How To Repair Broken Hinge of Ray-Ban Sunglasses?

Hinges are an important component of sunglasses or prescribed eyeglasses. It fixes the glasses properly to their place. Though fixation of the hinge is the tough thing. Within the frame, hinges are generally inserted. In the case of metallic sunglasses, hinges are machined properly in the frame. By using the injection process, metal hinges are inserted and molded in the sunglasses which are consists of plastic. So hinge breakage is a common phenomenon for those who use sunglass or eyeglasses. If this problem happens, the user has few options to fix this problem. Users can change the complete set of sunglasses with the help of an optometrist or as a functional substitute, change the hinge. After changing the hinge of the Rayban sunglasses, you can use them as earlier.

During the time of Rayban Hinge Repair, an optometrist uses small brass hinges, leatherman pliers, super glue, BIC lighter, etc. So here we discuss the hinge repair steps below:

Step 1: Remove the Broken Hinge

In many cases, broken hinges are fixed by using heat. In this case, original pieces of hinges are inserted into the frame. If you want to remove the broken hinges part, give heat properly to the metal part so that the surrounding part of the plastic becomes softened and helps to remove the hinge part easily. With the help of leatherman pliers, collect the metal hinges which are stick out from the frame of sunglasses. In some cases, needle nose pliers are used to complete this step. Heavier pliers often need more time to heat up. Pliers absorb sufficient heat and usually transmit the heat to the hinge and come up easily. Different types of heat sources are used to remove the hinges like soldering iron, BIC lighter, etc. Basic care is needed when you apply heat to the frame.

Step 2: New Hinge Preparation

Usually, the brass hinge is used. It is small, decorative in nature and usually used on jewelry boxes or small wooden crafts. Two hinges are given in a packet including small brad nails. The size of this hinge is generally ⅝” x 2-¾”. This measurement of the hinge is apt for fitting.

As per the requirement, you can cut this hinge for better fitting. Leatherman jaws are used to cut the hinges.

Step 3: Insertion of New Hinge

After the trimming and cleaning of hinges, apply the glue to set properly. Though the plastic surface is a nonporous part, rubbing the area before applying the glue is the safest option. The method of connecting the two parts is a) Pliers is used to hold the two parts, b) tack dry is important, and c) removal of pliers for the attachment.

Step 4: The Finishing Touch

Sunglass is kept for some time for dryness of glue. After drying, it is ready for use. It works the same as earlier through the blind test. Before storage, the sunglass is folded nicely after drying the glue. A light scar may be observed after repairing the hinge but the sunglass is ready for further use.