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How to Fix Scratches on Plastic Sunglasses Frames and Lenses?

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  Although most standard-order prescription glasses and sunglasses come up with a protective coating, making your glasses somewhat resistant to the wear and tear that is inevitable with daily usage, it is still not impossible to get scratches on your  plastic sunglass  lenses, because these can also bypass the coating in many cases. Note that not all scratches can be completely removed. If you find your glass with too many deep-seated scratches on the lens, it would take anything between four and six hours of toil to try and alleviate them to an extent. That said, there are a couple of home remedies you can attempt if you don’t want to turn them into the glass store just yet. The classic solution is to use a microfiber cloth that usually comes as a complimentary add-on when you purchase glasses to gently apply a non-abrasive, i.e. sensitive toothpaste to the glass. Note that you will first need to clean your glasses with cold water first. Alternately, you can also try to...

Best Tips for Sunglasses Repair & Lens Replacement

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Sunglasses are one of the most commonly used accessories. It is recommended to wear sunglasses that block ultraviolet (UV) radiation to protect the eyes from serious damage and even skin and eye cancer. Sunglass lenses are made of plastic, glass, or SR-91. Plastic lenses are generally made from polycarbonate, acrylic, or polyurethane. Glass lenses provide the best optical clarity and are scratch resistant. They can also break, crack or shatter by force. Plastic lenses are lighter than glass ones and mostly shatter-resistant but are more prone to scratching. Polycarbonate plastic lenses are the lightest, and are also almost shatterproof, making them good for protection from impact. The frames of a pair of sunglasses are usually made of nylon, plastic, or metal. Plastic frames are light and more durable in addition to being more affordable than other alternatives.  Nylon frames are more flexible and lightweight. They are easily able to bend slightly and return to their orig...