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- How to remove yellowing on motorcycle helmet shield?
My clear motorcycle helmet shield is yellowing, how do I clean it so it looks clear again?

A Use one of the same kits that you would use to polish out yellowing plastic headlights. However it may be cheaper to simply buy a new face shield. or Remove the face shield. Wet sand with 1000 grit sandpaper followed up with wet sand with 1500 grit sandpaper. Polish out with polishing compound. Don't use rubbing compound as it is too course.

- What does a colored motorcycle helmet Shield do? I have a clear right now and know about the dark ones.?
I have a clear shield right now, and know the smoke and dark smoke block sun light like sun glasses. But what do the Blue, Yellow, Silver - Iridium, Blue - Iridium, Rainbow - Iridium, do for you??

A All colored shields act similar to sunglasses - most of the exterior appearance is just for looks but just like with sunglasses, there are benefits to different lens colors. Below is information on the different lenses offered by Wiley X - a top maker of motorcycle sunglasses/goggles. LA™ (Light Adjusting) Neutral Slate Lenses: Provide maximum glare protection without distorting colors. Ideal for most activities where bright sun and glare is a major factor. Luminous transmittance in the faded state 85%. Luminous transmittance in the darkened state 17% Neutral Slate Lenses are great general day-time riding lenses. These will provide maximum glare reduction without distorting colors. Ideal for most riding conditions where glare is a major factor. Light Transmission - 20.23% Clear as Crystal Lenses allow maximum light transmission without changing the value of colors. The clear choice for hazy, overcast, dusk, dawn, or night riding where clear protected site is the main objective. Light Transmission - 89.30% Light Rust Lenses filter out blue light waves which are the chief components of glare and haze. These lenses provide contrast enhancements in medium to low light conditions. Great lens for any time of day or light condition but especially effective on hazy or overcast roads. Light Transmission - 53.23% Smoke Green Lenses are great general day-time riding lenses. These will provide maximum glare reduction without distorting colors. Ideal for most riding conditions where glare is a major factor. Light Transmission - 21.09% Silver Steel Lenses combine our multi-coat, z-oxide™ mirror surface over Neutral Slate Lenses. Diminishes glare by absorbing reflection across the mirror surface. Excellent lens for day time riding. Light transmission - 7.19% Blue Lunar Lenses combine our multi-coat, z-oxide™ mirror over our newly developed emerald lens tint. Provides glare reduction, sharpens vision and detail through enhancement of neutral colors like black, brown and green. Great all around lens from dusk to bright mid-day sun. Light Transmission - 10.02% Blue Ice Lenses combine our multi-coat, z-oxide™ mirror surface over Neutral Slate Lenses. Diminishes glare by absorbing reflection across the mirror face. Ideal for day riding where glare is a major factor. Light transmission 4.85%. Crimson Red Lenses combine our multi-coat, z-oxide™ mirror over our Neutral Slate lenses. Diminishes glare by absorbing reflection across the mirror face. Ideal for most activities where glare is a major factor. Polarized Neutral Slate Lenses use the latest in polarized film technology and shatterproof polycarbonate lenses. Our Filter 8™ polarized film eliminates glare, allowing the user to see clearly with more detail and definition. Wear with caution while riding due to the glare from oil spots and ice being eliminated from vision. Light Transmission - 10.05%