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Fishpart · 09-28-2005, 01:22 PM

Has anyone tried rain X on there visor or is this a bad idea?

Mavman · 09-28-2005, 01:36 PM

I use it.....had a (no choice) chance to test it last month also.....I got caught in a massive down pour and I thought it worked real well. There's maybe better out there but this is what I use and I don't notice any ill effects to my visor either.

viper94bite · 09-28-2005, 01:39 PM

i use pledge on my face shields. seems to work good. Plus the bugs just wipe off easily.

dragbar · 09-28-2005, 01:40 PM

RainX can yellow shields and visor's over time. I've had it do so to a shield before and I've heard others complain of the same.

Plexus is a great product for both if you find it at your dealer. Buggy's just wipe right off after application

Mavman · 09-28-2005, 01:50 PM

hhhmm, haven't noticed it-(any yellowing) yet, but don't want to wait and see/risk it either......I'll be getting some of the Plexus.

THANKS dragbar!

Mavman · 09-28-2005, 02:00 PM

FP.....since it looks as though I may have threw ya a curve, I'll throw this in so as to see what it is:

http://superiorcarcare.net/plexplasclea.html

hope this helps

oldgeezer · 09-28-2005, 02:58 PM

Unless you are using Rain-X made specifically for plexiglass, you shouldn't use it on your windscreen. Plexus is a cleaner / polish.

dragbar · 09-28-2005, 03:02 PM

Yes the Plexus is a cleaner / Polish, but just so everyone knows, it does bead well during rain. I know cause I road for about 110 miles in rain Sunday night..hehe.

oatmeal · 09-28-2005, 03:16 PM

What a timely topic. I've got prints all over my visor and I've been wondering about getting something to keep it clear.

Thanks!

oldgeezer · 09-28-2005, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dragbar

Yes the Plexus is a cleaner / Polish, but just so everyone knows, it does bead well during rain. I know cause I road for about 110 miles in rain Sunday night..hehe.

It also helps keep the bugs from sticking so bad.

c50tiger · 09-28-2005, 08:14 PM

I first discovered Rain-X 20-something years ago when my step-father and I were racing F-prod in SCCA. Been sold on the stuff ever since. BUT, it does say quite clearly on the label that its not for plastics - hence the yellowing of visors.

When we were racing, and on other shields ever since, I've always found myself replacing the shield before the yellowing became a problem - scratches and whatnot. Sooo... your call, amigo.

ForbidInjustice · 09-29-2005, 04:25 PM

Yeah, I've heard that Rain-X does yellow visors... I use it on my truck windshield only.

As far as cleaning my visor, I use rubbing alcohol. I think it works perfectly, as long as you dry it before it air-dries and leaves spots.

blackie1491 · 09-29-2005, 05:41 PM

I saw somewhere, someone recommend Rain-x marine version, available at marine stores. Has anyone seen it. Plexus is hard to find here and pricey.
My shop was out, after the 3rd time I looked at other shops, they did not have. When I got it after 3 weeks the small can cost $12.99, $3 more than I paid for the large can several months before.
Surely there is something more reasonable.

09-28-2005, 01:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
Fishpart Fourth gear and illegal Joined: Apr 2005 Bike: 2007 Harley Davidson Electa Glide Location: York, Pa Posts: 773	Rain X Has anyone tried rain X on there visor or is this a bad idea?

09-28-2005, 01:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
viper94bite Sit speling cheker Joined: Jan 2005 Bike: 2008 Yamaha FZ6 Location: omaha, ne Posts: 1,792	i use pledge on my face shields. seems to work good. Plus the bugs just wipe off easily. __________________ *yippee*

09-28-2005, 01:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
dragbar Fifth gear streak Joined: May 2005 Bike: M50 Location: SE Missouri Posts: 1,375	RainX can yellow shields and visor's over time. I've had it do so to a shield before and I've heard others complain of the same. Plexus is a great product for both if you find it at your dealer. Buggy's just wipe right off after application __________________ I ate Chinese last night..........should of seen her struggle when i put her in the van. Доверя́й, но проверя́й.

09-28-2005, 02:58 PM	#7 (permalink)
oldgeezer Handlebar Consultant Joined: Aug 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 646	Unless you are using Rain-X made specifically for plexiglass, you shouldn't use it on your windscreen. Plexus is a cleaner / polish. __________________ Oh, he's very popular Ed. The sportos, the motorheads, geeks, sluts, bloods, wastoids, dweebies, d!ckheads--they all adore him. They think he's a righteous dude.

09-28-2005, 03:02 PM	#8 (permalink)
dragbar Fifth gear streak Joined: May 2005 Bike: M50 Location: SE Missouri Posts: 1,375	Yes the Plexus is a cleaner / Polish, but just so everyone knows, it does bead well during rain. I know cause I road for about 110 miles in rain Sunday night..hehe. __________________ I ate Chinese last night..........should of seen her struggle when i put her in the van. Доверя́й, но проверя́й.

09-28-2005, 03:16 PM	#9 (permalink)
oatmeal Ditch Magnet Joined: Sep 2005 Bike: Suzuki S40 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 168	What a timely topic. I've got prints all over my visor and I've been wondering about getting something to keep it clear. Thanks! __________________ The more I learn, the more I realize how much I have yet to learn. - oats Thanks for the tip. I'll pass it on. My riding log.

09-28-2005, 08:14 PM	#11 (permalink)
c50tiger Can Ride And Chew Gum Joined: Aug 2004 Bike: 2005 C50 Location: Selma, Alabama Posts: 2,058	I first discovered Rain-X 20-something years ago when my step-father and I were racing F-prod in SCCA. Been sold on the stuff ever since. BUT, it does say quite clearly on the label that its not for plastics - hence the yellowing of visors. When we were racing, and on other shields ever since, I've always found myself replacing the shield before the yellowing became a problem - scratches and whatnot. Sooo... your call, amigo. __________________ Let's think the unthinkable, let's do the undoable, let's prepare to grapple with the ineffable itself, and see if we may not eff it after all. - Douglas Adams COGITO EGGO SUM: I think, therefore I am... a waffle

09-29-2005, 04:25 PM	#12 (permalink)
ForbidInjustice Puddle Runner Joined: May 2005 Bike: 2007 GSX-R1000 Black/orange! Location: Fort Hood, Texas Posts: 352	Yeah, I've heard that Rain-X does yellow visors... I use it on my truck windshield only. As far as cleaning my visor, I use rubbing alcohol. I think it works perfectly, as long as you dry it before it air-dries and leaves spots. __________________ U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security www.dhs.gov .. hence strength and security

09-29-2005, 05:41 PM	#13 (permalink)
blackie1491 I took the All Bran Challenge Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: C50SE Location: Aldergrove, B.C., Canada Posts: 7,243	I saw somewhere, someone recommend Rain-x marine version, available at marine stores. Has anyone seen it. Plexus is hard to find here and pricey. My shop was out, after the 3rd time I looked at other shops, they did not have. When I got it after 3 weeks the small can cost $12.99, $3 more than I paid for the large can several months before. Surely there is something more reasonable.

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