LongerDivesFoggyMask

[alcornl]

I use "Absolutely clear mask defog" (pink stuff). I use the toothpaste when new and clean with baby shampoo after every dive.



This process keeps my mask clear for up to 10 hours. I use it on my backup mask as well and have pulled it out of my pocket after 6 hours in the water and the mask is still clear. The pink stuff takes a little time to let it dry and then rub it off before every dive, but it works great and does not wash off if you get some water in your mask.

[brice]

i used SEA GOLD (gel) for a long time i have used prescription lenses for 23 years, used both types glued in lenses and lenses ground to fit mask. the sea gold worked fine on dives 3+hrs then i started using REEF SAFE (spray) Dive Out Post had it when Cathy was there not sure with Adam and Kate that stuff has always worked well on any dive i do no matter the duration (my spit always worked good when i was younger i guess age changed that) if Dive Out Post no longer has REEF SAFE i too will be looking for a substitute i hope this helps.

[gschaut]

I put in defog the night before, let it dry overnite. Then polish with a soft rag. Do not swish water inside the mask, try to keep it dry. Never had a fog problem, even in the great white north under the ice.

[Sea-Jay]

Are you sure that is the mask and not a to tight neck seal? If your neck seal is to tight, the reduced blood flow will cause cloudy vision.

[kensuf]

Interestingly enough, I haven't had a mask fog on me in years until yesterday. I'll blame Dom and this thread.

[LiteHedded]

clean it with comet if the toothpaste you're using isn't getting it done

[mrki]

I thought toothpaste didn't work anymore anyway, because it's no longer abrasive.

[LiteHedded]

I thought toothpaste didn't work anymore anyway, because it's no longer abrasive.

whitening ones normally do the trick

[Rhino]

I thought toothpaste didn't work anymore anyway, because it's no longer abrasive.

25+ years of diving using *fluoride* toothpaste and spit. Fluoride and gritty stuff works best. Toothpaste inside and out, let sit overnight/24 hr before rinsing.
Includes 2 bi-focal masks from Prescription Dive Masks and, for OW, 2 Aga's. Just before diving, I rubbed a little Sea Gold on the Aga's, without rinsing, just because it was a pain to rinse the Aga on a boat.

[Dominick Gheesling]

Thank you all for the advice. I tried my buddy's defog today and it worked great.