Just searched the forum for info on Rain X use on visors and read an older thread which had some contradictory views on whether Rain X will damage the plastic. Some also suggested using wax polish on the visor. Anyone have any more current thoughts or experience with either method?
I have always used car wax on my visor
I have always used car wax on my visor
Quote from: cyberswine on August 10, 2012, 06:20:36 PM
Just searched the forum for info on Rain X use on visors and read an older thread which had some contradictory views on whether Rain X will damage the plastic. Some also suggested using wax polish on the visor. Anyone have any more current thoughts or experience with either method?
Yes it will damage plastic - Boeing explicitly prohibit using in on at least some of their windscreens.
But…
That chances of damage occurring within normal service life of a motorcycle helmet visor? _Very_ small, in my opinion. I'm not sure I've ever kept a visor much more than a year or two - I've never kept a helmet more than 5 years, and I always end up replacing a visor at the beginning of winter when it turns out to be too scratched up to see through in the rain.
My advice? Use it if you like it - don't worry about it effecting the visor over a 2 or 3 year timeframe. (Maybe consider things more carefully if it's for a spare/backup/loaner helmet that might end up 5 or more years old without "normal" wear and tear on it.)
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rain x works great on visors, however, it requires reapplication way too often.
Get a pin lock visor (and insert). You won't need anything.
I got a pin lock as well. So awesome. Can easily swap out different shades as well and doesn't cost an arm and leg
I use rain-x bug wash on all of my visors for the last five years. No problems.
YMMV. I'm stupid. I didn't even know Boeing made visors.