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  • PBCapo
    Mech & Aero Eng. Student
    • Nov 2002
    • 1198

    #1

    Mask Cleaning Secrets?

    I've tried everything...why is it so hard to clean masks? No matter how many times i wash them there is always paint in the crevaces. Not to mention the paint seems to smear all over the black masks and make a hazy type coating. Is there a secret i'm missing out on?
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  • Steelrat
    I meant to...uh, nevermind
    • May 2003
    • 5375

    #2
    Originally posted by PBCapo
    I've tried everything...why is it so hard to clean masks? No matter how many times i wash them there is always paint in the crevaces. Not to mention the paint seems to smear all over the black masks and make a hazy type coating. Is there a secret i'm missing out on?
    Plexus for the lenses, hot water wash at the end of the day, Q-tips for the crevices.


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    • Jonno06
      AKA Jon-no wang
      • Jan 2002
      • 4392

      #3
      I just remove the lens after each day of play. ive been using jt's for about 6 years now, and it only takes me about 30 seconds to remove the lens, if not less.

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      • etjoyride
        0:-1
        • Mar 2005
        • 2149

        #4
        Originally posted by Jonno06
        I just remove the lens after each day of play. ive been using jt's for about 6 years now, and it only takes me about 30 seconds to remove the lens, if not less.
        How do you get them out so fast?

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        • BerSerK
          The Thread Killer
          • Apr 2005
          • 166

          #5
          I heard about micro-fiber cloth to clean the lense, anybody have any experience with those ???

          I hope I'm not hijacking your thread too much, I think it's relevent.

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          • Steelrat
            I meant to...uh, nevermind
            • May 2003
            • 5375

            #6
            Originally posted by BerSerK
            I heard about micro-fiber cloth to clean the lense, anybody have any experience with those ???

            I hope I'm not hijacking your thread too much, I think it's relevent.
            Forgot about that. I use ONLY micro fiber cloths with the Plexus spray. Normal paper towels and cheap cloth towels will scratch the crap out of the lenses. As many people can testify to, my technique of plexus + microfiber = great results.


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            • quick_spyder
              Registered User
              • Mar 2006
              • 146

              #7
              I use two parts vinegar, 1 part water. Works good.

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              • cowboy_00
                Registered User
                • Feb 2006
                • 229

                #8
                if the goggle is just a little hazy, running a dry microfiber helps, but it there is a lot of paint you will end up just spreading it. when you are wiping with a VERY soft towel make a single slow heavy stroke getting up all the paint so you dont spread it, its easiest to remove with water and then antifog for me.

                just my .02

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                • nate2k191
                  texas a+m maroon
                  • Feb 2003
                  • 1170

                  #9
                  i use a JT mask and i take it apart too. Wash all the plastic/rubber with a hose and use q-tips in the tight spots, then use a rag on the lens followd by a microfiber cloth to make it crystal clear.
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                  • fire1811
                    Firefighter
                    • Nov 2002
                    • 4930

                    #10
                    Originally posted by Steelrat
                    Plexus for the lenses, hot water wash at the end of the day, Q-tips for the crevices.
                    Ditto
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                    • BerSerK
                      The Thread Killer
                      • Apr 2005
                      • 166

                      #11
                      Originally posted by quick_spyder
                      I use two parts vinegar, 1 part water. Works good.
                      I do that too, works great and cost basically nothing. I'll give a try to the micro-fiber cloth.

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                      • JKR
                        Stainless Steel 'Mag Lover
                        • Sep 2003
                        • 392

                        #12
                        Warm running water will clean out most everything. I also use rubbing alcohol on a paper towel for everything but the lens to remove any remaining residue. For the lens I use Plexus and a soft rag.

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                        • TheGrindPunk
                          Master Gundam Builder
                          • May 2005
                          • 38

                          #13
                          I just rinse the mask off under warm water (in the tub) and dry with a hand towel, then clean the lens with rubbing alcohol. Q-tips do work well for the tight spaces.

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                          • Kyle.Kimber
                            Resident Sexologist
                            • Dec 2005
                            • 460

                            #14
                            For my Profiler, I take the lense and strap off, then throw it in the wash. Everything, including the foam, is alright. And microfiber cloths are alright, but it doesn't really matter for mask lenses. Its mainly for things like monitor screens and camera lenses.

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                            • Kyle.Kimber
                              Resident Sexologist
                              • Dec 2005
                              • 460

                              #15
                              Originally posted by TheGrindPunk
                              I just rinse the mask off under warm water (in the tub) and dry with a hand towel, then clean the lens with rubbing alcohol. Q-tips do work well for the tight spaces.
                              Don't use alcohol, it soften the lense an takes off the anti-fog finish. If you have to use alcohol, make sure its 30-50%.

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