Ess v12 problem, marked lense?

[Cleaners inc]

[SIZE=17pt]Following on from my previous topic about eye protection I Purchased some second hand ess v12s, I removed the vent foam and wore them for the first time yesterday at the mall, overall I was very impressed with them and noticed very little fogging and when it did fog slightly going for a run/walk quickly cured the issue. [/SIZE]

[SIZE=17pt]I didn’t put any anti fog on them as I’m still waiting for that in the post.[/SIZE]

[SIZE=17pt]I noticed after a few games that the inside lense seemed to be getting blurry, after inspection it was due to what seemed like a layer of skin on the inside lense spider webbing, coming away, disappearing. The areas with this also seemed to fog a lot easier. It’s As if it’s had a fine layer of protection, anti fog or something on it. I tried to wipe them with a tissue but made little difference [/SIZE]

[SIZE=17pt]Is this antifog from a previous owner breaking up under use or is this an actual protective layer of the actual lense  that is now ruined? I did use my Tshirt to wipe sweat of them a few times so maybe this caused it?[/SIZE]

[SIZE=17pt]What should I do to cure the problem? Does anti fog stuff clean of easy? Is it even anti fog?[/SIZE]

[SIZE=17pt]Hope someone understands what I mean as hard to explain it and i have no experience with any goggles other then mesh[/SIZE]

[SIZE=17pt]Many thanks[/SIZE]

 

[jcheeseright]

The stuff that’s peeling off is the factory anti-fog film, the lenses are basically useless without it.  

They absolutely should not have peeled that quickly, I’d be tempted to return them. 

 

[E21A]

Can’t help with the issue but if you need replacements they’re about £5 on eBay. 

Oh oh the joys of buying second hand! 

 

[jcheeseright]

And? If someone sent me something that broke after 1 use I would absolutely expect to be able to send them back!

 

[proffrink]

Indeed. Might be less hassle to buy replacement lenses as they are removable and quite cheap, but if possible you should get the seller to foot that bill for you.

 

[Cleaners inc]

What would have caused this to happen?

it was a very hot day. I’m guessing would have been my own fault using my Tshirt, tissue, finger to wipe the lense 

 

[E21A]

Should always wipe with an anti fog cloth. I discovered this yesterday when I poked a piece of tissue up mine to wipe away some sweat and they instantly fogged up. 

 

[Nicky blue eyes]

I had the same thing with mine, that film is the manufactures anti fog coating. I used cheapo anti fog wipes that were alcohol based and it started to take that film off. Completly buggered that set of lenses. The only way forwards is to get a new set .I would recommend revision fog wipes. To use with them as well

 

[Cleaners inc]

How long does one fog cloth normally last?

 

[Cleaners inc]

Just purchased 10 ?

got to try find new lens now as don’t particularly want to use the yellow or smoke ones ?

 

[snuff]

Yes I had the same with mine,used copious amounts of anti-fog so I expect a massive mix of different chemicals causes the issues.

The yellow lenses are mad in woodland but not good for bright sunny days(3 x a year),smoked are ok.

 

[Cleaners inc]

What a nightmare 

glad I’m not the only one

”mad’ as good I assume? Or mad as in pointless 

 

[Prisce]

For your anti fog wipes. Pop down to Halfords and have a look at Rainex’ anti fog wipes, dirt cheap and work perfectly.

 

[Keldon]

Rainex is awesome stuff, even better if you can get hold of Canadian stuff. 

 

[Tiercel]

How long does one fog cloth normally last?

The ESS NoFog cloth? I've been using the same one since I bought my first pair of ESS ICE glasses about... 8 years ago? And it's still going strong. It's a bit tatty and manky by now, maybe I'll consider buying a new one.

 

[Cleaners inc]

Ah well I’ve ordered a few so should be good for now  shame I messed the lens up tho

 

[djben9]

Is this antifog from a previous owner breaking up under use or is this an actual protective layer of the actual lense  that is now ruined

as all mentioned above,

This happened to a pair i had, i have been using them fine with various anti fog sprays but i accidentally used a cloth i clean lenses with and it started to do the same. Just switched to the other lenses while a new clear set was sent via ebay.....now keeps cloths separate