New Mask

[kjc1989ds]

just bought 2 new masks. was wondering what should i do to prepare the glass? i have heard all sorts of different methods (toothpaste, special stuff, other stuff) and was wondering what way is best?

thanks

 

[OE2X]

Toothpaste a few times. Scrub really well using your finger or cloth. Then spit and rinse before each dive.

 

[ProfessorAronnax]

Toothpaste (not gel) is the tried and true method

 

[Fish_Whisperer]

Not just the glass, but the skirt, too. Do it a couple of times.

 

[kjc1989ds]

thankyou

 

[The Chairman]

But don't use the aromatic toothpastes! Spearmint Etc can hurt your eyes if not COMPLETELY rinsed out. I will soak the mask in warm water and make sure the there are NO traces.

 

[AaronR103]

If you have a frameless mask you're going to have to do it more than a couple times. The manufacturing process leaves a much thicker layer of silicone on the the lens. I had to scrub mine six times before it stopped fogging.

A

 

[kjc1989ds]

would i be right in thinking only the inside has to be done?

 

[spectrum]

Scrub as indicated (toothpaste, Softscrub)
Run cold tap water and chill the lenses
Hold the mask up to your face and exhale your deepest ,steamiest breath into the thing.
If it fogs, scrub some more and repeat the chill test.
Eventually you will see the stuborn spots.
Repeat until they are all gone.

Once you have it this clean alomst anyhitng will work as an ant-fog.

Pete