El Ornitorrinco Posted October 26, 2006 Report Share Posted October 26, 2006 I have Fog Tech wipes... They're OK. You don't get month coverage, though. Not to mention they're more expensive than these. Link to post Share on other sites
Robot 2000 Posted October 26, 2006 Report Share Posted October 26, 2006 you guys know that you can just rub some silicone lube on there (something you probably already have for maintenance) right? Link to post Share on other sites
mremerica Posted October 26, 2006 Report Share Posted October 26, 2006 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... <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Exactly . Also I think there are two versions, one is marketed as a designated Rain repellent, and another as anti-fog but they do pretty much the same thing. Link to post Share on other sites
dirtyharry.44 Posted October 30, 2006 Report Share Posted October 30, 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. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Most definitely getting some! Link to post Share on other sites
SlvrDragon50 Posted October 30, 2006 Report Share Posted October 30, 2006 :/ i just use some JT stuff.. works fie.. didnt fog on me fr 1+ years Link to post Share on other sites
kevshin21 Posted October 30, 2006 Report Share Posted October 30, 2006 I have just used rain X anti fog like the other posters said but it is very ineffective. I prefer using hand soap, it smells good and it makes the lens more clear than the rain X Link to post Share on other sites
Phatvortex Posted November 12, 2006 Report Share Posted November 12, 2006 Sorry to dig this thread up, but i had some of these lying around and they did shat all on my goggles. Any special application method? Link to post Share on other sites
Spacemonkey Posted November 12, 2006 Report Share Posted November 12, 2006 Hmm... they made my windscreen even more greasy/smeary. Still, anything is worth a go once. Link to post Share on other sites
Rob15 Posted November 12, 2006 Report Share Posted November 12, 2006 Holts Screenies. From Halfords. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Staff discount, get in! Link to post Share on other sites
AirForceOne Posted November 12, 2006 Report Share Posted November 12, 2006 What the hell...i searched google and i cant find anywhere in the us to get it... Link to post Share on other sites
AirForceOne Posted November 12, 2006 Report Share Posted November 12, 2006 What the hell...i searched google and i cant find anywhere in the us to get it... Link to post Share on other sites
Crispin1025 Posted November 13, 2006 Report Share Posted November 13, 2006 Good find, but I'll stick with my built in fan over a chemical treatment that I don't know when it will go bad. Cheers, Daniel Link to post Share on other sites
Smurf Posted November 13, 2006 Report Share Posted November 13, 2006 Found out that Sainsbury's also sell the Holt range of wipes etc. I used the wipes yesterday in a full day long skimish and did not have to apply the wipe again after using it before the start of the skirmish. Link to post Share on other sites
Lance Jackass Posted November 13, 2006 Report Share Posted November 13, 2006 you guys know that you can just rub some silicone lube on there (something you probably already have for maintenance) right? Erm... this'll sound dumb, but did you mean that, or was that sarcasm? Link to post Share on other sites
FarEast Posted November 13, 2006 Report Share Posted November 13, 2006 well the cheapest trick which i was taught is to do the following: [*]boil the kettle [*]Make a cup of tea while you read this. [*]drink tea (Becareful its hot) [*]grab the washing up liquid [*]pour washing up liquid into a spray bottle [*]add boiling water 3:1 ratio to the amount of washing up liquid [*]put lid on and shake (Put cup of tea down before this part) [*]keep shaking till you can nolonger make bubbles [*]leave to cool over night [*]lightly spray on the inside of your googles [*]wipe dry and this is 100% effective. Link to post Share on other sites
kerberos_ Posted November 13, 2006 Report Share Posted November 13, 2006 I only assume this creates a substance barrier between 'lens' and 'fog'. I have one pair of lens glasses as back up (never skirmished with them) as I have mesh goggles. But I tried them once in house and just used a drop of fairy liquid. If that doesnt work in the field, Im going to buy 'cat-######'. Yes, 'cat-######' Its more motorcycle helmets/lens. *Wow even the word c-r-a-p isnt allowed around here. laughable. Link to post Share on other sites
FarEast Posted November 13, 2006 Report Share Posted November 13, 2006 I play in a country where we get 100% humidity and you get fogged up real quick, trust me this works! Link to post Share on other sites
Lance Jackass Posted November 13, 2006 Report Share Posted November 13, 2006 Well far-east, if it works in Japan.... it's another thing on my list to try. Link to post Share on other sites
kerberos_ Posted November 13, 2006 Report Share Posted November 13, 2006 I play in a country where we get 100% humidity and you get fogged up real quick, trust me this works! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Sorry, what works? Link to post Share on other sites
FarEast Posted November 13, 2006 Report Share Posted November 13, 2006 Sorry, what works? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> erm the stuff i place on my goggles...... maybe you should read the thread??? Link to post Share on other sites
kerberos_ Posted November 13, 2006 Report Share Posted November 13, 2006 is it common practice for a moderator (who should set examples) to be cheeky? all you had to say was "its on the previous page" - I certainly didnt see your post as it looks like you posted same time as me. common sense please, eh? Link to post Share on other sites
FarEast Posted November 13, 2006 Report Share Posted November 13, 2006 is it common practice for a moderator (who should set examples) to be cheeky? all you had to say was "its on the previous page" - I certainly didnt see your post as it looks like you posted same time as me. common sense please, eh? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yes it is normal for moderators to behave in a cheeky manner from time to time, as we find it a much more pleasant than neg reps or warnings and it keeps that warm fuzzy feeling that we have all come to love here on Arnies. And for the record common sense is a two way street Link to post Share on other sites
kerberos_ Posted November 13, 2006 Report Share Posted November 13, 2006 aye ok. Link to post Share on other sites
MagnetoPenguino Posted November 13, 2006 Report Share Posted November 13, 2006 Is "washing up liquid" the same thing as "dish soap"? Link to post Share on other sites
themenz Posted February 5, 2007 Report Share Posted February 5, 2007 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... <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I know this is an old thread, but had to correct. RainX makes several products. Among those are RainX Original and RainX anti-fog. The original RainX Windshield water repellent is designed to cause water drops to bead up and roll off glass. It is patented and works very well on glass. It does not work to repel water drops off plastic. Nor does it repel or cure fogging. Why not? Because the drops that cause fogging are too small to roll off with gravity or the wind. You can prove this yourself. Treat your glass windshield with RainX per directions. Then breathe on it. You will get fogging. Most anti-fogs, including RainX antifog, have commonly available (soap like) or proprietary surfactants. These work by lowering the surface tension of water causing it to spread out in a thin layer. Exactly the opposite effect to the original RainX formula. When the water spreads out in a thin layer, you can see right through it without the light scattering effects of those microdrops that cause fogging. Dishsoap contains surfactants. It combines with water to get under dirt and join water with grease to clean dishes. It will act as an anti-fog, but is not as effective as the better products designed for this purpose. In summary, anti-rain products are hydrophobic (water hating) and anti-fog products are hydrophilic (water attracting). Link to post Share on other sites
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.