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.
The first thing to emphasise is that these methods are not the only option. They are not intended to replace using a professional service. However they can help to reduce the amount of time you need to go to the optician in order to get them repaired.
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!
When using toothpaste on glass to do the repair work you also need to use the right kind of toothpaste. The toothpaste should not be gel based and should not contain any form of whitener. Both the gel form and whitener could potentially damage the glass so it is best to go with a plainer brand that will not affect the surface of your lenses.
It should be noted that this method is only appropriate for glass and not plastic lenses. With plastic lenses you should use a proper plastic cleaner. You can use this in the same way as the toothpaste method on a glass surface. As with the glass method you need to leave the cleaner to settle before thoroughly wiping it off.
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.
In some cases it may not be possible to use these methods to remove the scratches from your lenses. There are a number of companies that can offer scratched glasses lens repair. As well as your optician it is worth looking at other companies that offer this kind of service. It is also advisable to look for customer reviews and feedback to ensure that the company you use is reliable.
The first thing to emphasise is that these methods are not the only option. They are not intended to replace using a professional service. However they can help to reduce the amount of time you need to go to the optician in order to get them repaired.
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!
When using toothpaste on glass to do the repair work you also need to use the right kind of toothpaste. The toothpaste should not be gel based and should not contain any form of whitener. Both the gel form and whitener could potentially damage the glass so it is best to go with a plainer brand that will not affect the surface of your lenses.
It should be noted that this method is only appropriate for glass and not plastic lenses. With plastic lenses you should use a proper plastic cleaner. You can use this in the same way as the toothpaste method on a glass surface. As with the glass method you need to leave the cleaner to settle before thoroughly wiping it off.
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.
In some cases it may not be possible to use these methods to remove the scratches from your lenses. There are a number of companies that can offer scratched glasses lens repair. As well as your optician it is worth looking at other companies that offer this kind of service. It is also advisable to look for customer reviews and feedback to ensure that the company you use is reliable.
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