Mirrored Lens fogging

[SteveBF]

Crazy question but I recently replaced my old mask and got a Scubapro Spectra Mask with tinted mirrored lenses. The mask came with a warning not to clean it with abrasives or use chemicals on it. I assumed that the residual material left on the lens as part of the manufacturing process must be removed, however I dove with the mask this weekend and it fogged like crazy no matter how much de-fog I used.

So... if I can't use an abrasive like mask scrub, softsoap or toothpaste how do I remove the residue to keep it from fogging... I thought about using a lighter but then though the heat might also damage the coating? Any advise is greatly appreciated.

Cheers!
Steve

 

[keller34]

The mirror finish should be on the outside I would think and cleaning the inside should not be an issue. Strange that the warning does not say what side. Maybe someone with a SP Spectra will chime in or even a Rep of SP and clarify the warning.

 

[novasquid]

diluted baby shampoo in a spray bottle?

 

[SteveBF]

No... The coating is on the inside.... Baby shampoo? I use it as defog but will it clean the residue too?

 

[novasquid]

sorry, i meant to use it as defog only, didn't think a cleaner would be needed if it worked as a defogger. i have a spectra with clear lens, and baby shampoo works great as a defogger and haven't needed to clean it with an abrasive.

 

[keller34]

If the tinted coating is on the inside then I would think that a lot of baby shampoo\dish liquid and elbow grease is in order. Strange because I would think that they would need to clean the film off before coating the glass.

 

[SteveBF]

I thought the same thing... that the lenses would be clean... baby shampoo has always worked as a great de-fogger for me but it didn't work at all. Love the mask though... it's incredibly comfortable ... doesn't leak a bit and I have a mustache!! If I can just get the lenses clean I'll be in business!!

---------- Post added September 30th, 2013 at 05:39 PM ----------

I finally emailed a Scubapro tech rep... time and water will take care of it... guess I'll just have to dive more!

 

[keller34]

Really? Good to know and would have been nice to have that with the warning huh?

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[g550driver]

I have 2 of the mirrored scubapro spectra masks and love them for fitment and cool mirrored lens...

I cleaned both of mine with toothpaste and had no problem with it.. I also used liquid dish soap, simple green and a few other items without causing any issues..

Raj

 

[SteveBF]

Yeah... I did AOW this weekend and the digging was a nuisance. The LDS owner suggested trying some non abrasive toothpaste... I used a little aqua fresh (didn't seem gritty to me) and it did help some