Over time glasses can get damaged. While it is relatively simple to clean stains from the lenses it is harder to remove scratches from them. With a few simple tips it is possible to learn how to perform scratched glasses lens repair at home. Below are a couple of examples you can try although it should be noted that others are available and if you are not sure you should consult your optician before trying any repair methods.
There are a number of methods online to help with this. It should be made clear that you need to carefully check how these methods work. Ideally you ought to see a demonstration online before you attempt to do it yourself. If you are in any doubt talk to your optician.
With glass lenses you may not necessarily need to go to the optician to get them repaired. One method is to use toothpaste. However it is important to not use any form of toothpaste. Avoid any gel based toothpastes or ones that contain whitening agents. This reason that this is important is that the gel or the whitening agents will end up further damaging your glasses.
After a few minutes you should then remove the toothpaste from the surface using warm water. Remember to clear all the toothpaste off the surface. Do this thoroughly otherwise you will also have toothpaste stains to clear off the glasses as well!
Once the residue has been removed you then dry off the glass surface. Remember to use a non abrasive towel when you do this and as with the glass method you need to be sure that all the plastic cleaning substance has been removed to ensure the most effective cleaning to remove the scratches from the surface. You then clean them with a cloth in order to get them cleaned up.
With plastic lenses the approach is slightly different. You ought to use a specific plastic cleaner brand. Use a cotton swab and smear it onto the surface and then leave it on there for around five minutes. You then dry the surface with a non abrasive cloth and then wipe it with a cloth.
You can get plastic cleaners from a range of hardware stores. Remember that these are solely for plastic and not glass. The reason this is important is because you can potentially damage glass with the chemicals intended for use on plastic. If you are unsure it is best to check a demonstration video online in order to show you the most effective way of doing this cleaning and repair method. There are other methods available but it is important to check carefully and get feedback from other people who have tried them to be sure.
You can find out more about places that offer scratched glasses lens repair by looking online in order to look at what is available in your local area and what is convenient for you to get to in your local area. Furthermore you can get feedback from people who have used different cleaning methods as well as video demonstrations to make it easier to do the repair work yourself. With the right approach you will be able to keep your glasses in the best possible condition.
There are a number of methods online to help with this. It should be made clear that you need to carefully check how these methods work. Ideally you ought to see a demonstration online before you attempt to do it yourself. If you are in any doubt talk to your optician.
With glass lenses you may not necessarily need to go to the optician to get them repaired. One method is to use toothpaste. However it is important to not use any form of toothpaste. Avoid any gel based toothpastes or ones that contain whitening agents. This reason that this is important is that the gel or the whitening agents will end up further damaging your glasses.
After a few minutes you should then remove the toothpaste from the surface using warm water. Remember to clear all the toothpaste off the surface. Do this thoroughly otherwise you will also have toothpaste stains to clear off the glasses as well!
Once the residue has been removed you then dry off the glass surface. Remember to use a non abrasive towel when you do this and as with the glass method you need to be sure that all the plastic cleaning substance has been removed to ensure the most effective cleaning to remove the scratches from the surface. You then clean them with a cloth in order to get them cleaned up.
With plastic lenses the approach is slightly different. You ought to use a specific plastic cleaner brand. Use a cotton swab and smear it onto the surface and then leave it on there for around five minutes. You then dry the surface with a non abrasive cloth and then wipe it with a cloth.
You can get plastic cleaners from a range of hardware stores. Remember that these are solely for plastic and not glass. The reason this is important is because you can potentially damage glass with the chemicals intended for use on plastic. If you are unsure it is best to check a demonstration video online in order to show you the most effective way of doing this cleaning and repair method. There are other methods available but it is important to check carefully and get feedback from other people who have tried them to be sure.
You can find out more about places that offer scratched glasses lens repair by looking online in order to look at what is available in your local area and what is convenient for you to get to in your local area. Furthermore you can get feedback from people who have used different cleaning methods as well as video demonstrations to make it easier to do the repair work yourself. With the right approach you will be able to keep your glasses in the best possible condition.
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