rkmom Posted June 23, 2005 #1 Share Posted June 23, 2005 Can someone please tell me again how to prepare a new mask for use? I bought some defogger drops to use once we are out there, but isn't there something you are supposed to do first? Any other tips? Mine always has fogged up in the past, or leaked. Thanks! KL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce-r Posted June 23, 2005 #2 Share Posted June 23, 2005 What I have done is this: get some toothpaste, put a small amount on the inside of the lense, rub it in with your finger for a couple of minutes, then rinse. The tooth paste polishes off the silicon residue from the manufacturing process. How much toothpaste? I use a bit about the size of a pea for the whole thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JodiBB Posted June 23, 2005 #3 Share Posted June 23, 2005 To add what bruce said...make sure the toothpaste is PASTE...not the GEL type. The paste type has a slight abrasive which will take off the coating. Then add your defogger drops. You're good to go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sea-jay Posted June 23, 2005 #4 Share Posted June 23, 2005 Also, check out the limitations on your defogger drops. I saw one in a dive shop that cautioned the user to "keep away from eyes". Now, I don't know about you, but if I plan on putting them in my diving mask, I sure don't want to use something that says to not put them near the eye. ;) I just use Johnson's baby shampoo. It's cheaper and just as good to keep the mask clear. Use a drop in each lens, smear it around, and rinse in sea water. No Problem Mon' Happy bubbles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrqoisWtrs Posted June 23, 2005 #5 Share Posted June 23, 2005 Just another tip, if your mask leaks, it might actually be too tight. Having the strap too tight distorts the fit around your face. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubajohn02 Posted June 25, 2005 #6 Share Posted June 25, 2005 Also, check out the limitations on your defogger drops. I saw one in a dive shop that cautioned the user to "keep away from eyes". Now, I don't know about you, but if I plan on putting them in my diving mask, I sure don't want to use something that says to not put them near the eye. ;) I just use Johnson's baby shampoo. It's cheaper and just as good to keep the mask clear. Use a drop in each lens, smear it around, and rinse in sea water. No Problem Mon' Happy bubbles. That is true but once you put the defogger drops in you, want to make sure you rinse the mask off with a little water before putting it on. Later, ScubaJohn02 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w&k Posted June 25, 2005 #7 Share Posted June 25, 2005 Here's some more info on mask cleaning. Have a great trip! Wendy http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=68576 http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=133625 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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