YSR_Racer_99 Posted March 4, 2014 Report Share Posted March 4, 2014 As mentioned recently, I love my new RS1 so far. I ordered the light tint OEM shield with it. While riding, it wasn't very crisp/ clear. Looked like it had a film or something on it. I tried cleaning it with lens cleaner and a microfiber rag/ towel, but it didn't help at all.Is this typical for Bell shields? I'm NOT buying the Transitions shield for it. Maybe I'm just spoiled by the amazingly clear and correct shields of my Shark lid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jester_ Posted March 4, 2014 Report Share Posted March 4, 2014 (edited) I have had mine for about 2.5 years and havent had an issue. It needs replaced pretty badly due to wear but when it was new I didnt have any issues. Edited March 4, 2014 by Jester_ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwiztedRabbit Posted March 4, 2014 Report Share Posted March 4, 2014 I've personally have had zero problems with any of the 3 separate bell star helmets I have.. All 3 with the stock clear and light smoke screens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madcat6183 Posted March 4, 2014 Report Share Posted March 4, 2014 I ran a Bell as a backup and wore it once to check fitment, didn't have any issues, that was the smoked shield and normal clear, so you may just have gotten a bad batch. Kind of like I know Optimal Bodywork has a bad batch every once in a while that needs to be stripped, sanded, and reprimed all the way down, but 90% of the time no issues. Everything has bad batches at sometime, I'd call the company and see if they can make it right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted March 4, 2014 Report Share Posted March 4, 2014 Plexus cleaner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_Copeland Posted March 4, 2014 Report Share Posted March 4, 2014 No issues with my Bell shields ! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted March 4, 2014 Report Share Posted March 4, 2014 My "no fog" coating has started to strip off both of my Bells. It has created a cloudy finish. I bought them because they were on closeout from STG, and had a new enough build date that they were WERA legal, but I think I'll be going back to Scorpions next time around... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHill Posted March 4, 2014 Report Share Posted March 4, 2014 Had 5 or 6 Bell shilds in my posession at one point, they all looked very good....not perfect, but no serious fog or distortions. Chris, what were you cleaning them with? I try to avoid cleaning the inside since it has that coating and feels slightly tacky when you do clean it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted March 4, 2014 Report Share Posted March 4, 2014 Not supposed to use anything but warm water and mild soap on the inside or the anti fog coating starts peeling. I don't have clarity issues with my shields.Love the transitions visor, will never go back to clear ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1crusher Posted March 4, 2014 Report Share Posted March 4, 2014 I've had one Bell visor where the anti fog coating came off. Just called them up and they sent me a new one not questions asked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted March 4, 2014 Report Share Posted March 4, 2014 it started peeling before I EVER cleaned it. I only use water and a paper towel. I have just learned to live with it. I basically rubbed the coating off on purpose once it started pealing. I race with my visor about 1cm open. allows a nice breeze, and keeps the fog away when i'm sweating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mojocho Posted March 5, 2014 Report Share Posted March 5, 2014 (edited) Call STG or whoever you bought it from and they'll send you a replacement. Same thing happened to me and I called them and got a new one in the mail in a few days. No problems ever since. Edited March 5, 2014 by mojocho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YSR_Racer_99 Posted March 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2014 Nathan was stepping in to help me with it, but I contacted Bell directly. Waiting on a response. Thanks for all of the input here. Looks like I just got a bad one. Or I've got glaucoma... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1crusher Posted March 5, 2014 Report Share Posted March 5, 2014 They should make it right. I went straight to them when I got my replacement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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