New Mask

Steve wrote:
> Just got a new snorkel set. I've heard of using toothpaste (the paste kind
> not gel) to clean the whole thing but am not sure if I should do that. Any
> experienced advice would be appreciated.
> Thanks,
> Steve
>
>
yes it need to be cleaned - toothpaste just as you were told

Steve wrote:
> Just got a new snorkel set. I've heard of using toothpaste (the paste kind
> not gel) to clean the whole thing but am not sure if I should do that. Any
> experienced advice would be appreciated.
> Thanks,
> Steve
>
>
yes it need to be cleaned - toothpaste just as you were told

Steve wrote:
>Just got a new snorkel set. I've heard of using toothpaste (the paste kind
>not gel) to clean the whole thing but am not sure if I should do that. Any
>experienced advice would be appreciated.
>Thanks,
>Steve

Hi Steve,

when the mask is new, there is a sort of protective wax layer over the inside
lens. The best way to remove this, is gently with your finger and some
toothpaste with water water, clean it. It doesn't need hard scrubbing,
otherwise you might make scratches on your glas!

Ciao, Nicky

Steve wrote:
>Just got a new snorkel set. I've heard of using toothpaste (the paste kind
>not gel) to clean the whole thing but am not sure if I should do that. Any
>experienced advice would be appreciated.
>Thanks,
>Steve

Hi Steve,

when the mask is new, there is a sort of protective wax layer over the inside
lens. The best way to remove this, is gently with your finger and some
toothpaste with water water, clean it. It doesn't need hard scrubbing,
otherwise you might make scratches on your glas!

Ciao, Nicky

This is all very true for masks that are made with tempered glass
lenses. However, some masks (ie, Sea Vision) use a composite material
and tooth past is not to be used to clean the lenses. Some less
expensive snorkeling sets also do not use tempered glass and tooth paste
would actaully scratch the lens. So, you must know what material was
used to make the lens before using TP.

Steve wrote:

> Just got a new snorkel set. I've heard of using toothpaste (the paste kind
> not gel) to clean the whole thing but am not sure if I should do that. Any
> experienced advice would be appreciated.
> Thanks,
> Steve
>
>

This is all very true for masks that are made with tempered glass
lenses. However, some masks (ie, Sea Vision) use a composite material
and tooth past is not to be used to clean the lenses. Some less
expensive snorkeling sets also do not use tempered glass and tooth paste
would actaully scratch the lens. So, you must know what material was
used to make the lens before using TP.

Steve wrote:

> Just got a new snorkel set. I've heard of using toothpaste (the paste kind
> not gel) to clean the whole thing but am not sure if I should do that. Any
> experienced advice would be appreciated.
> Thanks,
> Steve
>
>

Agreed, B careful with toothpaste, especially the whitening stuff which has
more abrasives in it. Ordinary shampoo works pretty good. I know guys who
use toothpaste religiously as an anti-fog also... just gotta make sure you
get it all off, or you'll have that fresh minty burning sensation in your
eyes...

--
Rapid Rick
"Just dive, baby"

"Barry" <bklein5@netscape.net> wrote in message
news:jYkIf.2$A13.1@fe09.lga...
> This is all very true for masks that are made with tempered glass lenses.
> However, some masks (ie, Sea Vision) use a composite material and tooth
> past is not to be used to clean the lenses. Some less expensive snorkeling
> sets also do not use tempered glass and tooth paste would actaully scratch
> the lens. So, you must know what material was used to make the lens before
> using TP.
>
> Steve wrote:
>
>> Just got a new snorkel set. I've heard of using toothpaste (the paste
>> kind not gel) to clean the whole thing but am not sure if I should do
>> that. Any experienced advice would be appreciated.
>> Thanks,
>> Steve
>

Agreed, B careful with toothpaste, especially the whitening stuff which has
more abrasives in it. Ordinary shampoo works pretty good. I know guys who
use toothpaste religiously as an anti-fog also... just gotta make sure you
get it all off, or you'll have that fresh minty burning sensation in your
eyes...

--
Rapid Rick
"Just dive, baby"

"Barry" <bklein5@netscape.net> wrote in message
news:jYkIf.2$A13.1@fe09.lga...
> This is all very true for masks that are made with tempered glass lenses.
> However, some masks (ie, Sea Vision) use a composite material and tooth
> past is not to be used to clean the lenses. Some less expensive snorkeling
> sets also do not use tempered glass and tooth paste would actaully scratch
> the lens. So, you must know what material was used to make the lens before
> using TP.
>
> Steve wrote:
>
>> Just got a new snorkel set. I've heard of using toothpaste (the paste
>> kind not gel) to clean the whole thing but am not sure if I should do
>> that. Any experienced advice would be appreciated.
>> Thanks,
>> Steve
>

Just got a new snorkel set. I've heard of using toothpaste (the paste kind
not gel) to clean the whole thing but am not sure if I should do that. Any
experienced advice would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Steve

Steve wrote:
> Just got a new snorkel set. I've heard of using toothpaste (the paste kind
> not gel) to clean the whole thing but am not sure if I should do that. Any
> experienced advice would be appreciated.
> Thanks,
> Steve
>
>
yes it need to be cleaned - toothpaste just as you were told