420skirider
Husqvarna
A Class
Anyone tried this for rainy rides?
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Rain-X on the goggles?
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Husqvarna
Norman Foley
Husqvarna
Pro Class
Works well! The difference between riding with or without goggles in the rain.
traskrider
Husqvarna
B Class
just did this last weekend, also try rain-x anti-fog on the inside. I was able to wear my goggles in the rain , until they got completely mud covered.
shotgunscott
Husqvarna
AA Class
I use spray on furniture polish, like Pledge on my goggle's. Repels the rain and fills in some of the finer scratches. I can usually find a generic brand at the dollar store for about a dollar
LRPct
Husqvarna
AA Class
shotgunscott;31854 said:I use spray on furniture polish, like Pledge on my goggle's. Repels the rain and fills in some of the finer scratches. I can usually find a generic brand at the dollar store for about a dollar
Most open wheel drivers, ( FF, FC etc ) use plain dish soap on their visors instead of rainX products. For fogging you might see some guys use duct tape over their noses, directing outward breath straight down...
420skirider
Husqvarna
A Class
Good News. I'll definitely try Rain-X the next race in the rain. Nothing else has worked so far.
420skirider;31935 said:
I can't believe I've been riding for over 20 years and have never thought to use Rain-X on my goggles
I wonder how it would work with my roll-offs? Would it get smeary or does it just...disappear?
I wore my goggles for about the first 5 minutes last weekend and then they were useless for the rest of the day.
WoodsChick
WoodsChick;31938 said:I can't believe I've been riding for over 20 years and have never thought to use Rain-X on my goggles
I wonder how it would work with my roll-offs? Would it get smeary or does it just...disappear?
I wore my goggles for about the first 5 minutes last weekend and then they were useless for the rest of the day.
WoodsChick
In my experience, roll-offs over rain-x is no advantage. Roll-offs themselves can be a challenge for those of us up here in the drizzly northwest. Running fishing line vertically or horizontally (between tge rool-of and lense) to prevent the rolloff from sticking to the lense is a must, and building (or purchasing) a rolloff "visor" helps alot too.
Running a tear-off for the first couple of miles of a race, and then going to roll-offs or a rain-x lense works best, that is unless you can get a new pair of dry goggles with roll-off's every lap or every couple of checks.
Xcuvator
Husqvarna
Pro Class
I have heard several times that RainX doesn't get along with some plastics. I know on other forums that there has been quite a bit of discussion regarding RainX and plastic windshields and face shields. RainX supposidly has something in it that will degrade some plastics. But when used on a $5.00 google lense, if it only made one ride more enjoyable it would be worth it.
Can't vouch for goggles but have tried various things on car windshields over the years.
Rain-X does a good job but needs to be reapplied frequently. I've had better luck with Meguiars Mirror Glaze No 10 Plastic Polish or Honda Polish.
After stripping the glass with Windex apply either product. I'm always amazed how much dirt gets pulled out of the pits/nicks/pores as the product(s) dry.
A second coat fills in about half of the minor imperfections and lasts all winter.
Rain-X does a good job but needs to be reapplied frequently. I've had better luck with Meguiars Mirror Glaze No 10 Plastic Polish or Honda Polish.
After stripping the glass with Windex apply either product. I'm always amazed how much dirt gets pulled out of the pits/nicks/pores as the product(s) dry.
A second coat fills in about half of the minor imperfections and lasts all winter.
Bagman
Husqvarna
A Class
Have you tried it yet? Rain X anti fog for the inside & RainX for the outside will definitely work. It will not hurt the lens & will actually help the rolloffs slide after drying. If it is hot, one trick is to take the foam out of the top & bottom of your goggles.[better for mud than dust] but better than nothing.WoodsChick;31938 said:I can't believe I've been riding for over 20 years and have never thought to use Rain-X on my goggles
I wonder how it would work with my roll-offs? Would it get smeary or does it just...disappear?
I wore my goggles for about the first 5 minutes last weekend and then they were useless for the rest of the day.
WoodsChick
Works OK on Goggles.
Way before Rain X was invented...lets see back in 1974, when I was allowed to drive legally...
My Old 63 Dodge
I used "Brake Fluid" on the front windshield... Never had use for my wipers after that...you just had to make sure you didn't spill any on the paint.
Oh ya and you didn't need "Armor All" for your tires cuz "old" Brake Fluid work on the sidewalls too.
Way before Rain X was invented...lets see back in 1974, when I was allowed to drive legally...
My Old 63 Dodge
I used "Brake Fluid" on the front windshield... Never had use for my wipers after that...you just had to make sure you didn't spill any on the paint.
Oh ya and you didn't need "Armor All" for your tires cuz "old" Brake Fluid work on the sidewalls too.
I've used Rain-X for years and it works great in wet conditions, not so great in dusty conditions because the dust will stick to the plastic more. The anti fog on the inside of you're goggles or face shield is a must.
