Cleaning inside of Goggle lenses
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Take the lens out, wash it in the sink, put it back in.
As boogenman said make sure no water is used on the inside of the lense otherwise you'll wipe away the antifog coating
uh what? ive been cleaning my Spy's both on the inside and out w/ light soapy water for years and havent had issues with fogging.
I always have issues with fogging. But i sweat like a mofo. I was wondering if that was part of the problem.
i usually clean my lenses with a glasses cleaning cloth that i get from Standard Optical for free. That's where i got my glasses and contacts, so they just give them to me for free. i have tons of them around the house and in my gear bags. You can wash them and re-use them over and over. They're usually free.
i usually clean my lenses with a glasses cleaning cloth that i get from Standard Optical for free. That's where i got my glasses and contacts, so they just give them to me for free. i have tons of them around the house and in my gear bags. You can wash them and re-use them over and over. They're usually free.
If you are using a coated anti-fog goggle lens, you need to be much more careful with them. The coating can and will absorb contaminants and when it has been exposed to moisture/high humidity, the coating (a moisture absorbing gell) will get very soft. You CAN wash them gently with a soapy water solution, but DO NOT TOUCH the inner surface until it is 110% dry. When dry, buff with a soft (microfiber) cloth.
If you have cheap non-coated moto lenses..you can gently wash them and wipe off with a soft cloth....or just replace them with another lens for $5.
If you have cheap non-coated moto lenses..you can gently wash them and wipe off with a soft cloth....or just replace them with another lens for $5.
I know this isn't exactly a thread about fogging, but this stuff does wonders to keep the lenses from fogging up:
http://motosolutions.com/fogtech.html
http://motosolutions.com/fogtech.html
CatCrap also works well for anti-fog.
They only fog up when your going slow
Has anyone ever chucked their goggles into the washer? From all the perspiration, the foam on my goggles are starting to smell a bit. Been wanting to remove the lens, chuck into a small laundry bag and dump it in the wash with my other bike gear, but am afraid I might screw up the glue holding the face foam in.
I just throw them into a bowl or buckets with some laundry detergent (like I do with the rest of my gear). Keeps the goggles smelling fresh. Haven't had a problem with the foam yet
Thanks, I'll dump them in this weekend before my usual Sunday ride.
i have had good luck using rainex window cleaner, helps with the fogging.
I have always used a Microfiber eyeglass towel, and some lens cleaner with antifog in it. I just ordered my new goggles though which are not cheap, So I guess I might have to be taking better care of them.
I've heard some goggle makers are now incorporating some anti-fog agent into the resin when the lenses are made/molded, so it would be impossible to scratch/wipe off. I'm pretty sure they were snowboard goggles, but I don't see why it couldn't be used for mtb/moto.
Anyone know anything else about this?
Anyone know anything else about this?
Hmmm, more ventilated helmets? My goggles get foggy when I stand and talk on the trail, or at interesections on the trail. Get more ventilated goggles. Also, start riding faster and longer... I had fox main goggles, they fogged up a lot, especially if you re-hike a section. I also had nerve optic goggles, worked pretty wheel, but they don't fit all helemts, don't have the bling factor. I scratched the lenses so I got a new set, oakley crow bar mx goggles, I will let you know how they are.
I've been washing my oakley lenses (blue, clear and tinted) with windex and water in the sink for 2 years and I never get fog in my googles... Maybe the windex helps with the fog?
I do believe Oakley has something like this...I could be wrong though.
Oakley, Scott, SteelMX,Spy, Utpoia..... most everyone that makes goggles has something available.
http://www.steelmx.com/moto/antifog.html
http://www.shopatron.com/product/part_number=206721/485.0
http://www.unitedcycle.com/vpd/Oakley/Oakley-Anti-Fog-Spray/2035481/products.do
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Anti fog additives are available from many mfg and will work on any lens w/o a factory coating (typical on snow goggles). Trying to add an aftermarket product to a coated lens will end in a mess.
Factory anti fog coatings will absorb skin oils and contaminants over time and be less and less effective. Like I menitoned above, you can ways these types of lenses and 'renew' the coating's effectiveness.
The big issue with the coatings and the actual lens material used for best optical clarity (think smith or oakley 3D curved lenses) is they are soft and very prone to scratching. Moto type lenses are in general a lower optical quality material, but they are able to hold up to the dust/dirt/grit that a snow goggle is not able to.
So, if you are a 'sweater' there a few options. Cheap moto lenses with a user applied fog product (pretty good fog protection) with the benefit of less $$ and easy cheap change outs for differing light or scratches
or
A factory fog coated lens (generally the best fog prevention) at the cost of $$$ and easy lens destruction.
Either way, at least in the dry, more ventilation either throught the frame or through the lens itself will help flush out hot damp air and help prevent fogging. I usually remove some frame foam at the bottom and use a vented lens.
BTW, if you are standing around....remove your goggles every time unless you will get more moisture in them by removing them....
Factory anti fog coatings will absorb skin oils and contaminants over time and be less and less effective. Like I menitoned above, you can ways these types of lenses and 'renew' the coating's effectiveness.
The big issue with the coatings and the actual lens material used for best optical clarity (think smith or oakley 3D curved lenses) is they are soft and very prone to scratching. Moto type lenses are in general a lower optical quality material, but they are able to hold up to the dust/dirt/grit that a snow goggle is not able to.
So, if you are a 'sweater' there a few options. Cheap moto lenses with a user applied fog product (pretty good fog protection) with the benefit of less $$ and easy cheap change outs for differing light or scratches
or
A factory fog coated lens (generally the best fog prevention) at the cost of $$$ and easy lens destruction.
Either way, at least in the dry, more ventilation either throught the frame or through the lens itself will help flush out hot damp air and help prevent fogging. I usually remove some frame foam at the bottom and use a vented lens.
BTW, if you are standing around....remove your goggles every time unless you will get more moisture in them by removing them....
I am guessing you meant by not removing them when you stop.
Anyways, le tme plug a bit, Havent seen many people talking about these guys so let me dro a line.
http://www.steelmx.com/
I likes, Mine are on the way, I will drop a reveiw as soon as I have a little time with them on
Yeah. I'm a sweaty MF. Each time we stop, i'll pull my goggles down. But sometimes they still fog. I have two pair that are pretty cheap. Maybe i'll experiment with taking a teeny bit of foam out of them.
I know i have a pair of goggles that have vented lenses, but i can't remember which ones they are. Even when i'd go snowboarding i'd fog. MOstly just from hiking though.
I know i have a pair of goggles that have vented lenses, but i can't remember which ones they are. Even when i'd go snowboarding i'd fog. MOstly just from hiking though.
What I mean, is that if it is raining or snowing, you run the risk of getting MORE moisture in the goggle by taking them off than keeping them on and sealed to the face. Look around at any ski hill...the kids with the constantly fogged goggles are the same kids that constantly take their goggles off and getting snow in them either from their hats (goggles on forehead)or from the sky (holding goggles with the inside facing up like a cup)....
Ok I get that, your wording was very confusing.