How to Repair Broken Sunglasses and Remove Scratches?

Sunglasses can break when we carry them without a holster, lay them on the table, or accidentally drop them. It is obvious somewhere along the road they will get scratches or break down. Everyone wearing sunglasses faces irritations of scratches on the lenses. Though quality lenses have an anti-scratch coating, the appearance of scratches is inevitable.

There are two types of frames- metal and plastic made.
Metal frames usually break at the hinges, frame front, or temple. This needs special welding by experts to mold the metal back into shape to fit the lenses into the frame. So, the preferred step is to go to an optical shop.
Plastic frames break more often than metal ones. The most common breaking points are the bridge, the arms, and the temples. We can fix them by using-
  • Super glue- Clean the surface to apply the glue. Use sandpaper to smoothen the surface. Rinse with water and dry with a cloth. Apply the glue to both parts and clamp them. Keep them steady for a few minutes on a flat surface to dry out the glue.
  • Sewing- Tie the two pieces together with rubber bands putting a sticker on the top of the frames. Apply glue to the breaking point. Leave them on a flat surface to dry.  Make two small holes with a drill, on each part of the broken frame, in a parallel position. Tie the frame together with nylon strings, or thread. Trim the thread and apply super glue. Let it dry.
  • Pin and heat- It is the best for the glasses broken in half. Heat up the plastic frames holding over the hot steam of boiled water (not flame). Now the plastic becomes soft, flexible, and compliant. Insert a metal pin on each side. Unite them and push the edges towards one another. Let the plastic become cold and hard.

Removing scratches-
Brass or Silver Polish
  1. Apply and gently rub a bit of brass or silver polish on the lenses with a cotton ball.
  2. Remove the excess polish with a clean, lint-free cloth.
Toothpaste
The toothpaste must be non-abrasive, non-minty, non-gel, and non-whitening.
1. Massage the paste over the scratch with a cotton ball for about 10 seconds.
2. Rinse the toothpaste with cool water.
3. Wipe off the excess with a lint-free cloth.
Baking Soda
1. Mix water and baking soda (1:2 ratios) to form a thick paste.
2. Rub the paste into the scratch for 10 seconds, using a cotton ball in a circular motion.
3. Rinse the paste off with cool water.
4. Wipe off the excess with a lint-free cloth.
 Vehicle Wax
1. Apply the way you’d apply wax to your car: with a soft cloth and circular motions.
2. Wipe off the excess with a lint-free cloth.
Furniture Spray
Like vehicle wax, the furniture spray also removes the scratches. But the fix may last only a few days.

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