bad fog problem for oceanic shadow mask
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thomjinx
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Hello Guys,
I have a mask from a different manufacturer (Atomic) that had a similar problem.
I finally used a product I got at my LDS (Diver's Supply) called "500 PSI Mask Scrub". 500 PSI also makes one of the best de-fogging gels on the market. Toothpaste, while cheap, is clearly less effective than this stuff.
But, even with this product that is made specifically for cleaning mask glass, I still had to scrub the mask thoroughly several times to get it completely clean. After the first application, I tested it and could see where I had cleaned (no fog) and where I hadn't. You really need to bear down on it as if you were polishing something. Just wiping it on and off won't do it.
After I finally got it clean, it has been fog-free when using the de-fog gel.
If you can find 500 PSI Mask Scrub, it is not expensive and did the trick for me. BTW, it looks like white chalky toothpaste, and I could feel a fine abrasive in it.
Good luck solving your problem and kudos to the Oceanic Guys for being so responsive to this (and other) problems.
Thomjinx
I have a mask from a different manufacturer (Atomic) that had a similar problem.
I finally used a product I got at my LDS (Diver's Supply) called "500 PSI Mask Scrub". 500 PSI also makes one of the best de-fogging gels on the market. Toothpaste, while cheap, is clearly less effective than this stuff.
But, even with this product that is made specifically for cleaning mask glass, I still had to scrub the mask thoroughly several times to get it completely clean. After the first application, I tested it and could see where I had cleaned (no fog) and where I hadn't. You really need to bear down on it as if you were polishing something. Just wiping it on and off won't do it.
After I finally got it clean, it has been fog-free when using the de-fog gel.
If you can find 500 PSI Mask Scrub, it is not expensive and did the trick for me. BTW, it looks like white chalky toothpaste, and I could feel a fine abrasive in it.
Good luck solving your problem and kudos to the Oceanic Guys for being so responsive to this (and other) problems.
Thomjinx
cerich,
Not burning, I did heat up the glass with high power cigarate lighter and it works.
I did also soak my goggle with sea water by adding shampo overnight and it really works. i dont have any defog problem since that.
Maybe it sound crazy but it works..
Not burning, I did heat up the glass with high power cigarate lighter and it works.
I did also soak my goggle with sea water by adding shampo overnight and it really works. i dont have any defog problem since that.
Maybe it sound crazy but it works..
Amadeus023
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I was told to use toothpaste (no gel varieties) or the McNett mask cleaner about 3 or 4 times to get that initial layer of film off my new mask.
Use a silverware cleaning agent.
Mildly abrasive.
Works on ALL masks.
Mildly abrasive.
Works on ALL masks.
I've recently had a similar issue with a Zeus mask (non oceanic product). I've even tried the old "algae" trick. Pick up a little algae on the dive, remove mask, scrub it around, rinse and clear. Still have the issue.
I've been told that if you are using toothpaste, make 100% sure it does not have any whitening agents. Those will clean the previous film off and put another right back on.
I've been told that if you are using toothpaste, make 100% sure it does not have any whitening agents. Those will clean the previous film off and put another right back on.
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Before every dive I scrub with toothpaste.
As did the three other divers- we did 35 dives in 7 days in the Philippines last week.
No one had mask fog.
No one.
Toothpaste.
Maybe you would try it or like it better if you paid $10 for a tube?
As did the three other divers- we did 35 dives in 7 days in the Philippines last week.
No one had mask fog.
No one.
Toothpaste.
Maybe you would try it or like it better if you paid $10 for a tube?
The Shadow is a low volume mask so, it will have a higher tendency to fog... I have been using the Shadow for a year and my best and most economical defog is the baby shampoo solution (an idea from the gurus here) 
) it has worked far better for me compared to the commercial defogs which is a hassle putting on prior to each dive... not to mention the cost...
) it has worked far better for me compared to the commercial defogs which is a hassle putting on prior to each dive... not to mention the cost...Similar threads
