Who would have thought that the sunny days, who should bring relaxation, cocktails and Instagram filters, would become the worst enemies of your sunglasses? A “brilliant” move, how to put the glasses in the pocket without custody (because who has time for these nonsense, right?), And here, as for miracle, micro scratches appear. Scratched sunglasses? Let’s see what can be done!
Scratched sunglasses? But before yours Dior Classico O Ray iconic If you consider it a lost cause, continue reading. There are some tricks that will not erase all sins, but that at least will act as a good camouflage.
1. Toothpaste (not the one with glitter, please)
An old classic that is actually a optical myth with a background of truth. You need to:
- simple white toothpaste (without “bleaching” miracles and microparticles),
- A soft cotton cloth (ideally one that has not been washed three times before flaaking).
Processes: Apply a small amount of pasta on the glass and massage with delicate circular movements for 10-20 seconds. Then rinse with cold water and dry with a clean cloth.
The result? The scratches will be less evident and, if you are lucky, you will even feel a magician for a few hours. The scratched sunglasses will have at least one better appearance.
2. Bicarbonate + water: grandmother’s response to everything
If you don’t have the right toothpaste (or you are simply in the “I live with minimalism” phase), the baking soda can come to you. Mix it with water in a ratio of 2: 1 up to form a thick pasta.
Processes: like toothpaste. Massage with circular movements, rinse, dry, pray the gods of the clear sight.
3. Kit to polish the car headlights (yes, you read well)
Most of the kits for the restoration of car headlights contain delicate abrasive pastes and protective coatings. And to make it short: they often also work with sunglasses.
Warning: Here there is no room for excessive enthusiasm. By rubbing too much you risk damaging the UV protective layer of glasses. And then you will really need new hats, or a hat with a very large tense.
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Available in opticians, in online stores or on the dear old Amazon. It is a liquid polymer that “penetrates” in the scratches and optically obscures them. The result is temporary, but sometimes the illusion is sufficient to make the holiday easier.
Tip: look for products with polycarbonate base because they adhere better to the glasses lenses. And the broken sunglasses will seem new. At least for a few days.
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5. Car wax or polishing paste (why not?)
Car wax, inevitable Saturday afternoon remedy, can also save your sunglasses. Use really minimal quantityshiny with a clean microfiber cloth and look at the result.
But be careful! The wax can leave a thin film that compromises visibility, so driving by wearing them is not exactly the most intelligent thing. Leave it for the walks, not for the highway.
When is it better to say goodbye? Scratched sunglasses?
Sometimes you have to admit the defeat. If they are glass:
- severely damaged or cracked,
- Equipped with sensitive layers (polarization, UV filter, anti -reflective),
- or you “elaborated” them with too much amateur enthusiasm,
… then no trick will be enough. In this case you should consider replacement of lenses at the optical (if the glasses are of good quality) or start looking for new ones. After all, where is it written that you can’t have more than a couple?
Conclusion: sunglasses deserve more than your phone
The homemade tricks are not a miracle, but they are not even a total hoax. But they are an excellent solution when you want to extend the life of your glasses or cover any scratches before going to the first appointment (or meeting your ex, which is even more stressful).
The best trick? Prevention. Always keep glasses in a case (yes, seriously), do not leave them on the car dashboard and clean them with a real cloth, not with the sleeve of a shirt or with a handkerchief of restaurant paper.
Do you know other tricks to save your glasses? Share it with us in the comments and become a hero of the domestic view!
