How to stop spectacles steaming up when riding?

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I ride a motor scooter and wear a full face helmet.  Modern helmet visors have a "fog city" insert which stops it from fogging up, but in cold weather my spectacles tend to steam up when I stop at traffic lights.  I can raise the visor to clear it, but that lets in the cold air, and if it's raining then the water drips behind the visor and sometimes down my glasses.

I've tried all manner of sprays, etc, to stop the glasses from steaming up, but they never work for very long. I did try contact lenses, but I don't really get on with them.

I've had this problem off and on for years and I've also tried several different helmets. They've all had the same problem so I won't name any brands.

Any suggestions please.

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

hello. your full-face should have an OPEN/SHUT vent under the visor. Open this and it will allow cool air into your facial area and clear your specs

Fred · Answer

Get a helmet with a breath guard in it or find one and adapt it to your current helmet.

I have one in a full face with glasses. In cold weather I have to lift the visor some at low speeds or at a stop.

In heavy rain your just up the creek without a paddle!

The Count · Answer

There are a few answers.
1- stop breathing
2-dont wear your specs
3- which is a bit safer, just crack your visor up a tiny bit, a 2-3 mm gap gives enough airflow to demist, and keep the weather out, works for me.

Kermit · Answer

Looks like you've tried just about everything.  The problem is when you stop you don't have the air circulation, your glasses are cold and your face is warm so your glasses condense moisture on the inside.  Where your face is warm. Like a mirror when you take a shower. Maybe a tiny fan to keep air moving.  There used to be a ski google that used that method.  
Otherwise just don't stop. 
Here's a couple of ideas use a bandana or snow skiers powder mask over you nose and mouth.  See what the guys with snow machines do to stop fogging.

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Andy Pandy · Answer

It might sound a bit 'goo-ee' but ordinary ''spit'' had always worked for me, wiped over the inner side of the visor, and also make sure the outside is as clean as possible. Don't coat it though. A.

Timbo is here · Answer

You need a foggy insert for your helmet
If a regular motorcyclist then contact lenses are the ultimate answer if an option for you

Top Gun · Answer

Wipe the lense with viniger or go to a welding supply shop for anti-fog cleaner and wipes.     Welder for over 40 years.

.G. · Answer

but a breath guard in your helmet to direct your breath out of the helmet but still a bit of fresh air in above for your glasses

R 99 · Answer

I would persist with trying to find contacts that work. There have been big advances in recent years, esp. silicon hydrogel lenses, which are remarkably good.  See an optician for advice.

Stephen Innes · Answer

there are 2 household things to try one thin film of washing up liquid two inside flesh of potato rub over glasses , there is a product comes in very small pot I got at ideal home show but they might do it at a good optians

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