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Suggestions on polishing my glasses (plastic)
So my glasses are getting so scratched up, they're about 6 years old and not cheap to replace as my script is pretty strong, so is there anything I can do to polish them out? I've tried my polishes and it doesn't exactly do the trick. So if there's anything you guys can think of, let me know, thanks
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Re: Suggestions on polishing my glasses (plastic)
Since they're prescription glasses I don't suggest polishing otherwise you'll change the lens prescription. I've seen coating that fill these voids and scratches but can't tell you how they work as I've never tried them....
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Re: Suggestions on polishing my glasses (plastic)
I dropped a pair of prescription glasses in a concrete hot tub once and by the time I retrieved them they had swirled around and were pretty scratched up.
I took some PlastX, a small piece of terry cloth and while waiting for my plane to take off at an airport meticulously rubbed out a majority of scratches and got them to the point I could wear them again.
I think I have before and after pictures somewhere on an old hard drive...
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PlastX uses a rare and unique abrasive mined in Australia, at least that's what I think I know... I could be wrong.
I know it's easy to think of abrasives in general terms but there are very unique types of abrasives in the world and a good chemist knows this and knows when to use the right type for a specific application.
Of course if there is any coating on the surface you abrade you will abrade the coating off.
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Re: Suggestions on polishing my glasses (plastic)
"Be wary of the man who urges an action in which he himself incurs no risk."
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I passed my eye test 2 yrs ago when I moved to Chicago so I'm good there and will spend some more time polishing, thanks guys!
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2022 Elantra N Cyber Gray
Some say..."He likes Swedish fish because they're made with caranuba wax"
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Re: Suggestions on polishing my glasses (plastic)
"Be wary of the man who urges an action in which he himself incurs no risk."
~Joaquin de Setanti
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Re: Suggestions on polishing my glasses (plastic)
Originally Posted by FUNX725
-Glad you passed your eye test!!...But that was: "2 yrs. ago"
- "Spend-ing more time polishing"?
That's time away from layering some more surface protection
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Haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!! Now this is FUNNY!!!
I do agree, it's been two years Roger, it might be time for another check up and some new glasses. Think of them as new tires for your eyes! I get my eyes checked every year, we are in our 40's now buddy!
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Re: Suggestions on polishing my glasses (plastic)
Current script is from 2004, took my eye test when I moved to Chicago in Jan of 2010 and passed the test but I do plan on getting an exam and new glasses when I renew my drivers licence in 2014. I have no problem seeing, just wanna make the glasses better than they are now. My script makes my lenses expensive, but I will be getting them when need be.
As far as surface protection count goes, believe it or not, its spot on, I'm pretty particular about updating it when I touch the car with a product. Derek says the number is higher due to use of ONR which has gloss enhancers in there but I don't count that, just products that are applied afterwards, that's it.
I know its hard to believe and funny to a point but the current count is correct!
2022 Elantra N Cyber Gray
Some say..."He likes Swedish fish because they're made with caranuba wax"
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