This sponge isn't normal - is it made of dangerous chemicals?How much water does it need to work?Has it been tested on mirrored or iridium finish visors?Will it clean the insects from my leathers too?Are there any surfaces it shouldn't be used on?How long will it last?After a ride out it's full of insect guts and road muck - do I have to it throw it away?Why can't I just use petrol station forecourt tissue to clean my visor?How do I best use the cloths in the pocketpack?The cloths have run out before the sponge, can I get some more?Is this all I'll ever need to clean my visor?Why is it v-shaped?Where can I buy more if I've run out?
This sponge isn't normal - is it made of dangerous chemicals?No, the sponge is chemically inert and is 100% safe for use in this application. Like all materials though, usage within the boundaries of common sense is expected. anyone who eats a sponge for instance will probably not get much sympathy from us if they end up in hospital - it's for cleaning visors.
How much water does it need to work?Just enough to make sure the sponge still drips when squeezed to about half it's size - hold it flat on your palm and it will feel dry, give it a squeeze and moisture will come out. One such filling of water before a ride out and you'll usually be good to go for everyday use. If you are out for a long trip it's best to keep the sponge a little wetter for use on heavy cleanings. You'll soon get the feel for how much you need. Do always remember to keep it in the orange grip-seal bag and make sure the bag is sealed to keep in the moisture. Used properly, the V2 Sponge stays wet indefinitely - up to 12 months has been seen more than once! see the how to use page.
Has it been tested on Mirrored or Iridium finish visors?Yes, extensively. The sponge has undergone trials at all stages of developments with 3 key visor groups - clear, tinted and mirror/iridium finish. The sponge has a cell structure that glides over smooth hard surfaces, but slices into anything on the surface. This is why it lifts off muck so well. Used as directed, always with water, the sponge shouldn't cause any problems with any kind of visor that has had an effective anti-scratch treatment properly applied to it - SHOEI, AGV, Arai, Nolan, Lazer, HJC, X-Lite, Roof, Urban & many others have all been tested successfully. We now have thousands upon of thousands of users actively enjoying the product; ultimately you have responsibility for the care of your visor, so do take care and make sure that you look closely at what you are trying to clean off - you wouldn't rub polish into your tank or fairing if it had a coating of dry dusty sand all over it and a visor is no different. IF YOU HAVE ANY CONCERNS - TEST THE SPONGE ON A SMALL NON-CRITICAL PART OF THE VISOR BEFORE USE - The V2 Sponge is NOT recommended for untested use on Caracoat or Suomy Iridium visors.
Will it clean the insects from leathers too?Yes, in fact it's excellent at the job - BUT; test it on your leathers carefully first - some colours on some leathers do not have a hard chromed finish and the colour can lift off. That said it is the exception rather then the rule. Rub gently, use plenty of water and watch out for colour lifting.
Are there any surfaces it shouldn't be used on?Softer plastics like Anti-Fog visor inserts (Pinlock, Fog City, Hyperoptiks etc) racers tear-offs and certain non anti scratch treated MX goggle lenses could be susceptible to marking because they aren't hard enough for the sponge to glide over. The inside of any Anti-Fog treated visor should also be avoided. Basically any surface that has had an effective anti-scratch treatment applied to it will be fine. Most decent quality fairing screens are also ok for using the product on. It can also do a great job on the insect splats on crash helmets - you may need to test polycarbonate helmets with an unpainted finish to ensure they are hard enough and will take a good sponging without detriment.
How long will it last?How long is a piece of string? - it depends entirely on the levels of soiling that you are trying to clean off, how much water you use, how baked on the cack is. Loose guidelines are that in really heavy circumstances you'll get at least a dozen good cleans out of it, but for everyday use in testing we've seen over 50 uses and plenty more left to go from a single sponge. One thing we can tell you is that you can enhance the longevity of the sponge if you are able to rinse it out regularly - kept clean with new water it will keep cleaning for longer. Don't expect it to last forever, as it cleans you will see the surface of the sponge start to shrink and warp. The sad fact is, this little fella dies a little bit every time you use him, he gives to you of himself and pays the ultimate price. When he's really ready to crawl off to sponge nirvana, you'll know - the cleaning just won't be as good and it just won't seem so special anymore. it's time to replace.
After a ride out it's full of insect guts and road muck - do I have to it throw it away?No you don't. Give it a rinse out to achieve 2 important things - firstly it washes away nasty organic material from the bodies of the insects you've cleaned off, secondly as referred to above it helps the sponge to work for longer if it's always used with clean water in it. Of course there are some who enjoy seeing a mucky film, but if it's on your visor, we don't recommend it.
Why can't I just use petrol station forecourt tissue to clean my visor?You can. But when you've tried one of these you'll know why we invented them. Petrol station forecourt tissue has been our only visor cleaning salvation on rides out since forever. As motorcyclists we are regular consumers of modern materials technology and at Visorvision all we've done is to develop a product using 21st Century materials that fits in your pocket and frees us from the harness of scratchy or fall apart tissue from a fuel stop. It never worked anyway did it?
How do I best use the cloths in the pocketpack?The soft, lint-free, absorbent cloths are supplied to dry off the excess water from the cleaning and buff the visor back up to a nice shiny and clear finish. In tests they perfomed best when they were left flat and wiped across the visor much like a squeegee. Like the sponge they are going to need replacing eventually, so when they are no longer clean enough to use, it's time to replace your pocketpack.
The cloths have run out before the sponge, can I get some more?Yes. buy a new pack and there's 2 cloths in there.
Is this all I'll ever need to clean my visor?Well, that depends - if you ever end up with grease or a greasy film on your visor you'll need to follow manufacturers cleaning instructions - usually a quick wash in mildly soapy water, rinse and a drip dry. Otherwise for day to day cleaning when you are out and about, you'll do fine with a V2 Sponge pocketpack.
Why is it V-shaped?see the "What is a V2 Sponge" page - click here
Where can I buy more if I've run out?From 2007 onwards any dealer that stocks Bike-It accessories has access to the V2 Sponge via the Bike-It catalogue. If you see any Bike-It accessories in a bike shop but they don't have the V2 Sponge - ask for it! Unless you do, they'll never know you want it!. If all else fails you'll always be able to use our online shop to make sure you are getting good value and good supply. We offer discounts for larger purchases (4 packs or 10 packs). if you are a retailer or part of a bike club that may wish to purchase larger qty's, go to our retail page and launch an enquiry at us. |
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