1298-foggoff_face_mask.aspx

Same one I've got, works great and keeps the neck warm very well too. Doesn't get in the way of my glasses at all either.

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[James Deuce]

Same one I've got, works great and keeps the neck warm very well too. Doesn't get in the way of my glasses at all either.

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You can't assume that it will work for everyone. Are you a chinless, jew-nosed, chipmunk-cheeked baldy with a mono-brow and a slightly deformed jaw? If so you would experience the same issues I did with the damn thing. Lot of money to blow on something that causes panic attacks.

[Mushu]

You can't assume that it will work for everyone. Are you a chinless, jew-nosed, chipmunk-cheeked baldy with a mono-brow and a slightly deformed jaw? If so you would experience the same issues I did with the damn thing. Lot of money to blow on something that causes panic attacks.

It was a little difficult to get used to especially since it restricts breathing a little but after a while I got used to it so much I barely notice it

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[granstar]

If you are a chinless, jew-nosed, chipmunk-cheeked baldy with a mono-brow and a slightly deformed jaw or not, it is most important to keep breathing before worrying about fogging up. Some good points all the same :clap:

[nerrrd]

You can't assume that it will work for everyone. Are you a chinless, jew-nosed, chipmunk-cheeked baldy with a mono-brow and a slightly deformed jaw? If so you would experience the same issues I did with the damn thing. Lot of money to blow on something that causes panic attacks.

Yeah I think the size and shape of your nose/jaw makes a big difference - anytime I try anything like one of those masks you're supposed to wear while sanding stuff my glasses fog up.

Bought a neck tube recently to pull up over my nose and keep me warm riding in the cooler temps, same with that, have to keep the visor fully open around town (which kind of defeats the purpose), although on the open road the visor seal on my helmet isn't all that great and there's enough airflow to keep the specs clear.

Never been able to use the nose guards/chin curtains which came with my helmets either for the same reason.

[russd7]

definately would not put pledge on my lenses, that stuff has cleaners in it that are not so good for my expensive lenses, normally ride with the visor cracked a fraction but i must admit to being guilty of wearing contacts to the brass this year to avoid any such issues, and was pleased i did with the dousing we got on the return trip:yawn:

[russd7]

If you are a chinless, jew-nosed, chipmunk-cheeked baldy with a mono-brow and a slightly deformed jaw or not, it is most important to keep breathing before worrying about fogging up. Some good points all the same :clap:
could just try growing a beard or get that pussy to crawl round off ya back to wipe em for ya granny :innocent:

[granstar]

I did not wear glasses coming home from Brass either and apart from not being able to read signs, you may now understand why i kept away from being front bike charlie. Yes poor viz and bad judgement led me unfortunately past a vague sign and into a pub with country and western kareoke cranking at 12 PM WTF!!! :angry2: ...another story... as least my eyes did not fog up on that soggy experience as usual. Next time i pack up in the dark because my tent has blown over i must remember to where i put my specs. Had me thinking all the way home must be rolled up in the tent? They turned up where i left them before retiring half pissed to the refuge of the tent from strong winds ( was windy outside as well) ...yes found em in my tank bag :argh:



could just try growing a beard or get that pussy to crawl round off ya back to wipe em for ya granny

You leave granny's pussy alone ya hear, be easier to have her behind your back with the beard she has grown, and use it ;)