Scratched Glasses Lens Repair And How To Do It

By Andrea Davidson


There is a chance that those who wear glasses for a long term period will most likely get it scratched at some point. It is almost a universal problem, but there is nothing to be afraid or ashamed of, really. It is quite fortunate that there are a myriad of ways that people can perform scratched glasses lens repair.

Plastic lenses with small scratches can be buffed out easily using simple household products. This is a simple job that anyone can do on their own, with little to no supervision at all. There is no need to hire a professional to do anything for you. Equip yourself with the proper knowledge and tools and there should be no problem whatsoever.

One way of doing things would be to utilize a wood cleaner so that the plastic lenses can be buffed out. It is sprayed on and then subsequently wiped off. After that, liquid petroleum jelly is also sprayed and wiped off, same as before. The petroleum has the ability to fill in any scratch, so after the application it would look less noticeable. Repeat the process as much as necessary.

Another thing that can be used to buff these things up would be polish, both the silver and the brass variety. Soft and clean rags are required when it comes right down to the rubbing and the wiping. Wipe off any excess polish. This must be repeated until the scratches are no longer visible.

One can also make use of a cleaning spray that normally comes with any CD or DVD repair kit. This particular solution may have been designed for scratched DVDs or CDs, but it has been known to work on other items as well, glasses included. As usual, a soft rag is needed for this.

After doing all of that, it is vital to apply a non abrasive toothpaste. The application process can be done by rubbing it using a ball of cotton in a circular motion. Follow it up by rising with cool water. Note that should the scratch be quite deep, it may require more repeat movements.

A paste can be made from a combination of baking soda and water. This is accomplished by placing baking soda in a bowl and mixing a small amount of water so that the thick paste is produced. It must also be rubbed the same way as the toothpaste and rinsed off.

Vehicle wax and windshield wash are two items that can be utilized in the repairing. Like the others before it, the wax can be used for rubbing. After that, the wash, which is quite useful for small scratches, is used for rinsing. Additionally, it can repel water and it can be used in fogging prevention.

Glass etching can also be used to aid in the process of scratched glasses lens repair. That particular act is typically designed for glass art projects and it is only advisable if what you have lacks any anti reflective coating. You can buy the abrasive at any craft or hobby store. Rubber gloves must be used.




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