How best clean visor on helmet?

[swedencamilla]

Really shows I am completely new to this, doesn't it. I have tried to do a search about this without any results. I had some advice when I bought my helmet, but I can't remember it. My helmet visor is currently going from bad to worse and definitely needs a clean. Can I use anything else other whan water without damaging the surface?

Also what is the best way to deal with situations when cagers are following you far too close for comfort ( 1- 1/2 m), particularly when approaching a relatively tight turn?

[Highlander]

Really shows I am completely new to this, doesn't it. I have tried to do a search about this without any results. I had some advice when I bought my helmet, but I can't remember it. My helmet visor is currently going from bad to worse and definitely needs a clean. Can I use anything else other whan water without damaging the surface?

I use Pledge and a microfibre cloth on a regular basis.

Also what is the best way to deal with situations when cagers are following you far too close for comfort ( 1- 1/2 m), particularly when approaching a relatively tight turn?

I VERY lightly touch the brake, as soon as your brake light comes on they back off real fast.

[slimjim]

I use Pledge and a microfibre cloth on a regular basis.




I VERY lightly touch the brake, as soon as your brake light comes on they back off real fast.

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however if you're not comfortable with their distance..the road is still yours and slow down ..don't speed up if they are tailgating..as it could lead to you have problems with your cornering...and once clear to the corner shift slightly to the left side to show that they can overtake you......biking is about enjoying...what ever is on the road with you...

[LittleAngel]

Really shows I am completely new to this, doesn't it. I have tried to do a search about this without any results. I had some advice when I bought my helmet, but I can't remember it. My helmet visor is currently going from bad to worse and definitely needs a clean. Can I use anything else other whan water without damaging the surface?

Are you using a tinted visor or clear visor?

If you are using a clear visor there are lots of different products you can buy at any good bike shop. e.g. Cat Crap and there is a spray that pilots use that is also very good. I used to use just plain ole white vinegar and water and a soft cloth! Used to work a treat and helped reduce the fogging!!

If you have a tinted/mirror visor - you are stuck with water and a non scratching cloth. My understanding is if you use any product on the tint/mirror you can cause it to peel off. I just use water and a non scratching cloth - and I have no problems

Also what is the best way to deal with situations when cagers are following you far too close for comfort ( 1- 1/2 m), particularly when approaching a relatively tight turn?

Ahhh the bloody tailgaters!! Depending on your experience this will determine how you solve this problem. From my experience - when ya first learning ya just need to pull over and let them go! Who needs the stress of a plonker cager behind ya while ya trying to focus on cornering etc.

Just my 2c worth though! Ride safe!!

[vifferman]

If you have a tinted/mirror visor - you are stuck with water and a non scratching cloth. My understanding is if you use any product on the tint/mirror you can cause it to peel off.

Nup.
If it's not a really crappy quality visor, you can clean it with soapy water, Plexus, Pledge, and lotsa other things without fear of wrecking it. Just no harsh solvents like petrol, oven cleaner, chlorosulphonic acid, tetrabromoethane, etc. etc. And no paper towels, sandpaper, etc either.

[YellowDog]

Yep, Pledge works a treat!

[maybe]

Just warm water and a mild detergent does a great job they say using any chemical cleaner can damage the non scratch surface on the visor.
And if a car is tailgateing just let it past obviously they are in a bigger hurry than you and you will enjoy your ride better without them.

[Taz]

Yes dishwashing liquid and warm water work fine. There's no need to re-invent the wheel.......

[FJRider]

Really shows I am completely new to this, doesn't it. I have tried to do a search about this without any results. I had some advice when I bought my helmet, but I can't remember it. My helmet visor is currently going from bad to worse and definitely needs a clean. Can I use anything else other whan water without damaging the surface?

Also what is the best way to deal with situations when cagers are following you far too close for comfort ( 1- 1/2 m), particularly when approaching a relatively tight turn?

If the visor is not a scratch resistant one, it may need replacing. Good helmet makes have new ones available to buy. The first ride with a new visor feels good on the eyes...
Tailgaters usually are using you as a radar detector, and unwilling to pass. BUT. let/get them to, pass and return the compliment...

[texn]

dishwash liquid and warm water works wonders, don't pass it up. usually i use a soft tissue or loo paper, don't scratch that visor!
as for the tailgaters,....pull over and let them go. if you don't feel comfortable with them behind you. would rather the bastards were where i can see them. ride your own ride. don't let them cagers dictate how fast you should ride any stretch of road.

[westie]

Really shows I am completely new to this, doesn't it. I have tried to do a search about this without any results. I had some advice when I bought my helmet, but I can't remember it. My helmet visor is currently going from bad to worse and definitely needs a clean. Can I use anything else other whan water without damaging the surface?

Also what is the best way to deal with situations when cagers are following you far too close for comfort ( 1- 1/2 m), particularly when approaching a relatively tight turn?

My visor is scratched to shit so no advice from me.

The tailgaters tho.
Slow down and let them pass. Cagers will just keep on tailgating you. I once turned around to ell someone to back off and he tried to run me off the road.

Keep arseholes where they should be, in front of you(that sounds really bad huh)

[CookMySock]

Yup dishwash and water. Take the visor off and run it onder the hot tap occasionally to clean it really well. I carry a tiny bottle of cleaning liquid and a rag coz I hate a dirty visor. I wax my visor also, using turtlewax ice - works damn good.
You can easily choose who you want following you. If you are unhappy with the person following then select another one - just pass the car in front of you and see if they are any better. Easy peasy.

Steve

[Taz]

Yup dishwash and water. Take the visor off and run it onder the hot tap occasionally to clean it really well. I carry a tiny bottle of cleaning liquid and a rag coz I hate a dirty visor. I wax my visor also, using turtlewax ice - works damn good.
You can easily choose who you want following you. If you are unhappy with the person following then select another one - just pass the car in front of you and see if they are any better. Easy peasy.

Steve

Or pull over and let the car following you past. It's alot better than stressing about it.

[Hitcher]

Really shows I am completely new to this, doesn't it. I have tried to do a search about this without any results. I had some advice when I bought my helmet, but I can't remember it. My helmet visor is currently going from bad to worse and definitely needs a clean. Can I use anything else other whan water without damaging the surface?

Pledge. Buy a small aerosol can from your local supermarket. Only apply a small amount and then buff furiously with a soft cloth. Carry the can and the soft cloth in your tankbag. There is nothing better. My favourite is "orange".

Also what is the best way to deal with situations when cagers are following you far too close for comfort ( 1- 1/2 m), particularly when approaching a relatively tight turn?

At the earliest and safest opportunity, move to the left and let the wankers go past. Don't do anything silly or impetuous. Although it's illegal, it is actually safer to ride without your L plate. Wanker cagers are attracted to L plates like flies to a lump of raw meat. If you are pulled over by the constabulary, you can look bemused and say it must have broken off somewhere. I have never heard of anybody being busted for riding without their L plate. Over to you to make your own risk assessment.

[rie]

Although it's illegal, it is actually safer to ride without your L plate. Wanker cagers are attracted to L plates like flies to a lump of raw meat.

i'm not recommending either way with respect to conforming to L plate display laws...but i do agree that drivers are momentarily blinded when there's a bright yellow sign flapping a few meters from their faces. they forget how close they are, where they are going, whose bed they woke up in this morning...

...which may have something to do with why they seem to tail you often enough that it's becoming concerning.

in any case, the consensus here appears to be that you should play safe and flash your brake lights; move aside, etc.

i personally feel that flashing your brake lights is not enough. you never know whether this particular driver is drunk, having a bad day, just got fired, blurry-eyed from hayfever...whatever. definitely move as far away from them as you can.