Stealthbomber Posted October 24, 2006 Report Share Posted October 24, 2006 I bought these a few weeks ago for wiping some dead wildlife off the inside of my car windscreen. Since then I've noticed that the part of the windscreen that I wiped has never suffered with fogging at all. Last weekend I finally (duh!) had the bright idea to try them on my airsoft eye protection. I've tried them on glasses, goggles and a full-face mask. The results have been nothing short of spectacular. Absolutely "holy sh**! Come and look at this, you guys!" incredible. Everybody who was playing last Saturday stopped off at Halfords to buy a pack of their own. I have no idea how long the effect will last but, as I say, it's kept my windscreen from fogging for over a month. They ARE alcohol-based so you might want to try them on a corner of your glasses first and give the pad a good sniff to see if you're alergic to the smell. Unless anybody comes up with a good reason why not, these are ALWAYS going in my kit bag from now on. 10/10 Holts Screenies. From Halfords. Link to post Share on other sites
hsimoorb Posted October 25, 2006 Report Share Posted October 25, 2006 The alcohol fumes will likely screw with your eyes too much. Link to post Share on other sites
DirtyMoFo Posted October 25, 2006 Report Share Posted October 25, 2006 not really, surely if you applied it like a couple nights before you need to wear them, most of the fumes will have burnt off or whatever?.. Link to post Share on other sites
Stealthbomber Posted October 25, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2006 The alcohol fumes will likely screw with your eyes too much. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> You did grasp that I was wearing eyewear treated with these wipes all day last saturday, right? Anyway, by all means give the pad a rub on your arm and a sniff but I detected no fumes at all. Link to post Share on other sites
Ryan-John Posted October 25, 2006 Report Share Posted October 25, 2006 Can these be bought at Wal-Mart? lol ..... seriously what stores? Link to post Share on other sites
El Ornitorrinco Posted October 25, 2006 Report Share Posted October 25, 2006 Geez, and I paid $10 for the same thing particularly tailored for goggles... And that only lasts two days. Where in the US can these be had? I'm guessing a Kragen Auto Parts. Link to post Share on other sites
Md0ggyd0g Posted October 25, 2006 Report Share Posted October 25, 2006 They availible at Walmart or anything? EDIT: I guess I kinda of was beat to it...creepily beat to it almost... Link to post Share on other sites
Cold Posted October 25, 2006 Report Share Posted October 25, 2006 Why don't you just buy Fog Tech? Link to post Share on other sites
DirtyMoFo Posted October 25, 2006 Report Share Posted October 25, 2006 fog tech is probably more expensive.. and there may not be the same thing in the US (maybe there is.. who knows...) but its worth trying something similar! Link to post Share on other sites
doopydoo Posted October 25, 2006 Report Share Posted October 25, 2006 Try looking for a similar product(look for alcohol in the ingredients too) at some place where most Americans can get it, like Walmart. Test some stuff, for the good of millions of airsofters? Link to post Share on other sites
Gigueand Posted October 25, 2006 Report Share Posted October 25, 2006 I'd be careful with these. If they are anything like Windex or any other glass cleaner they contain chemicals which break down plastics. They will eventually erode your lenses and cause a potentially serious danger. On the other hand, if they are merely alcohol wipes with no added chemicals then hurray! Link to post Share on other sites
Md0ggyd0g Posted October 25, 2006 Report Share Posted October 25, 2006 It's the amonia in windex that kill plastic. If you use the amonia free windex is fine on eyesenglass (sp?) anyways, that's the plastic stuff on boats. Link to post Share on other sites
evansy Posted October 25, 2006 Report Share Posted October 25, 2006 http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k167/_st...er/DSC_0818.jpg I bought these a few weeks ago for wiping some dead wildlife off the inside of my car windscreen. Since then I've noticed that the part of the windscreen that I wiped has never suffered with fogging at all. Last weekend I finally (duh!) had the bright idea to try them on my airsoft eye protection. I've tried them on glasses, goggles and a full-face mask. The results have been nothing short of spectacular. Absolutely "holy sh**! Come and look at this, you guys!" incredible. Everybody who was playing last Saturday stopped off at Halfords to buy a pack of their own. I have no idea how long the effect will last but, as I say, it's kept my windscreen from fogging for over a month. They ARE alcohol-based so you might want to try them on a corner of your glasses first and give the pad a good sniff to see if you're alergic to the smell. Unless anybody comes up with a good reason why not, these are ALWAYS going in my kit bag from now on. 10/10 Holts Screenies. From Halfords. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> You sir are my hero. I've been looking for something that will stop my windscreen from fogging. Driving home at 4am only being able to see thru a 2" gap at the bottom of my windscreen isnt fun. Why don't you just buy Fog Tech? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Because he bought them for his car windscreen. Link to post Share on other sites
UrPeaceKeeper Posted October 25, 2006 Report Share Posted October 25, 2006 Why don't you just buy Fog Tech? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Because Fog Tech Never worked for me. Huh imagine that, its expensive AND it doesnt work! Genius!... Frankly I'm partial to small fans but each to his own! Good find! Where do you think we could get them in the US?? Link to post Share on other sites
gazchap Posted October 25, 2006 Report Share Posted October 25, 2006 I've been looking for something that will stop my windscreen from fogging. Driving home at 4am only being able to see thru a 2" gap at the bottom of my windscreen isnt fun. How about just sitting in the car with the engine running and the blowers on full until the windscreen clears? On topic - washing up liquid works a treat, as I found out at Op:MA. Link to post Share on other sites
mremerica Posted October 25, 2006 Report Share Posted October 25, 2006 I found a similar product in Halfords called RainX, designed basically for the same purpose, to stop windscreens fogging up. Work perfectly on goggles, you know it does when you can see sweat dripping down them and they are fog free. Good find:) Link to post Share on other sites
Mikhailthejackal Posted October 25, 2006 Report Share Posted October 25, 2006 dont bother with wipes, just grab some bog-roll and some fairy liquid (i like the blue as it stinks pretty), put a small blob on the bog roll, wipe it on the visor, then get some more bog-roll and wipe untill its clear (might be a bit smeared but you will see perfectly), cheap and effectve cleanage! Link to post Share on other sites
Billy210 Posted October 25, 2006 Report Share Posted October 25, 2006 Tsshhh... just when I bought meshies. I'll definately try this out tho when I get some new goggles. Which is inevitable, really, considering I keep hankering after new Bolle models that I like the look of.... Link to post Share on other sites
Stealthbomber Posted October 25, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2006 dont bother with wipes, just grab some bog-roll and some fairy liquid (i like the blue as it stinks pretty), put a small blob on the bog roll, wipe it on the visor, then get some more bog-roll and wipe untill its clear (might be a bit smeared but you will see perfectly), cheap and effectve cleanage! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Except that it does smear and the fumes from fairy liquid can be pretty rank. Also, I guess you've never used it in the rain, right? These wipes leave absolutely no traces at all. The liquid evaporates and you are left with perfectly clear glasses. Link to post Share on other sites
evansy Posted October 25, 2006 Report Share Posted October 25, 2006 How about just sitting in the car with the engine running and the blowers on full until the windscreen clears? On topic - washing up liquid works a treat, as I found out at Op:MA. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> By the time I've dropped my mate off its clear anyway and he only lives round the corner from work. I found a similar product in Halfords called RainX, designed basically for the same purpose, to stop windscreens fogging up. Work perfectly on goggles, you know it does when you can see sweat dripping down them and they are fog free. Good find:) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Isnt that designed to go on the outside to help clear rain? My driving instructor used to have something similar on his windscreen. Link to post Share on other sites
Mikhailthejackal Posted October 25, 2006 Report Share Posted October 25, 2006 Doesnt smear that much as long as you wipe enough after, have used it in the rain and it doesnt matter, rain doesnt get on the inside of my goggles, good method depending on what goggles you use, mainly intended for the softer who doesnt have the time and grabs the first thing that could be used...bleach on the other hand i have not tried yet... Link to post Share on other sites
Docv400 Posted October 25, 2006 Report Share Posted October 25, 2006 I found a similar product in Halfords called RainX, designed basically for the same purpose, to stop windscreens fogging up. ... <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Isnt that designed to go on the outside to help clear rain? My driving instructor used to have something similar on his windscreen. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yes it is, but as it works by making water/water vapour maintain it's droplet form, it'll work for fogging too, making the microscopic vapour droplets 'bunch' together into bigger ones, instead of just condensing into a vision-obscuring layer on your lenses. +1 to you stealthbomber, the most useful tips/tricks are often the most simple... Link to post Share on other sites
Shard Posted October 25, 2006 Report Share Posted October 25, 2006 Damn, never thought of using these as anti fog back when I had a pack. Then again they didnt last long as the sticky tab stayed open and they dried out Might have to try again, being they were only a couple of quid if my memory serves me correctly. Cheaper than anti off the shelf dedicated antifog Link to post Share on other sites
Smurf Posted October 25, 2006 Report Share Posted October 25, 2006 £2.49 for a pack of 20 wipes according to the Halfords webby. Link to post Share on other sites
Lance Jackass Posted October 25, 2006 Report Share Posted October 25, 2006 I'll have to give this a try. Things like fogtech and the bob something or other motorcycle spray usually make my eyes sting a hell of a lot, but for £2 its worth a look-see. I shouldn't imagine that these would have a negative effect on the plastic at all? Link to post Share on other sites
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