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Old Jun 25, 2012 | 10:54 AM
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I usual ride with a full helmet. The shield clear and UV coated. This prevents my transition eyeglasses from darkening. I had heard that wiping the shield with Windex will remove the UV coating. Anyone ever heard of this?
 
Old Jun 25, 2012 | 12:59 PM
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Windex will ***** up your visor. Go with Plexus or Maguires Plastic cleaner / polish.
 
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I read somewhere that windex wrecks your pexiglass windshield and since I read that I don't even have windex in my shop area no more. So helmet visor be the same theory.
 
Old Jun 25, 2012 | 01:17 PM
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Always use warm/mild soapy water to clean shield. Windex can affect certain coatings/surfaces.
 
Old Jun 25, 2012 | 01:19 PM
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Windex also makes a version without ammonia (which is what fogs plastics.)

I doubt it or any normal cleaner is going to remove any coatings. They'd be pretty useless coatings if they were that easy to remove!
 
Old Jun 25, 2012 | 01:43 PM
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From what I've read, I don't think that you can do it without damaging the shield. Have you thought about just replacing the shield?
 
Old Jun 25, 2012 | 02:31 PM
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Watch the film “My Big fat Greek Wedding” according to the father –in-law Windex fixes everything!!!!
 
Old Jun 25, 2012 | 02:37 PM
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Novus Plastic Clean and Shine #1

I understand the transitions lenses but the uv coating protects your eyes and face too.
 
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I use the safety glasses/goggles hand wipes- no problems

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Try Sprayaway from Costco, works great and won't damage anything.
 
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