Good advice on how to remove scratches from sunglasses at home

foto29692-1Sunglasses can be scratched and abraded during wear, which can significantly reduce visibility.

In order not to waste time and money on buying a new product, you can try to return the glass to its former transparency.

Read the article on how to remove scratches from sunglasses.

Can scuffs be removed?

foto29692-2You can remove scratches from your sunglasses if they are shallow.... It's easy to check.

It is enough to draw on the defect with your fingernail. If he falls into damage, then the probability of success is low. During processing, the glass may simply burst.

Unlike deep defects, superficial scratches are easy to repair. For this purpose, various polishes with abrasive substances are used.

Before buying new glasses, you need to try to revive the old model... It is possible that the result will be positive and the thing will last some time.

Glass lens sunscreen products

You can remove scratches from sunglasses with the help of improvised means and special formulations. The main thing is to follow the instructions and do not use substances that can damage the glass.

Pre-wash your glasses is a prerequisite. They are rinsed in soapy water and wiped dry with a lint-free cloth.

Even if the glasses look clean visually, microscopic dust particles can clog into scratches and negatively affect the result.

Paste GOI

To cope with scratches on sunglasses, you can use GOI paste. It is used to polish products from:

  • gold,
  • crystal,
  • glass and more.

foto29692-3It is produced in small volumes. The price is about 100 rubles per 0.1 kg.

Method of application of GOI paste:

  1. A small amount of paste is applied to the flannel fabric.
  2. Buff the scratched lens.
  3. Lubricate it with vegetable oil.
  4. Wipe with a dry cotton pad until shiny.

For processing lenses use paste number 2 or 3. It contains abrasive particles and auxiliary components that gently grind the surface, fill and smooth out irregularities.If you buy the paste under other numbers, there is a risk of damaging the glass.

Toothpaste

You can use toothpaste to remove scratches from your glasses. Any composition will do. The only exception is tooth powder.

Procedure:

  • apply the paste to the glass;
  • spread it over the scratch with a soft felt cloth, after which it is polished in a circular motion;
  • remove the remnants of the product with a damp cloth;
  • rub the surface to a shine with a piece of suede.
Sometimes you can find a recommendation for replacing toothpaste with crushed chalk. However, dry bulk materials can damage the glass, causing new scratches.

Polish

Polishes are based on a soft wax (not to be confused with a hard wax candle), so they are able to mask minor abrasions without harming the glass.

foto29692-4Mode of application:

  1. Apply polish to the lens.
  2. Rub with soft cloth.
  3. Lubricate the lens with Vaseline on top.
  4. Remove residues of the product with a cotton pad.

It is recommended to use glass polish for the treatment of sunglasses rather than other surfaces.

Soda

It is not recommended to use pure soda for glass processing. It will lead to new scratches. Before use, it is diluted in warm water to a mushy state.

Procedure:

  • the prepared soda solution is applied to the soft matter;
  • polish the surface with it;
  • wash the lenses with warm water;
  • wipe with a dry, clean cloth.
It is necessary to resort to this method with caution, since soda is an abrasive substance and does not lose its properties even in a diluted form. If in doubt, it is best to test the composition on a different glass surface and track the result.

Special drugs

There are products on sale for glass processing. They are able to deal with minor damage, restore transparency and protect glasses from new defects. Top 3 best squads:

Hi-Gear

The product is suitable for processing:

  • cars,
  • mirrors,
  • points.

The polish has a water-repellent effect. Price - 400 rubles.

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Zeiss Lens cleaning spray

The spray removes stubborn dirt and minor scuffs... The set includes a napkin for glass. Price - 500 rubles.

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Ruseff Anti Scrath Paste

The polish restores the damaged structure. It is produced in the form of a cream, contains a mineral abrasive, so it must be used with caution. Price - 130 rubles.

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When choosing a composition, you need to carefully study the label. The product must be suitable specifically for the treatment of glass surfaces. If it is intended for a car body, then it cannot be used for glasses. It is good if the kit includes additional accessories, for example, polishing napkins.

What is suitable for plastic sunglasses?

You can remove scratches from plastic glasses with the help of improvised means, including:

  • wax,
  • varnish,
  • spray for discs.

Plastic is not as fragile as glass, so it will be easier to polish.

Wax

Car wax can be used to align the lens. It is better to choose the tool that is suitable for the care of salon plastic.

Mode of application:

  1. Rub the polish into the lens surface.
  2. Achieve complete smoothing of defects.
  3. Remove residues of the product with a dry paper towel.
After waxing, avoid getting the glasses under water. If they get very wet, the effect will disappear and the procedure will have to be repeated again.

Colorless varnish

foto29692-8Only light glasses with transparent lenses can be lacquered. It is not used for dark lenses.

Procedure:

  • using a toothpick, apply a transparent varnish to the damage;
  • excess funds are immediately removed with a dry cloth;
  • when the varnish hardens, the lenses are polished to a shine.

It is necessary to apply varnish precisely in order to fill in the defect and not get on the surrounding surface.

Spray for CD disks

The spray is available in convenient cans, sprayed like an aerosol. It's very easy to use:

  1. Shake the can.
  2. Apply the composition to the lens.
  3. Rub with a soft felt cloth.

If there are a lot of scratches, then the procedure can be repeated.

Can the accessory be worn after scratches have been removed?

It is believed that wearing glasses after removing scratches from them is unsafe. This is due to two reasons:

  1. The lens coating thickness is only 0.001mm. During processing, it will be removed partially or completely, which will affect the change in the protective properties of the product.
  2. When the scratches are leveled, the geometry of the lenses changes, which provokes distortion of the optics. As a result, a person will see through such glass even worse than before.
However, it is possible that in fact nothing terrible will happen after processing, and the harm from polished glasses is a fiction of manufacturers and sellers of optics who want to increase the sales of their products.

Moreover, the listed defects are valid for expensive glass glasses. In cheap products, the protective properties are initially low.

Helpful information

Tips for removing scratches from glasses:

  1. foto29692-9For processing, you can use only a soft cloth that does not leave lint behind.

    It can be suede, felt, flannel, or a cotton pad. It is good if you have special napkins at hand for the care of optics.

  2. It is forbidden to use abrasive compounds.
  3. If there are doubts as to what result will be obtained after processing, first you need to try the tool on another product made of a similar material.
  4. During polishing, only the outside of the glasses is treated. After its completion, they are wiped with a clean cloth so that the remnants of the product do not get into the eyes and do not provoke irritation.

If you are interested in how to remove shallow and deep scratches from various surfaces and objects, take a look at this section.

Conclusion

Both improvised and special tools will help to cope with small superficial scratches. When choosing a composition, you need to take into account what material the glasses are made of: made of plastic or glass.

It is necessary to work aimingly, trying not to touch intact areas so as not to harm the protective coating.

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