JonD Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 Hi All, I'm pretty new to shooting and just had my second lesson today which i enjoyed immesely, things started to feel a bit more natural and make sense. The problem i have is to do with my glasses fogging or steaming up, where i shoot currently i have to wear headgear, glasses and ear protection which makes sense however the fogging issue is really starting to annoy me... if i can't see the damn bird i have no chance of killing it. What do you all use to prevent the fogging issue? I have tried treating the lenses with some Shift-It motorcycle visor anti fog but with no success, mind you it didn't work well on my visor either Any advice welcomed. Cheers, Jon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 I know you've tried some solution to get rid of it. However, it might work if you use some of the stuff that divers use in their mask (I used spit) but there is some really good stuff on the market which should help you. Diving shops will have loads of different things. Are they shooting glasses, or your own specs? If they're specs, you could always get the lenses swapped for anti fog ones.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breastman Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 Try wearing a hat that lets as much heat out as possible, i find that on cold days if i wear a cap my glasses steam up but if its warm and i wear a beanie style hat they steam up then Also if you're wearing a jacket make sure it isn't zipped up to the top as this can sometimes cause a heat 'funnel' which steams them up. Also make sure you're wearing them well before you start shooting to get them warmed up. But sometimes they steam up and theres nothing you can do about it!! Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter De La Mare Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 (edited) Must something odd with my head/face as I've yet to suffer from fogged glasses. I wear a peaked cap as well. Well, apart from when I actually have my hand directly in front of my gob/nose to catch a cough or sneeze, then I'll get a couple of seconds of fogging, then it clears before I've even wiped the snot from my goatee. Edited March 12, 2009 by Peter De La Mare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boomstick Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 (edited) Liquid soap Eg. Fairy - whatever just bog standard liquid soap 1. TINY amount of liquid soap on a NON FLUFFY rag 2. Shhmear it all over the DRY DRY DRY DRY plastic lens 3. Get a dry non fluffy rag and polish until smudge free No steaming for you! Oh.....until it rains or gets wet and washes off.....then you have to do it again EDIT: This works great on bathroom mirrors too Boomstick Edited March 12, 2009 by Boomstick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziplex Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 Hi All, I'm pretty new to shooting and just had my second lesson today which i enjoyed immesely, things started to feel a bit more natural and make sense. The problem i have is to do with my glasses fogging or steaming up, where i shoot currently i have to wear headgear, glasses and ear protection which makes sense however the fogging issue is really starting to annoy me... if i can't see the damn bird i have no chance of killing it. What do you all use to prevent the fogging issue? I have tried treating the lenses with some Shift-It motorcycle visor anti fog but with no success, mind you it didn't work well on my visor either Any advice welcomed. Cheers, Jon. Jon, are you wearing your own prescription lenses or just supplied safety specs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonD Posted March 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 Thanks All, To clarify they are just standard shooting glasses that i bought with different coloured lenses, no prescription etc. Cheers, Jon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chard Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 it clears before I've even wiped the snot from my goatee. Far too much information Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 To clarify they are just standard shooting glasses that i bought with different coloured lenses, no prescription etc. :good: Sorry to say, it might just be down to the quality of the product that you've bought. No offence intended, as I don't know what make/price they are. Keep trying to find a solution and if they weren't that expensive, you might want to try before you buy at a clay ground, just to make sure you're completely happy before buying them... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziplex Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 :good: Sorry to say, it might just be down to the quality of the product that you've bought. No offence intended, as I don't know what make/price they are. Keep trying to find a solution and if they weren't that expensive, you might want to try before you buy at a clay ground, just to make sure you're completely happy before buying them... Agree, we sell anti mist specs and goggles through work....you can hold them over a cup of hot coffee and they don't steam up. If they were sold to you as 'anti mist' take 'em back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiganut Posted March 13, 2009 Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 I have found that a very fine pummice,or even talcum powder applied with 240 grit wet or dry works a treat,no more vision problemd after that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vmobiler1 Posted March 13, 2009 Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 Liquid soap Eg. Fairy - whatever just bog standard liquid soap 1. TINY amount of liquid soap on a NON FLUFFY rag 2. Shhmear it all over the DRY DRY DRY DRY plastic lens 3. Get a dry non fluffy rag and polish until smudge free No steaming for you! Oh.....until it rains or gets wet and washes off.....then you have to do it again EDIT: This works great on bathroom mirrors too Boomstick I`d try this, I use this method on my bike helmet and works fine... I tried all the anti fog n other stuff to clear it washing up liquid on a cloth smear it on wipe it off and thats that, if it looks like its smearing breath on it and it will clear. Hope this helps as i know it works ... tried and tested .... by me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
typera Posted March 13, 2009 Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 it may sound mad - but try putting a bit of toothpaste on them. Let it dry and then wash it off. It was a trick used during years of motorcycle racing. Works a charm when your fancy fog-off runs out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonD Posted March 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 Thanks All, I'm going to try the fairy\toothpaste suggestions and see how i go. I'm also going to look for a cooler baseball cap with more ventilation. As for the visors fogging, try a fog city, i have one in my lid and it's awesome. Jon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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