Photochromic Shield Technology
Automatically adapts to changing light & UV
Find the Right Shield for Your Daytona Helmet
Select your helmet model, compare shield types, understand VLT categories, and match the correct anti-fog lens before ordering.
1 Shield Compatibility Selector +
Select your Daytona helmet model below. This guide will show the proprietary shield family, matching anti-fog lens, and the correct shopping link.
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Select a helmet model to view the correct shield.
Select a helmet model to view the matching lens.
Daytona shields and anti-fog lenses are model-specific.
2 Shield Colors +
Daytona offers a full catalog of shield colors and finishes across the lineup. Color availability varies by helmet model, meaning some models offer a wider range of colors than others.
Clear
Best for maximum visibility, low-light riding, and nighttime use.
Smoke
Fixed daytime tint for glare reduction and a darker look.
Blue
Reflective color finish with a bold performance look.
Gold
Bright mirror-style finish for a premium high-contrast appearance.
Green
Color mirror style with a vivid green reflective finish.
Purple
Color mirror style with a custom purple reflective appearance.
Red
Aggressive red mirror-style finish for a custom look.
Pink
Bright custom color finish with a bold pink appearance.
Rainbow
Multi-color reflective finish with the loudest visual effect.
Mirror
Silver mirror-style finish for bright daytime riding and style.
Photochromic Smoke
UV-reactive smoke tint that changes based on sunlight exposure.
Photochromic Gold
UV-reactive shield with a gold color finish when activated.
Photochromic Red
UV-reactive shield with a red color finish when activated.
Photochromic Blue
UV-reactive shield with a blue color finish when activated.
Photochromic Green
UV-reactive shield with a green color finish when activated.
Photochromic Purple
UV-reactive shield with a purple color finish when activated.
Photochromic Pink
UV-reactive shield with a pink color finish when activated.
3 Photochromic vs. Non-Photochromic +
Photochromic Shields
Photochromic shields use light-reactive technology that changes tint based on UV exposure. In stronger sunlight, the shield darkens. In lower UV conditions, it returns clearer.
- Best for riders who ride through changing daylight conditions.
- Helps reduce daytime glare without manually swapping shields.
- May react differently behind windshields, indoors, inside vehicles, or in low-UV conditions.
- Transition performance can naturally change over time with UV exposure, heat cycles, use, cleaning, and age.
Non-Photochromic Shields
Non-photochromic shields have a fixed tint or finish. They do not automatically change based on sunlight or UV exposure.
- Best for riders who want a consistent shield color.
- Clear is best for maximum visibility and low-light riding.
- Smoke and mirror options are best for daytime glare reduction.
- Colored mirror options are primarily style-forward with daytime glare reduction benefits.
4 VLT Scale & Shield Tint Guide +
VLT stands for Visible Light Transmission. A higher VLT percentage means more visible light passes through the shield. A lower VLT percentage means the shield is darker and reduces more glare. Shield color, coating, UV exposure, and lighting conditions can affect how a shield appears during use.
S0
Clear / Photochromic at Night
Best for nighttime, low-light, overcast conditions, and maximum visibility.
S1
Photochromic at Low-to-Medium UV
Light tint range as photochromic shields begin reacting to UV exposure.
S2
Smoke / Photochromic at Medium-to-High UV
Medium tint range for daytime riding and moderate glare reduction.
S3
Green / Purple / Blue / Red / Pink / Rainbow
Dark tint range for bright daytime riding, color-mirror styling, and stronger glare reduction.
S4
Mirror / Gold / Very Dark Mirror Finishes
Very dark tint range for bright conditions. Not recommended for nighttime or low-light riding.
| VLT Category | VLT Percentage | Daytona Shield Guide | Best Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| S0 | 80%–100% | Clear shields / photochromic shields at night or in clear state | Nighttime, low-light, overcast conditions, and maximum visibility. |
| S1 | 43%–80% | Photochromic shields in low-to-medium UV conditions | Changing light conditions where the shield is beginning to tint. |
| S2 | 18%–43% | Smoke shields / photochromic shields in medium-to-high UV | Daytime riding and moderate glare reduction. |
| S3 | 8%–18% | Green, purple, blue, red, pink, rainbow, and darker color-mirror finishes | Bright daytime riding, stronger glare reduction, and custom styling. |
| S4 | 3%–8% | Mirror, gold, and very dark mirror-style finishes | Very bright daytime conditions only. |
5 Shield + Anti-Fog Lens Matchup +
Each anti-fog lens must be matched to the correct shield family. Use the helmet model, shield family, and SKU together before ordering.
| Helmet Model | Shield Family | Matching Anti-Fog Lens / SKU | Compatibility Wording |
|---|---|---|---|
| C6 / C6 PRO | C6 Outer Shield | OptiVision 200 Lens — O-200-C6 | C6 shields & Anti-fog lenses are proprietary with C6 helmet models only. |
| Viper | Viper Outer Shield | OptiVision 200 Lens — O-200-V | Viper shields & Anti-fog lenses are proprietary with Viper helmet models only. |
| Rogue | Rogue Outer Shield | OptiVision 120 Lens — O-120-R | Rogue shields & Anti-fog lenses are proprietary with Rogue helmet models only. |
| Legacy | Legacy Outer Shield | OptiVision 120 Lens — O-120-L | Legacy shields & Anti-fog lenses are proprietary with Legacy helmet models only. |
| Glide | Glide Replacement Shield | Pinlock 70 Lens — P-70 | Glide shields & Pinlock lenses are proprietary with Glide helmet models only. |
| Detour | Detour Replacement Shield | Pinlock 70 Lens — P-70 | Detour shields & Pinlock lenses are proprietary with Detour helmet models only. |
| Retro Full Face | Retro Replacement Shield | Pinlock 70-R Lens — P-70-R | Retro shields & Pinlock lenses are proprietary with Retro Full Face helmet models only. |
| Retro Jet | Retro Jet Shield System | No anti-fog lens | Retro Jet shields are proprietary with Retro Jet helmet models only. |
| Spyder Jet | Spyder Jet Shield System | No anti-fog lens | Spyder Jet shields are proprietary with Spyder Jet helmet models only. |
6 Care & Usage Notice +
Shield Cleaning
- Use warm water and a clean microfiber cloth.
- Do not use chemical cleaners, glass cleaner, alcohol, solvents, polish, abrasive towels, or paper towels.
- Do not dry-wipe bugs, dust, or road debris across the shield.
- Allow debris to soften with water before wiping.
- Cleaning outside the product care instructions may damage coatings and affect warranty coverage.
Photochromic Care
- Clean photochromic shields with water only and a soft microfiber cloth.
- Do not use soap, mild soap, Windex, alcohol, glass cleaner, chemical sprays, or solvents.
- Do not store the shield in direct stationary sunlight or extreme heat when not riding.
- Photochromic transition response can naturally change with UV exposure, heat cycles, cleaning, use, and age.
- Normal wear, scratches, surface wear, and gradual tint-response changes are not considered manufacturing defects.