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keithaba
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My first response, what about rain-ex?
Then I looked at the article..
"You'd think it would be easy, but apparently not. "What about Rain-X?", you might ask -- and I did too. But apparently Rain-X is designed to be used on glass only, not polycarbonate motorcycle helmet visors."
Oh. Glad I didn't put it on my visor. Was just looking at the bottle last night thinking about how I need to do this on the windshield and visor. Maybe I'll pick some of this stuff up instead.
Then I looked at the article..
"You'd think it would be easy, but apparently not. "What about Rain-X?", you might ask -- and I did too. But apparently Rain-X is designed to be used on glass only, not polycarbonate motorcycle helmet visors."
Oh. Glad I didn't put it on my visor. Was just looking at the bottle last night thinking about how I need to do this on the windshield and visor. Maybe I'll pick some of this stuff up instead.
TriggerT
Mr. Impatient
Yup, I had the same thought, and then remembered that Rain-X and plastics don't mix.
twowheelnut
R.I.P. Our Motorcycling Friend
Interesting, but a good automotive paste wax (non-abrasive) or liquid wax will do the same thing and you already have it on your shelf, most likely.
I've always wondered what the mystery is about this topic of hydro-repellents for plastics. :dntknw:
I've always wondered what the mystery is about this topic of hydro-repellents for plastics. :dntknw:
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jwilly
Administrator of Drama
Personally I think RainX would work just fine. In fact the next time I go on a group ride I will just do everyone's helmet while their eating lunch. Should make for a fun after lunch ride!! 
JW
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Gunny TWN!
I used Rain-X for years on my Shoei RF200 visor and had no problems. Living in the rainy PNW and riding year 'round, I can tell you that Rain-X was a life saver. On my Blackbird I used to get a lot of rain on the helmet, but my FJR with Vstream shield blocks rain pretty good. I haven't found the need to put anything on my new Pinlock shield on my Shoei RF900.
Scab
I got nothin' here...
Rain-X and plastic are a hit-and-miss proposition. I have used it in the past and did not experienced any problems. I watched a friend use it and subsequently turn his windshield into a nice, milky-hazed mess. I don't understand the science, I just tell the story.
Knifemaker
Not me
Gee, another one?
There is this stuff:
https://www.tt-x.im/index.htm
and these:
https://tinyurl.com/4ly9ve
https://tinyurl.com/4frty4
https://tinyurl.com/yq435k
https://tinyurl.com/4xjzbs
https://tinyurl.com/5ouj2w
and this:
https://tinyurl.com/62slnw
All "rain repellents" safe to use on plastic.
I just use McGuire's Crystal Wax...looks good on the tank too............
KM
There is this stuff:
https://www.tt-x.im/index.htm
and these:
https://tinyurl.com/4ly9ve
https://tinyurl.com/4frty4
https://tinyurl.com/yq435k
https://tinyurl.com/4xjzbs
https://tinyurl.com/5ouj2w
and this:
https://tinyurl.com/62slnw
All "rain repellents" safe to use on plastic.
I just use McGuire's Crystal Wax...looks good on the tank too............
KM
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