How To Stop Dive Mask Fogging (Easy)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 13 ต.ค. 2019
- 2 simple tricks to prevent/stop a dive Mask from fogging up.
Always make sure to spit in the mask or use an anti fog gel, followed by a quick dip/rinse in the water before putting it on and you shouldn't have any issues..
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NONE MASK MANUFACTURER RECOMMENDS THIS DON'T DO IT
Sir, thanks for video. I saw some scratches on your mask glass from inside. Are these scratches gone after or not? Why I asking? I bought a new mask with T glass. I washed it with soft microfiber sponge and baby shampoo and I have scratches now from inside only. I used the fire technique you used and cleaned it again only with fingers. Scratches are there. Are very shallow ones and seems that inside there is a coat like ceramic. Can you help pls?
First i doubted this, but then i saw the film burning off and i did it myself and then i polished it and now it doesnt even fog up when im breathing right onto the Glass! Amazing, thank you!!!
Agree completely Ollie, the burn is crucial. We have found that using Sea Drops before each dive is also a terrific benefit, spit is fine, but a single drop in each side rubbed in, then washed out after dropping in has been fantastic for us for quite a few years now.
Wow, just came here to give you an enormous thank you, did this this morning, total game changer, amazing
Ive just purchased first set of diving gears ! Super excited and thanks for the info !!
Cheers bro took a new pair for a jam today was having fog problems thanks for the vid 👍🏽
Cheers mate, sometimes take a few dives to wear in
Thanks Ollie , you a real Bro
Also you can use Joy diswashing liquid or hagonoy plants instead of colgate😁.Tested💪💪
Great! Im going to try this out on my new mask!
Good luck!
Goodluck on burning your new mask! :D
Tnx. Work great!🎉
I re-do this every season and then spit a few minutes before dive. Rinse it and no fog at all.
Cheers Ollie. Hey I have a pair of Mares goggles that look similar to yours (but have transparent rubber bits). They have a 'T' on the lens. Does that mean they are tempered glass? If not, is it dodgy to burn them?
Hi Tim, yes T means tempered so safe to burn off with lighter
Thank you for video
Hi i just have one question must we use water to clean the toothpaste or wipe it with a cloth??
Thanks man, helpful as..
I'm always afraid I'll burn my mask. This bit about the silicon not burning off easily really helps !!! thanks for the simple and straight to the point video !!!
No worries! glad to help!
Don't do it
@@magnumllama400why
I could never understand why they don't do it at the factory...
They probably only take 5 minutes to make. So if someone has to take 5 more minutes doing this they would cost alot more
@@TheShedStudios just for comparison, the time on one station in powdercoating a Mercedes G Chassis is 3.48 min...
Because no manufacturer supports this and it is a wrong method and a way to destroy your mask
@@TheShedStudiosthat's not why. It's a protective silicone layer that protects the lenses in transport. Note that doing this wil NOT eliminate fogging entirely. Masks fog because of the temperature difference between the water and inside of the mask which is heated by your head and nose. Always spit on the lenses before diving and the mask will never fogg up. Also, note that anti-fogging products are a waste of money.
First thing I thought while watching this !
Ive had my cressi dive masks fog since day 1 even when they had the antifog system. Took them out of the box today and burnt the film off and now having no fog or issues at all with them
Yep, It does work!
Tnx sa toturial sir this is my problem I try on this procedure
To speed up the toothpaste step, is it recemended to use a toothbruch to get more friction on the glass, or does this leave a mark?
Toothbrush is fine I’ve used my electric brush on a few masks
Not even gonna lie, when you pulled out the lighter I was like “he’s a fucking madman” but I was wrong. You’re a mad genius
Just don't do it on a plastic lens! I've seen it happen 😅
@@olliecraig-primalpursuit hi,thousand thkx for this tips.the front tempered glass can be burn to remove fogging?
@@modeduran9819 just need to do the inside of lens
Thanks mate. No matter what I used on the glass, no good. Returned to the shop and they sent it back saying use more soap. Watched the lighter method .......result ! 😂
Yep, I usually do both on a new mask. I've found some masks definitely do have a better quality glass. Main trick is to try not remove the mask once it's on face. Spit and rub lens leave on for few minutes, couple of dunks in water to rinse off, then onto face and try not to remove equals less fogging and way less leaking
Most fascinating thing happened to me recently on a trip to Grand Cayman, I finally enjoyed snorkeling for once after about 10 years of doing it. WHY? I bought polycarbonate on accident and no matter what you do to them - THEY ABSOLUTELY WILL NOT FOG!!!!
Everyone thinks tempered glass, but if you’re not diving beyond 15 feet, why would you bother with glass and fight this misery all day like I have for ten years. I quite literally had crystal clear vision for an hour plus each day and never one single time had to clear fog.
What a revelation it has been. I’ve listened to every store manager tell me how much value there is in cressi, scubapro, etc and tempered glass only to throw them away because they weren’t even worth using. You travel to unique places the world over in search of crystal clear water only to battle fog.
But some cheap polycarbonate lenses and enjoy the shit out of it!!!!! Best advice I can give anyone who doesn’t go deeper than 15-20 feet
Good advice for snorkellers! Obviously no good for Freediving though :) cheers
Thx for the vid bro! Is this good to try on a cressi green hunter mask?
Should be fine as long as the glass is tempered! It should have a symbol on the glass for you to check, or just call up the shop where you bought it from) cheers.
Hey matey can you do this to a tempered polarised mask cheers just brought my second epsealon mask just wondering if the lighter will effect the tint
Hey mate not too sure about tinted masks, best call up the shop where you bought it from or email espealon
Use toothpaste works as well and baby shampoo on it before dives
Hey there, I have a really nice new mask with a blue reflective tempered glass. Should I have to worry about the color with the burning technique?
did you do it already? I did it on mine and it was fine
Helpful vid! thank you for this brother. Question, when you say spit is this some idiom or is it literally spitting it with saliva? sorry! newb to diving here. thanks!
Hey mate literally spit. Spit in the inside of lens rub it in. Dunk under water then onto face no fogging
Watered down baby shampoo works well too, being baby shampoo won't irritate your eye's
I'm going to try this thanks!
Hoep it works out for you. simetimes it takes a few dives to wear in. if still fogging after doing this once/twice and a few dives its probably just very poor quality glass
@@olliecraig-primalpursuit thanks I hope it works also, probably low quality glass they're Cressi face masks
@@xfhnhhgjbvcfg cressi are good quality masks providing they are not fake rip off from Ali express or similar
@@olliecraig-primalpursuit well I have two legit ones and then I just ordered another one , F1 Cressi made in Taiwan frameless... It was like 30 bucks so I figured I would give it a shot either way I'm going to burn them all and do this treatment
I was always taught to use the toothpaste method and use baby shampoo before dives to stop the fog
Yep shampoo/saliva both work great
I tried using toothpaste and rub it with toothbrush on my tempered cressi mask for about 2 mins each side. But it actually scratched my lens. It's fine scratches but still visible. Maybe I overdid it? It's not new mask, but as it started fogging I tried this toothpaste technique.
Thanks! I wast sure
Do I buff the lens cleaner/toothpaste. Cheers for video💪🏽💪🏽
Just rub in for a while then wipe off mate
Thanks for the helpful tips bro..do i have to do this every before dive? Or just once?
Just once, this is for new masks. Once worn in just normal spit and wash before each dive
Hey I bought a rob allen cubera tinted mask can you do this to tinted mask or will this destroy the tint?
Hey Tom, I'm not sure about tinted masks. But get stuck in with the toothpaste. Best to call the place you bought it from or contact rob allen.
I have the same mask
Hey can i do this with a polarized mask?
Not sure about a polarised mask, best to call the shop where you bought it from!
The thought of using the lighter on a new $150 mask scares me to be honest. I don't want to damage it and worry I will get to close to the mask skirt.
JUST DO IT, I was afraid too, but it works like a magic!
Yep just did it with my brand new poseidon red line mask… lighter takes the silicon off within a few seconds and the residue washes right off
can you do this on already used mask? thanks
Yes
Is the mask will never fog forever? Or just a few use and it will fog again?
If good quality mask it should be forever. Still need to spit in mask before use or use anti fog gel/spray. This helps a lot though
Does this work with masks that's have a blue reflective layer over it
It is tempered as well it's sort of a polarized lens is what the guy from the shop told me
Not sure with the filtered masks sorry
@@olliecraig-primalpursuit update it works perfect I just tried just do a little at a time let it cool off then go again because, if the glass gets too hot it puts those rainbow pattern torch burns in it it looks cool and doesn't affect the sight but if u have ocd just do what I said above 🤙
@@olliecraig-primalpursuit also thank you for that super great trick I put on the mask after for an hour or 2 watching TV and it had 0 fog no fog what so ever
Bro can you burn it off still if u just toothpaste it from the start after a few dives
Yeah for sure, give it a go. It naturally comes off over time but if only a few dives in, probably needs to be burnt off still.
@@olliecraig-primalpursuit mean cheers bro yeah iv only used it two or three times
@@olliecraig-primalpursuit can we use lighter on non tempered glass? I feel like tossing this new cressi mask in the ocean. Their customer service is non existent. I am not impressed with their products overall. The listing said it was tempered but the glass doesn't have a T or say tempered on it. Also their snorkel said adult but it came with a kid sized mouthpiece. I tried toothpaste but it didnt really seem to help..cressi matrix mask
@@StAnger561to770 I'm not sure where you got your Cressi Matrix from? I know that mask it is awesome and has tempered glass unless fake. I'm not sure about doing it on non-tempered glass, would have to try contacting Cressi again..
@@olliecraig-primalpursuit thanks for the prompt reply. i got it off amazon in my country. It came with a box and directions. It seems real but it is lacking any marking that says tempered or T anywhere that I can see. Their official video for it says that it is tempered, so I guess it must be. Also I see no T in their video for it. Seems a little strange for me though. I just tried the lighter trick. I could smell something chemical burned off. I guess it was the silicone residue. Then I did the toothpaste again. Then their brand defogger. Unfortunately after I got all ready to go out the wind starting kicking up here😅😅😅so I will try to go again earlier in the day tomorrow. It is a bit of a process for me to go to the beach. The sea water here is often polluted with plastic and other junk, sometimes trash even. Especially later in the afternoon after the wind and waves pickup. I saw a dead seabird yesterday, which was both sad and gross. Probably choked on some plastic. It takes me about 20 minutes or so after I leave my house and change into my wetsuit and snorkel gear before I go into the water. Do you think that it matters greatly if I use the defogger solution right before going in? I sort of prefer to use it before I leave my house, that way I can clean it with fresh water instead of the salty dirty sea water. I will test both ways and report back my findings.
Can you burn it even if it's an old mask you have used a few times...thanks
Yeah sure give it a try!
a good tip is to clean the lense with johnson's baby shampoo before your dive.
Yes any soapy solution or the good old spit works a treat! As long as the new mask is prepped well.
@@olliecraig-primalpursuitI soap clean at home then spit at the beach. Been enjoying your channel Ollie! I'm diving off Great Ocean Road, Victoria and looking forward to the water warming up :)
@@olliecraig-primalpursuit but burning is better right since you only have to do it once?
Broooo, I was told toothpaste, but not the lighter.
Was wondering why it still fogs.
Yeah do both, then if still having problems it's probably the quality of the glass. Better quality masks from reputable brands are easy to prep and never fog. Cheaper ones take a loooong time to wear in and stop fogging from my experience. Worth the extra few bucks to get a good mask!
Does this work on tinted lenses?
Unsure there! Maybe check with the company who makes your mask
Do i have to do this every single time i want to dive ?
No mate just once!
Is this a coating the manufacturer wants on the lens? If so, why are we burning it off? If they don't want it on the lens, then why is it on there? I think I heard you say it's skirt silicone residue. Perhaps I misunderstood. If it's actually silicone, then you wouldn't think a quick hit with the lighter would do anything because of high melting point of silicone
No matter the quality of the mask, during the manufacturing process, a thin film of silicone oil condenses on the glass lens of your new dive mask. This oil will cause rapid fogging that is resistant to conventional anti-fog measures and must be removed. Anyway, In summary it needs to come off otherwise 95 percent of masks will fog. in my experience, more expensive masks are easier to defog, some not even needing it at all
@@olliecraig-primalpursuit got it. So it's not intentionally added by the manufacturer?
@@olliecraig-primalpursuit Technically that is "mold release agent" on the mask lenses from the manufacturing process.
Holy fuck I was losing my mind in the water. My mask fogged all the time no mater how much I spit in it. I think it was bc the waves rinsed it too much while I was trying to put it on. I got so pissed.
I just did this, hope it helps next time I hit the water. If it does then you made my life
Hey mate, sometimes it can still take a bit for the mask to wear in and stop fogging, but if still persisting it's probably just a case of cheap quality glass. on the better quality masks you can almost go diving straight away without any issues. The cheaper ones can cause problems for ever..
howd it go in the end?
@@escapewithct it helped. It still happens but now it's manageable. I recommend you do it too
Any tips for leaking masks?
You can try vaseline to help seal otherwise need a new mask, it might to be the right fit for your face.
Top man will definitely give that a crack
when you go out to buy a new mask, put it on without the straps, hold it to your face and inhale through the nose. If it stays on your face it will seal under water 100%, if it lets air in, it will leak under water....
Video starts at 1:45.
Thanks
i really dont think the tooth paste in neccary but ok
Good quality masks don't need it i've found but doesn't hurt
You drag on with dribble
hé no one do the toothpaste thing on now fullface mask, I just scratched the hole freaking expensive mask. geez amazing. no one will say it. just lost 50 bucks.
Im sure you went to pukeoware😂
Believe me or not, I bought three masks, Mares, Aqualung and Omer. Spent around $400 on all three, to have wonderfull time together with my family. Only one out of 3 were not foggy, I tried this trick - doesn't work, I bought gel $20 doesn't work, I burned again-nope, toothpaste-not helped. I asked refund for two masks-no chance because I used it, so I took an axe and destroyed it, just to feel better. I went to a public market an bought Chinese for $15. Now, 4th year I am using Chinese one. Even though I am sperafisher, I will nevere spend a single cent again in my entire life on some brand. I spend around 2-5 hours in the sea. No pain, no scars, no fog, no nothing on my face or mask. We are living in 21st century and they don't know how to make no-fog mask. :(
Interesting. I’ve generally found the opposite to be true. I’ve used many different masks and tried cheap ‘Chinese’ masks even though they mostly all come from China, and I’ve found the more expensive/branded masks don’t fog nearly as bad as cheap ones but hey everyone has different experiences. Also, I find the glass on more expensive masks is better quality with less distortion etc in the water. Sounds like you’ve got one that works for you though so maybe buy an extra as a spare! Also, best trick I’ve since learnt for anti fogging once used lighter etc, is to spit and rub saliva into the lenses before you dive, let it dry off for 10 minutes at least then wash/rinse in water before putting on face and this work’s amazingly
From memory, spit is ok.
The flame method absolutely does NOT work.
Has always worked for me. Some cheaper masks need a bit more work as have shitty lens
i spent £70 on my mask ill never burn it. id rather spend time and use toothpaste.
Look up what temperature silicon burns/melts at. There is almost no risk of ruining your mask.
why do you spend the first 2 minutes talking about go pro mounts i want to learn about fogging masks
Stop complaining. Just fast forward the parts you don’t like. Jees
Ohhh for God's sake...... cam you just get on with it ...???