Here are the questions asked by community members. Read on to see the answers provided by the ThriftyFun community.
How can I remove scratches from my glass eyeglass lenses?
By Susan W.
Take them back to where you purchased them. If they are not too deep, they can buff them out.
Some people say toothpaste works.
Has anyone ever used "Scratch Out" (a product to remove scratches from CDs) on plastic lenses?
By Barbara
I've tried "Scratch Out" on glasses and several other items, NO LUCK!
"Scratch Out" hasn't worked for me on anything I've used it on...including Eye Glasses!
I am looking looking for info regarding how to remove scratches from eyeglass lenses. I read about it, but do not remember the name of the product. I think it came from Michael's craft store. Any info or help would be greatly appreciated.
By saving4me
Try white tooth paste, just a tiny bit rubbed in a circle. The optical places should sell a spray that will cover mild scratches.
I believe you're looking for, Armour Etch, at Michaels Crafts. I got super glue on my prescription plastic lenses and I"m going to try it. Suggested by an Optometrist. Apply it with a qtip etc.. leave it on for 5 mins, rinse off; Repeat 2 -3 times sounds safe. It is abrasive so coat the surface smoothly and lightly, don't rub.
How do I repair scratches on eyeglasses?
By Kathy L Worden from Haleyville, AL
There are oodles of ideas if you scroll down on this page to the ThriftyFun archives.
I have only had my progressive glasses for 3 months, but they already have some scratches on the lens. I believe that I scratched them by using a t-shirt to wipe them clean. : ( I do have the non glare coating. I have noticed a big difference with the non glare coating, I really like it. If I use the ideas posted here, will that take all the coating off?
any ideas?
I borrowed my boyfriend's sunglasses, but the tint is coming off. They are the type that look like cop glasses. Is there anything I can do at home to fix the tint?
I really need to know. He is getting them back tomorrow and he can't know about the damage.
After it starts peeling, you cant stop it. As the sunglasses age and are exposed to the elements this happens.
A scratch repair product made my lens seemed streaked or like they had lines in them. Is there anyway they might be saved now?
By Suzie
I used cpr lenses on my glasses and they are ruined. What can I do?
I have plastic UV sun glasses. They were very costly ones, so I would like to know about how we can remove the scratches.
By M.G. Karunanidhi
It is possible that white toothpaste (not gel) if rubbed in circles on the lenses may help.
How do I get those pesky scratches out of my good sunglasses?
Thanks.
By Rusty
Is there a repair for scratched eyeglasses?
By L Blake
It is frustrating when you find scratches on your lenses. Learn how to fix scratches on glasses with these DIY eyeglass scratch repair tips.
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How can I fix scratches on my plastic eye glasses lenses?
Does anybody know how to remove scratches from eye glasses?
Can toothpaste be used to remove scratches from eye glasses?
I just read here that Armor Etch will remove scratches on eye wear. I have just a plain pair of glasses (no anti-glare coating). But they do have transition lenses.
