How to Clean Your Helmet Visor Without Scratching It

The visor is the window through which you see the road — and also the part that's easiest to ruin with the wrong move. A dry cloth rubbing off dried-on insects is enough to leave permanent scratches that will bother you on every ride into the sun. Here's how to clean it properly.

What you should never do

• Rub it dry. Dust, sand and insect residue act like sandpaper. Rubbing without softening first scratches the visor and its anti-scratch coating.
• Use kitchen roll or rough wipes. They may feel soft, but they scratch the polycarbonate.
• Use products containing ammonia (many household glass cleaners do). They attack the visor's anti-fog and anti-scratch coating.

The correct method, step by step

1. Remove the visor from the helmet if you can — you'll clean it better without wetting the liner.
2. Soften the dirt first. Lay a damp, lukewarm cloth or towel over the visor for a few minutes, or use a dedicated helmet and visor cleaner. Let the insects and dirt soften before touching them.
3. Clean with a soft microfibre cloth, using gentle movements with no pressure. Never scrub hard.
4. Rinse and dry with another clean microfibre cloth, again without rubbing.

Caring for the anti-fog lens

If you have an anti-fog lens fitted, be even more careful: the inner face has an absorbent coating that damages easily. Clean it only with water and a soft cloth, without rubbing and without chemical products.

Everyday handling

Always hold the visor by the edges so you don't leave fingerprints in your field of vision. And when storing the helmet, avoid resting it with the visor against rough surfaces.

With this care, your visor lasts much longer and keeps a crystal-clear view. And when it's time to replace it, we have visors for every brand.

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