How to Care for Motorcycle Helmet Visors
A visor on a motorcycle helmet is a crucial piece of equipment. It protects you, the rider, in several ways. It protects your eyes and face from bugs and flying debris. It keeps the rain off your face. Tinted visors help shield your eyes from the sun and blinding vehicle lights. They also help keep your skin from sun and wind burn. But, to work best, they must be kept in good condition.
Instructions
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Read and follow the care instructions on the specific visor you own. Not all helmet visors can be cleaned the same way. Manufacturer's instructions vary.
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Wash the visor immediately after each use to easily remove dust, dirt and grime. Some manufacturers only allow their visors to be cleaned with warm water and a soft cloth because chemicals can harm the surface. Rinse it thoroughly and dry it to a streak-free shine with a clean cloth.
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Clean the helmet visor with mild baby shampoo, water, and a soft cloth if the manufacturer allows you to use soap. Rinse the visor off with clean water first. Then, place a few drops of shampoo in warm water. Swish it around, then wash the motorcycle visor with a soft cloth. Pat it--don't rub. Dry with a clean cloth.
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Use a cleaning product like Clear Shot Visor Motorcycle Helmet Visor and Lens Cleaner (see Resources) if the manufacturer allows it. This kit includes a spray cleaning fluid and two microfiber cleaning cloths.
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Treat the motorcycle helmet visor with a water repellent and protectant such as Rain-X® X-treme Clean™ (see Resources) if the manufacturer allows. Rain-X will protect the surface as well as help improve your visibility.
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Store the visor in a soft bag when it's not in use to protect it from scratches and damage. Keep it from extreme temperatures.
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Set the visor down on its edges--never on its face--when it's detached from the helmet. Don't bend or twist the visor when you remove it from the helmet.
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Tips & Warnings
Replace the visor every couple years or so, whenever it becomes so scratched that it interferes with your vision. Keeping a visor clean will go far in reducing scratches. Still, it will inevitably become scratched and damaged from mud splashing on it, pebbles flying up, riding through woods, and so on.
Never clean a motorcycle helmet visor with an abrasive cleaner or paper towels (which can scratch its surface).
