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  • crate racer 66
    Member
    • Feb 2008
    • 63

    #1

    Fogging up helmet shield

    I have been struggling with my face shield fogging up on cooler nights. Saturday night it was cooler than normal and very damp. I had to pull off in the feature because I couldn't see through my shield. It does this with or without a head sock. The helmet does not have a port for a fresh air pump. I use a Bell helmet. What tricks do you guys use to keep this from happening?
  • HuckleberryB4
    Senior Member
    • Dec 2007
    • 220

    #2
    Not sure what Bell helmet you have, but have you checked into a breath deflector?

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    • Matt49
      Senior Member
      • Jun 2007
      • 3123

      #3
      Rain-X makes some anti-fox wipes that work pretty well.
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      • Hotshoe8t
        Junior Member
        • Sep 2014
        • 7

        #4
        Had the same problem myself earlier this year, added one of these to the shield and it took care of the problem.http://www.racedaysafety.com/fog-fre...et-insert.html

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        • Wheelman33
          Senior Member
          • Apr 2008
          • 232

          #5
          I have had this same problem with the Bell BR1 helmet. The breathe deflector helped A LOT but didn't totally fix it. The fog free insert didn't help at all.

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          • Kwoods25
            Senior Member
            • Jul 2014
            • 455

            #6
            there is some stuff called slime, if i remember correct. used to use it while playing paintball. put it on inside your shield, then wipe it off. i have the impact air vapor w/ cool air box so no problems, unless I'm not running the box. and it will only fog under caution.

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            • Brian Gray
              Senior Member
              • Feb 2012
              • 1102

              #7
              Fresh air pump. No more fog and no more dust in the eyes. One of the best investments I ever made.
              Shocks by BGR army

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              • SRXSRULE
                Senior Member
                • Jan 2011
                • 217

                #8
                interesting.... In 12 years of racing I never once had this issue. That includes cold damp nights in the spring, hot humid nights and the summer and cool fall nights. Never did anything other then clean the shield inside and out with windex. Simpson bandit with factory clear shield, no blower. good luck! Eric

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                • boogityk5
                  Member
                  • Dec 2011
                  • 41

                  #9


                  I've used Rain X anti fog plenty. I just take off my shield and clean with soap and water before applying.

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                  • jmayabb
                    Senior Member
                    • Sep 2009
                    • 178

                    #10
                    I put the Bell Anti-Fog insert in my Bell helmet and it solved my fogging problems. I had a Zamp helmet last year with a blower and the blower would fog it up instantly. I bought a new Bell with the insert and took the blower off and haven't had any trouble since. https://bellracing.com/double-screen-anti-fog-insert-1
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                    • DGI
                      Senior Member
                      • May 2007
                      • 113

                      #11
                      Barbersol Shaving cream. Just spread it out on the inside of the helmet and let it sit for a minute then wipe it out. It will never fog up again. It also makes your helmet smell good too but that's a moog point. Lol

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                      • stock car driver
                        Senior Member
                        • Jul 2007
                        • 3233

                        #12
                        Originally posted by SRXSRULE View Post
                        interesting.... In 12 years of racing I never once had this issue. That includes cold damp nights in the spring, hot humid nights and the summer and cool fall nights. Never did anything other then clean the shield inside and out with windex. Simpson bandit with factory clear shield, no blower. good luck! Eric
                        Mine fogs up on hot days when I take it out of my air conditioned trailer and on cold days when I take it out of the toter where put it to keep the ear speakers warm!

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                        • Jim11h
                          Senior Member
                          • May 2007
                          • 1501

                          #13
                          Friend that wore glasses would wipe saliva on inside of sheild and said worked. Heard shaving cream too.... old school days tricks

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                          • crate racer 66
                            Member
                            • Feb 2008
                            • 63

                            #14
                            Thanks to everybody for their input. I used to use Fog City inserts but last year when I used one, it didn't help any. I think I'll find some Rain-X anti-fog spray and see how it does. I've tried other brands with no success. If that doesn't do the trick I'll look into getting a breath deflector. Thanks again.

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                            • Bubstr
                              Senior Member
                              • Feb 2008
                              • 3734

                              #15
                              At times, a little ladies anti presparant on the face and neck can cut down the humidity inside the helmet too. Learned this from a gal that shows dogs. She said, she didn't want to sweat like a colored gal at cotton picking time when running in the hot sun with her dog. Not a end all, but worth trying.

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