Rain-X on eyewear?

supergrill said:

Anybody try using Rain-X (or similar product) on cycling (e.g. polycarbonate) eyewear?

Two reasons why I wouldn't:
1. You can see it when it's not applied correctly. Because correct application means that you have to really RUB it in, I'd be fearful that I'd damage or ruin my glasses.

2. It works best for speeds of 30 mph, or better and I'm not in that league.

Zooke works pretty good for fogging, but I'm not sure if it helps in the rain. Not sure I'd want Rain-X that close to my eyes. Stuff seems pretty potent.

http://www.zooke.com/

Anti-fog stuff will help water bead and run off your glasses nicely. Catcrap is pretty good, but if you really want to save a buck, pound, peso, or ruble, just use toothpaste. Gel toothpastes work best. Rub them on, then polish them off. Toothpaste works just as well, in my experience, as any other anti-fog stuff.

alienator said:

Anti-fog stuff will help water bead and run off your glasses nicely. Catcrap is pretty good, but if you really want to save a buck, pound, peso, or ruble, just use toothpaste. Gel toothpastes work best. Rub them on, then polish them off. Toothpaste works just as well, in my experience, as any other anti-fog stuff.

I don't know about this. Tooth paste comes with build in abrasives. Think about your lenses....

L

For scuba we either spit on the lense or else rub a little antifog lotion (basically a thin oiul). If there is a scuba shop nearby you can buy some. Rubbing a cut potato also works.

Lonnie Utah said:

I don't know about this. Tooth paste comes with build in abrasives. Think about your lenses....

L

Not an issue. I've been using it for years on my climbing/glacier glasses, both w/ polycarbonate lenses and glass lenses.

No but I hear it makes you faster. Got to weigh in the tradeoff in carrying around that add'l weight though...it's a tough one.

RC2 said:

No but I hear it makes you faster. Got to weigh in the tradeoff in carrying around that add'l weight though...it's a tough one.

I think to get a significant decrease in skin drag you have to coat your helmet with it too. 😉

I remembered I have some old lenses around so I am going to try it this weekend and see what happens. Off hand I don't think it's a good idea because the instructions are pretty specific about avoiding trim and plastic bits, that's why I haven't tried it before.

alienator said:

Not an issue. I've been using it for years on my climbing/glacier glasses, both w/ polycarbonate lenses and glass lenses.

Which Gel brand of toothpaste do you recommend. I wear regular prescription glasses when I ride and they become shades in the sun.

vchu7105 said:

Which Gel brand of toothpaste do you recommend. I wear regular prescription glasses when I ride and they become shades in the sun.

Colgate Total® Advanced Fresh Gel and 2in1 Liquid Gel

I particularly like the new Crest Cinamon flavored gel....hmmmmm.....nummy.