Instead of spitting...

[Externet]

Hi.
Keeping the mask glass clear of condensation, has anyone tried or used the opposite of keeping a wet film surface; creating a water repellent coating ?

Hydrophobic coating ----> Durable water repellent - Wikipedia

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[The Chairman]

Remember, this is next to your eyes. Whatever you put in there, has to be compatible with your eyes. Back in the sixties I was sold a small bottle of anti-fog that smelled of petroleum. I used a bit and I guess I didn't rinse it out enough. It darn near blinded me as I was diving Alexander Springs. Man, that hurt. I've been licking my mask clean ever since.

 

[Diver0001]

Hi.
Keeping the mask glass clear of condensation, has anyone tried or used the opposite of keeping a wet film surface; creating a water repellent coating ?

Hydrophobic coating ----> Durable water repellent - Wikipedia

One result of a search ----> Anti-Wetting, Anti-Icing, & Anti-Corrosion Applications & More | NeverWet

Ok.... well.... I just use baby shampoo.

R..

 

[Loretta]

I use dish detergent like Dawn or Sunlight. I have a small bottle and fill with a couple drops of dish detergent and the rest with water. Creates a mild sudsy film and rinse well before placement on face. Works great!

 

[Joneill]

I use dish detergent like Dawn or Sunlight. I have a small bottle and fill with a couple drops of dish detergent and the rest with water. Creates a mild sudsy film and rinse well before placement on face. Works great!

But dish detergent will sting the hell out of your eyes if there is any residual not rinsed out.

Baby shampoo is a much better choice as it's tear free. I mix 1/3 baby shampoo and 2/3 water in a small spray bottle and carry in my dive bag. I hit the inside of the mask with 2 sprays right before I splash and usually don't even rinse it out - works great!

 

[TrimixToo]

Another vote for baby shampoo. $1 a bottle at the local Dollar Store or equivalent. I use it the same way. A drop or two on each side, coat the surface, rinse clean, go diving. It works just as well, if not better, as commercial defoggers costing hundreds of times more!

But wait!

You can use that $7 bottle you got with the Acme Number One Mask Defogger (tm) in it to save space in your dive bag or milk crate by refilling it at need from that $1 bottle of baby shampoo. You'll probably get about 50 refills for that $1, or 2 cents per refill vs. $7. That's 1/350 of the cost!

Stop at your local Dollar Store today!

 

[DiverDave43]

Personally I'm not a fan of reinventing the wheel. I've always spit in my mask and always will.

 

[KDAD]

Spit has worked for me so far so not looking to change it. It is always with me anyway so no need to buy or remember to bring anything. I haven't lost it yet but do occasionally spill some.

 

[tarponchik]

Spitting rules!

 

[dmaziuk]

I wonder if they'll moderate away "that's what she said"...