Rain-X on the goggles?

Discussion in 'General (Main)' started by 420skirider, May 8, 2009.

  1. 420skirider Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    Phila, Pa
    Anyone tried this for rainy rides?
  2. Norman Foley Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Trumansburg, NY... The Beautiful, Finger Lakes
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    82 250WR 86 250WR 93 WXE350 03 TE610
    Other Motorcycles:
    '85 Fantic 300 '12 HUSABERG TE250
    Works well! The difference between riding with or without goggles in the rain.
  3. traskrider Husqvarna
    B Class

    Location:
    oregon coast
    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.
  4. RLW Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Boise, Idaho
    yep, me too......used Rain-X/Anti-fog a few times. Most the year is pretty dry in my area, but during cold late fall rains/snows I like the stuff.......on my glasses too.
  5. shotgunscott Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Twin Falls Idaho
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2008 TXC 450
    Other Motorcycles:
    yamaha,suzuki,kawasaki,scorpa,AJP
    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:p
  6. LRPct Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    NW connecticut

    :thumbsup:

    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...
  7. 420skirider Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    Phila, Pa
    Good News. I'll definitely try Rain-X the next race in the rain. Nothing else has worked so far.
  8. WoodsChick Administrator

    Location:
    Oakland, CA Miramonte, CA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    3 Terras, 2 `07 SM610s, `09 WB165,
    Other Motorcycles:
    KTM, GasGas, Suzuki, Honda
    I can't believe I've been riding for over 20 years and have never thought to use Rain-X on my goggles :banghead:

    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
  9. tm_enduro Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Washington
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    TM144en
    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.
  10. Xcuvator Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Scholls Oregon
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    TE450,610 WB165,WR250 WR360 & XC430
    Other Motorcycles:
    yes
    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.
  11. 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.
  12. 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.
  13. glangston Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Gardnerville, NV and Mammoth Lakes, CA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2012 Husqvarna TE 310
    Other Motorcycles:
    2012 BETA 350 RS
    Plain tooth paste was what a lot of divers used on the inside....eventually rinsed off of course.
  14. HuskyDude Moderator

    Location:
    BC, Canada
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    13/TR650
    Other Motorcycles:
    10/EC300, 76/TY175
    Works OK on Goggles.

    Way before Rain X was invented...lets see back in 1974, when I was allowed to drive legally...:D
    My Old 63 Dodge:thumbsup:
    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.:eek:
    Oh ya and you didn't need "Armor All" for your tires cuz "old" Brake Fluid work on the sidewalls too.:thumbsup:
  15. RLW Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Boise, Idaho
    Not sure I want to admit this for fear of dating myself even more, but.......did that too
  16. Dirtdame Administrator

    Location:
    Rock Springs Wy
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    11 WR300,13 WR125,18 FE501
    Other Motorcycles:
    17 Beta Xtrainer
    Brake fluid's not so hot for most plastic.:thumbsdown:
  17. rajobigguy Administrator

    Location:
    So.Cal.
    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.:thumbsup:
  18. HuskyDude Moderator

    Location:
    BC, Canada
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    13/TR650
    Other Motorcycles:
    10/EC300, 76/TY175
    :notworthy::notworthy:

    Yes I really wasn't implying to use it on your goggles.

    Sorry about that I was just ramble'n:D
  19. Dirtdame Administrator

    Location:
    Rock Springs Wy
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    11 WR300,13 WR125,18 FE501
    Other Motorcycles:
    17 Beta Xtrainer
    On the other hand, I have used brake fluid to get rid of the remains of worn out silk screened logos on motorcycle saddles.:busted: