Good as New? Visor and Windshield Restoration Tested!
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- Опубликовано: 8 май 2019
- Decades of riding and we were still none the visor about which windshield/visor treatments work best. Time to find out! Here we are testing a bunch of polishes, anti-fog solutions and rain repellents in order to see things clearly.
Gear Breakdown
Polishes -
Plexus Plastic Cleaner Protectant and Polish - frt9.co/cdzye0
Slipstreamer Windshield Cleaner/Polish - frt9.co/gcmy4c
Tirox Plastix Cleaner - frt9.co/n61f4f
Anti-Fog Treatments -
Muc-Off Premium Anti-Fog Treatment - frt9.co/gf00j1
Oxford Helmet Care Kit - frt9.co/bnwelt
Pinlock Visors - frt9.co/l9kn3a
Rain Repellent Treatment -
Ipone Visor Rainoff Spray - frt9.co/sombec
National Cycle RainZip Rain Repellent - frt9.co/litf1k
Rain-X Plastic Water Repellent - frt9.co/s6llpi
Potato - frt9.co/y44w4u
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In Tirox's defense, we added the word "Polish" because many "cleaners" were calling themselves polish. Adding a little bit of compound to our formula would bump us up for sure. PLASTIX is primarily a quick plastic, paint cleaner which was initially created for matte materials on many new helmets and bikes and was water based with an additive to help remove bug enzymes. New formulation is in the works.....good review...thanks...Laughed our butts off at the one comment down there @ ****HUB
Damn, what a classy response! Most of the time we hear from manufacturers, it's nowhere near this gracious. Thanks Tirox :) ~RF9
If this product was intended for matte materials, would that mean use on complete translucents would be sub optimal? Maybe more opaque plastics would be a target, like colored lamp lenses and such?
thanks for the cool info!
@@FortNine are they in the comments too? Now i want to see which are throwing shade
@@themadmallard No, you can use it on all materials. It just doesn't contain abrasive polishers. Don't use on coated visors. soap & h20, for visors/coated are as sensitive as a baby's butt.
"The lens is cold because it's Canada outside"
Best line ever.
Quite classic. LOL
Eh
I Instantly said because it’s London outside
FFS, I don't even own or ride a bike but I keep watching these. This guy is hilarious.
Get one, worth it
Andrew Hicks
You should get a bike sir.
I didn't get bit by the bike bug until 42!!!! Now at a ripe old age of 43, I'm on my 2nd bike in 5 or so months. Cheap Craigslist bike to learn, nice Africa Twin to keep :D
so what bike have you bought now that it’s been a year since you commented on an F9 video
Fortnine's after credit scenes are better than Marvel's
facts
Thank you for letting me know they exist!
Time for the best RUclipsr
Still dropping everything when I get the notification :3
Including sleep x) , two minutes ago
Shit's still dropping off your nose from having it up his arse so much =P
Hey, I spotted the edgelord, do I win a prize?
He's probably so successful because he's 1. Got a sarcastic voice tone and
2. Because he's Canadian they're usually very funny because they're sarcastic, look at how many comedians come out of the country, LOTS and they've all approached their comedy in a sarcastic way.. His voice reminds me of Nick Offerman from Parks and Recreation, brilliant show, super funny
And who invented sarcasm, the British 😜
In my country none of these product brands are available except the Potato. 😂😂
These video's are SO high quality, it's fantastic
Dude, even seasoned riders can learn so much from these.
Well he could use a better camera for starters
"Price bracket FU", I love this channel!
This video was so informative my visor starting beading off. Beading off hard.
Too funny
10:46 Rain Zip
I just got all the scratches out my windshield with a Dual Action polisher, medium cut foam pad and Meguiars PlastX. A lot of car detailing products transfer brilliantly to motorcycles, for a fraction of the price.
Haha annoying pic, love it
Sweet advice! Although I'm kinda miffed you made me wipe at my screen... ~RF9
@@FortNine Lol it gets everybody. But yea many, many car products work great for bikes. A prime example is Muc Off insect remover, costs about double for half as much as a car detailing insect remover. Love your channel, I've binged all your vids!
@@FortNine that is because you pose yourself as superlative, when really you are a wanker
Combustion69 I was wondering if plastix would work! Gotta try it on my visor did you use orange pad?
Pinlock for me. Everything else fogs up during winter commuting.
Awsome review.
Yep, if no pin lock... a cracked visor and just let the outside in.
@@wobblysauce exact... :) winter riding can be a challenge her in the damp and cold westcoast klima. Helmet fogg up all the time.
Toby 750 came here to say this. Leaving satisfied.
IT is.. but it is better than not seeing.
@@mr7wi its a great test.Ryan do a propper job. Expekted that nothing beats pinlock.
I only discovered your channel yesterday and I’ve watched a huge amount of your stuff since then. Great production and absolutely crammed full of well researched advice and knowledge imparted with some style. Great stuff!!
The only channel, I hit like button before watching it
Right! Im so much more willing to like someones video if they DONT ask for us to like it. Same for subscribing to someone. Asking is them desperate to grow, i will not let people get an easy career on youtube. They gotta earn MY like and sub. :)
Your nose, is so brown because it's so far up his arse.
@@Johny40Se7en yes. for sure. This Fort Nowhere guy is turning into a wanker.
and scotty kilmer!!!!!
Love these consumer help videos, done with a sense of humor. Thank you Fort Nine and Ryan!
I was lucky enough to fly helicopters in Northern Saskatchewan for years. We tried McGuires plastic polish but it was too slimy. Hard to get off. The best we found was turtle wax. So every week or two use soapy warm water and bare hands to remove the bugs. Bare hands because you could feel the dried bugs and loosen them up and off without scratching the plastic. Then a coating of turtle wax with a damp cloth and when dry, buff off. Slight grit in the turtle wax polished out minor scratches and left a nice clean surface. I still use that method on my windscreen and helmet shield.
Thanks your vids. Well done and give me a good chuckle.
Another excellent comparison F9. I really enjoy the content you keep posting.
Even if I weren't a motorcyclist, I'm impressed with your experimentations and data collection as a scientist. Thank you for the hard work to get the great info.
These tested videos are very well done!
Keep up the good work and the quality standard videos ! Congrats !
Another home run !!! Keep it up and thanks . The time you invest into these comparisons is appreciated .
Meguires Plastic Polish beats em all. Handles heavy abrasion, even smooths out deep scratches. Have used it for decades on everything from convertible windows, cheap kid dive masks, and motorcycle stuff, including the plastic fairings.
Outside the visor, the water beading that results is GREAT at speed. Inside, as a fantastic polish, it'll need a water tension breaker.
Canadian Polish...I thought that was Maple Syrup and courtesy.
just to add, Meguires has a cleaner and a polish. Great product for plastic.
" kindergarteners on Redbull!" I love this guy! :-)
Keep up the honest reviews. Love your videos.
Another great and useful article!!! Greetings from Portugal
Olá!
Can you guys get a patreon page already? Your consistent, high quality should be rewarded! You never settle! Much love from Australia, as always.
turtlesquasher just buy product from f9, no need for patreon
@@philspaces7213 Hard to do when you are from Europe. They only sell in Canada.
Arjorn aah, ok, I didnt know that. Usually we in Canada get the short end of the stick in that situation.
@@arjorn9121 Same here. European!
Why? They're a business, this helps them, they don't need extra support otherwise they'd ask for it. So why would you wanna ruin this free quality content by starting to pay for it? You're like the kid in class who reminded the teacher of a pop quiz smh
A lot of products (motorcycle waxes & soaps) damage polycarbonate. I know soap from showering has ruined the polycarbonate lenses in my glasses.
National Cycle has the following warnings
CAUTION: Sunlight Heat Buildup
Sunlight reflected off the inside curvature of the windscreen can, at certain times of the day, cause extreme heat buildup on the motorcycle's instrument panel and possibly melt it! Exercise care in parking your bike to avoid this. Park your motorcycle in the shade or place an opaque cover over the instrument panel.
Note that this is a common issue with all OEM and aftermarket windscreens that have a pronounced or convex curvature. Sun-induced heat damage is generally not covered under your windscreen's warranty.
CAUTION: Harmful Chemicals
Do not clean acrylic or polycarbonate screens with common glass cleaners. The solvent action of the alcohol or ammonia will destroy the plastic. Do not allow brake fluid, alcohol (including Rain-X or similar agents), ammonia, or strong solvents to contact the screen, as permanent damage will result.
CAUTION: Long Term Storage
Do not use low quality vinyl covers or old shower curtains to store your motorcycle or your windshield. These products contain chemicals that damage the plastic of windshields and the motorcycle bodywork or fairing.
My Guzzi came with a sunlight heat warning. If I can’t park in the shade, I I cover the speedo with my gloves
I haven't ridden a motorcycle in over 30yrs and yet here I am watching these incredibly well-produced videos.
Bravo, FortNine! 👏👏👏👍👍
Super helpful. Thanks for all the tests and results. Love such vids by you guys.
Thanks for doing the hard work, Ryan.
Pinlock and heated grips were the best things I bought when I started biking
I think heated gloves are better as grips only heat up your palms
@@AlexDjalo I'm not rich though 😂
Or knuckle wind deflectors
49 and just bought my 1st bike since my 2002. So much has changed when it comes to products and available info on them. Thoroughly enjoying your videos. I'll be sure to watch each one....probably multiple times. I will definitely not make any purchases without checking to see if you have anything on the item or its comparisons first. Thank you.
Your great,i could listen to you for hours,great testing,no BS,straight to the point,you also live long and prosper.
Awesome content! Thank you!
Motorcycle science! Great video as always, best content on RUclips!
yes excitement builds everytime a new video comes out!!! thank you
I really love the way you present.
Pin lock visors are the best by far in my opinion, I've had one for a while now and it has never fogged even in -1c it is perfect.
I've got a double-wall set of goggles ( made, I think, for snow-skiing obtained at a thrift-store ) which can be used with a full-face helmet with no "lens" ( thrift-store, probably intended for off-road use ) which would be similar to the pin-lock solution. It precludes moisture from respiration but my eyes seem to boil-off significant amounts of water vapor using single-layer goggles ). I had no "double vision" problems with the "double insulated" goggles creating extra internal reflections of oncoming headlamps or other caveats described in other posts. So w/o ever having tried a Pin Lock solution I'm going to use my double-insulated goggles experience as the basis of concurring with your assessment.
Love the Vids bro good job
Thank you so much. Another great test. Keep on doing what you do!
I love these test videos that cover something that applies to every rider. Even though I ride a shaft driven bike and have watched most all of your bike chain videos.
And so this clip is another evidence that F9 makes better and more relevant tests to motorcycle gear and equipment than any other channel or company. Great work!
Time to feel inadequate again!
There's space on the internet for you both.
😂😂😂
Papa Yam, why don't you do a new vid on your fav youtube bloggers from your new 675r
Oof
So happy your putting out videos again, great content as always!
These comparison videos are absolutely mind blowing! Honest, straightforward and delivered in stupid man's language so even I do understand. Most of it. Best motorcycle related channel without a doubt!
“The potato is also safe on everything cause it’s a potato”
Lmao 😂
Well... in all fairness, I have yet to hear someone complain "It was ruined by the d*** potato! They're so dangerous!!!" ;o)
Dat ending 👌
Absolutely brilliant videos. So informative and delivered in a good way. Keep it up. And thanks.
Because it’s the product I’ve used for decades, I presumed many people use the three stage Novus Polish (No. 1 gently cleans,
No. 2 - removes fine scratches, haziness, No. 3 - removes heavy scratches and abrasions). Because it’s not reviewed here, I guess it’s not the go-to product I thought. Anyway, I’d like to hear an informed opinion about the Novus process/product. Also, I’d love to hear Ryan’s options about the best shields to buy. I stop buying Arai helmets (a great lid) because of the ridiculous price of their shields; more conversation on this would help sharpen my own opinions. Excellent video - thanks!
Was going to bring Novus up, but you beat me to it. Found Novus while working for HP restoring refurb printers. Been using it ever since. Can't count the number of CD & DVD I have returned from the dead after a 2 yo played carpet Frisbee with them! LOL.
you should have used the non gel for the shaving cream it works a lot better
Hey Ryan, nice video as always, something I've found is that Zeiss glasses/screen wipes work REALLY well to clean a visor, might be worth looking at :)
DB_ Recordings is there an additive that makes it perform better?
I'm actually using glasses wipes for cleaning/maintaining my visor. Can also take off bugs if you do it at a first stop (carry a few packets in a pocket)
Works wonders keeping it clean
It's alchahol, but as the other guy below said it can take all the bugs and stuff off and take away all the smear marks, Zeiss wipes are pretty cheap online.
I have been using Pledge as a plastic polish for 35 years. I will have to try shaving gel and Rain-X. I appreciate all your testing. Thank you!
Your content is getting so incredibly good.
I use Plexus on my clear helmet visor and I'm very happy with it. The recommendation came from MCRider. He's not as funny.
That is my story too. I am a cheap skate and I have to say the Plexus works so good I think it is a good value. And, like Ryan said , it really smells good.
Probably similar to saving gel
Before pin lock I used to use washing up liquid to stop steaming up .lasted a couple of weeks worked well .
mark smith I saw a bit where Commander Chris Hadfield said they used Johnson Baby Shampoo after antifog solution temporarily blinded him on a space walk
For me, Pinlok ftw.
Ryan, do you write the script and the ridiculous, over the top, but still witty and funny jokes yourself? If so, I am very impressed. You present skill, knowledge, and wits, it's a pleasure to watch your videos. Keep it up!
Thank you so much. I've really struggled with fog. After seeing your review I got the HJC visor with insert for my HJC CL-17. It's not much more than a visor for that helmet that is pinlock ready but has the second layer already installed. Reviews were quite good. I wear glasses and it's quite exciting to enter a fog bank and have the visor fog on the inside and then lift the visor and have my glasses fog instantly. I can't see much of anything but I'm going 65mph on the highway. Between this and the rainx which I already have I should be much safer.
It's almost like you are spying on me. Couple of weeks ago I was shopping for tyres. You made a video about it. Today I was thinking how I gotta clean and polish my visor. You made a video about it.
Thanks for another great video! Could you possibly review the new Triumph Street Scrambler?
I am considering getting one and I take your word as gospel.
F9 is too honest dealers don't like that 😂
Phillip w That’s what makes his reviews the best
I use one single thing on my visor. It’s called VuPlex. It’s apparently from the aeroplane market as a polish and anti static. It’s also good for the rain and antifog. I use it on both sides and buff out after a minute. It lasts me for about a month before I need to reapply. I paid about $20 bucks Australian last time I got it and it’s a 445ml/375g or 13.2oz can. Spray on. Use a microfibre cloth
I have just recently came across your videos, impressive got to be the best reviews I have seen very well done very informative and very entertaining, intelligent well researched. Now I normally don't make comments but you do such a good job I figured you deserve at least a "that a boy." In a world where integrity is rare and everybody seems to be just mailing it in, it is refreshing to see someone who is actually doing a good job.
I was disappointed with pinlock's durability. Even with careful handling, they scratch easily.
I also found them dangerous while riding in the rain, at night. Although there was no fog, the extra refractions/reflections made for blinding oncoming headlight. Streetlights made for double or triple vision.
Fine review, and entertaining, as always:D
Thank you!
This is my experience as well. Pinlocks are way too easy to scratch and they make everything worse in the dark, especially combined with rain. Whether extra reflections or extra fog is worse, depends on the season of course.
I would love to see an improved pinlock from a less scratch sensitive material and with anti-reflective coating, if that's possible.
First I'm going to freely-admit I have 0 experience with Pin Lock. But I do have a double-wall set of goggles ( made for snow-skiing I believe--obtained at a thrift-store ) which I have used in cold weather. Speaking strictly to the multiple-reflections issue you describe I've experienced no such ill effects from the double-insulated goggles. Sadly they do nothing to protect the nose from frostbite but other means can take care of that. Does any helmet brand incorporate double-wall construction in their OEM visor? I really haven't investigated that issue since I'm more of a 2nd-hand/work-arounds type on a real tight budget.
@@diogeneslamplit6573 some helmets mfgs have a snowmobile version, with a heater. No strictly double-wall versions yet, that I know of.
I'm also limited to long-oval helmets, which severely restricts my selection...
Night AND rain were the problem for me, not night alone.
How to maintain your windshield and visor - Ryaned!!!!
I love your product comparison/reviews, you really test the products thourouly.Also the graphs you drew in the last videos where really helpfull to the eye.Would love to see more of the testing on bigger things than chain lubes like jackets and helmets.
Pin-Lock and Rain-X did the trick for my rainy cold winter in my state, great video content!
Me: Watches new f9 video then check channel proceed to watch all the video's I can't remember to their entirety
"Your face is hot. Congratulations."
That really cleared thru the fog of the whole subject, great job guys 😀
Loved the added value at the very end 👍
@Fortnine Could you do a video on how to modify a bike yourself? Like changing lights, seats, fenders etc.? Just some basic "How to's" would be pretty neat!
Look up MC Garage, Ari Henning is great with that sort of stuff. Those videos helped me a lot with jobs from basic maintenance, to taking apart a carburetor to clean it. MCG is our only real hope, until Ryan gets on it lol
Good luck, hope they help you out!
@@DanteYewToob Thank you! Switzerland is a mad land were i have to pay 200$ just to change 2 front light 😢
@@woolypuffin392 Check online and see if you can find a shop manual/service manual. I have one for all my vehicles that shows me how to do just about everything, and for the bigger selling, more popular 4 wheeled vehicles there are always guides on RUclips with model specific, job specific tips. Most shop manuals will take you through step by step how to tackle any moderate level maintenance.
wow dats way too much. id change ur lights & check tire pressure fr a bj.
Hi, look at "Delboy's Garage" on RUclips as well. MCGarage is great but you can find a lot on D'sG too.
It certainly is Canada outside. It's actually Newfoundland outside here.
How is home? I've been riding for over a month in AB.
I was riding fine in April then the snow came again. Its getting better again as of this week.
@@Xlayerful yeah NL can be so unpredictable that it's predictable lol.
@@UvidCo I "think" the snow is done anyway...
@@Xlayerful I think so.
Awesome video Ryan! 💪
As someone in the NE US that rides all year, this is one of the most helpful videos out there. Thanks! 🏍
Where does one buy a chalkboard in 2019?
Nice one..
OMG the beginning though I was like dang the quality is horrible then they lifted the visor😂
Yet another excellent video. Well done guys.
Thumbs up for the end scene. Great video! Keep up the good work.
Great as always - Do I remember a potato from a "tips/hacks" vid from 2 years back? Have you debunked your own tip sir? :-O
I have indeed. Ryan-of-2-years-ago is a dink. ~RF9
@@FortNine 🤣🤣🤣
Just use Pledge... end of story!
Wipe criss cross never swirl!
After a few years of watching the RF9 reviews/tips/documotodramas/motostuff, its become pretty friggin’ clear (pun, hellya!) that, there is no reason to watch other resources in order to make up my mind about something moto I am wondering aboot. Plus, you come to plainly know what is “...and that’s bullshit”, and learn wonderful new terms you can use to sound humorously hip like “kindergarteners on Redbull”. Thanks man, keep all this great stuff happening guys. You have a great squad there.
Ryan your videos are brilliant. My favorite motorcycle channel
When are you doing best begginer motorcycles for under 5k $
Very soon actually - got a couple bikes lined up :) ~RF9
@@FortNine I knew I did the right choice subscribing to your channel. 👍
Cheers from *Tokyo*
Motorcycle product useful just about anywhere....
Uses it on a house plant!!!! LMAO!!!
I've used Mother's Mag Wheel Polish to restore weathered plastic brake light and turn signal lenses on my vintage bikes. It's relatively inexpensive, as well as useful for polishing aluminum and chrome, does a good job of making my lenses look like new again. I haven't tried it on clear plastics you are expected to see through though.
glad I discovered you, this is now my favorite channel. bonus point since it's a motorcycle channel.
1:35 buff that rifle nicely B)
Yes, looking straight down the barrel like a professional. ~RF9
I hate pinlock. it always fogged up on me
Strange. Maybe you didn't get a good seal? It can be tricky to get the entire border air tight, and if there are any leaks it will definitely fog. ~RF9
@@FortNine Possibly. It has happened on two my helmets and I just couldn't stand how they kept fogging on me
Use smoke from vape or cigarrettes, and blow at the Pinlock at an angle. See if it's leaked. Repair the leak (be creative!)
Excellent study and presentation, thank you professor.
Thank you guys for the time and effort in making this video. I hope FortNine continues to grow in subscribers number and content 👍
Fantastic! Informational...and educational! Thank you Ryan! Cheers man.
Excellent content yet again.
Love your work, extremely informative and always make me laugh.
Another super useful video! Keep up the good work!
Thanks.
Wish i had teachers in school that presented as well as Ryan. Interesting, funny, intelligent. Great job!
Love RainX, highly recommend it. I use the standard windscreen stuff. No problems with it.
You have provided entertainment, information, amusement and most importantly you have made me think about topics. Please open up down here in the states. I would rather give my money to Fortnine. Keep it up!
who would have thought this gem would have come from Canada. thanks for the videos
Thanks for all the work!
Hugely entertaining and informative. "Because it's Canada outside", what a great line!
You are the best MC geek I know. Keep up the good work 👍🤘
Thanks for this video. There is certainly a lot of confusion about these products and how to use them.