Pinlock misting

[JustinRR]

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I've got a Shoei helmet with a pinlock lens on it, it's been 1.5 years since I bought it and it's misting on the surface of the lens. The seal is tight, no fogging in between the lens, but there's like water droplets on the surface of the pinlock lens. How do you solve this?


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[Roomie]

Outside or inside surface?

 

[JoeyB]

Have you ever taken it off and cleaned it with warm soapy water and then let it air dry?

Also check the pins on the visor, make sure they are not loose.

 

[CafeRay]

See this conversation:

http://www.bikechatforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=190593&view=next

From what I read, some helmets trap more moisture than others, and the pinlock plastic lens stops absorbing water after a few years.
You likely need a new insert.

 

[JustinRR]

Thanks all. It's misting on the inside. I cleaned it a few times and made sure no dust before I put it back. The seal is good I turned the pins so they are now even tighter. No fogging at all just misting water droplets inside. Maybe I will need a new lens looks like.


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[Roomie]

Thanks all. It's misting on the inside. I cleaned it a few times and made sure no dust before I put it back. The seal is good I turned the pins so they are now even tighter. No fogging at all just misting water droplets inside. Maybe I will need a new lens looks like.


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There's some sprays you can get that are supposed to stop that from happening. I'd guess royal or gp would carry such products? :dontknow:

 

[basmn]

Thanks all. It's misting on the inside. I cleaned it a few times and made sure no dust before I put it back. The seal is good I turned the pins so they are now even tighter. No fogging at all just misting water droplets inside. Maybe I will need a new lens looks like.


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been using a photochromic pin lock for 2 yrs now with no issues. if it's not sealed proper you will get what u described

 

[JustinRR]

been using a photochromic pin lock for 2 yrs now with no issues. if it's not sealed proper you will get what u described

Sorry I meant outside then, it's on the surface of the lens and not between them.

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