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Scratched my bloody sunglasses

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brothersoulshine 22 May 2008
Arrg - I've just managed to scratch my sunglasses. Are they stuffed?
 chris_s 22 May 2008
In reply to brothersoulshine:

opticians can sometimes get rid of scratching - depends on the coating and how deep the scratch is.
brothersoulshine 22 May 2008
In reply to chris_s:

That's worth at least a go. I really like these glasses. Well, I did anyway.
In reply to brothersoulshine:

I'm sure I remember seeing something about a cunning polymer that you wipe on to small scratches like this, and it fills them.

Or maybe I was dreaming. Google will help, I'm sure...
 TN 22 May 2008
In reply to brothersoulshine:

What sort are they - lens type, coatings etc?
My mate is an opthalmic something-or-other so I'll ask him if anything can be done if you'd like?
brothersoulshine 22 May 2008
In reply to TN:

They're some oakley ones. The lenses are really dark.

Sorry, that's about as specific as I can get!
 Jim Fraser 23 May 2008
In reply to brothersoulshine:

The stuff for aircraft windows might work if they are acrylic but such a range of polymers are used for these days its difficult to know.
 Murderous_Crow 23 May 2008
In reply to brothersoulshine: If repair doesn't work, the lenses themselves will be replaceable. You could even try a new tint. I got a pair of Rudy Project lenses replaced - much cheaper than a new set.
Removed User 23 May 2008
In reply to brothersoulshine:

Don't buy expensive ones, you'll lose/bust them. Tinted safety glasses are great for ice/mountain use....
 Anni 23 May 2008
In reply to brothersoulshine:

Oakley lenses are replaceable, having done this before myself!! Theyre pretty good with customer service (well, from my experience) too.
 Anni 23 May 2008
In reply to Removed User:

Disagree with that, as Ive paid more money for them I look after them better...
brothersoulshine 23 May 2008
In reply to Bimblefast:
> (In reply to brothersoulshine) If repair doesn't work, the lenses themselves will be replaceable

I can't see how they'd get them in :-S
 sutty 23 May 2008
In reply to brothersoulshine:

>I can't see how they'd get them in

Same as a woman having a baby, push hard and skill.

Flexing them just the right amount is possibly the way they do it, I have done it with other cheaper glasses where they pop out.
 TN 23 May 2008
In reply to brothersoulshine:

Muz has some old oakley Tens and I don't think the lens is removable on those either. They're scratched to f*** now but they have served him very well.

I'll speak to my mate about it at the weekend, see if he can suggest anything. Will you mail me a photo of them so I can show him what you're dealing with?
brothersoulshine 23 May 2008
In reply to TN:

Thanks. They're oakley monster pup and look exactly like this (only with a scratch on one lens):

http://i2.iofferphoto.com/img/item/220/381/66/monster_pup_mattle_blackgrey....


brothersoulshine 23 May 2008
In reply to TN:

Oh bugger, just found some replacement lenes online for £72!!

balls

http://www.ten-eighty-sunglasses.co.uk/acatalog/13-689.html
 TN 23 May 2008
In reply to brothersoulshine:

Ouch.
I'll let you know what Graeme says.
 nniff 23 May 2008
In reply to brothersoulshine:

Do you need a pair? I got one replacement Rayban lens dircet from Bausch & Lomb
OP Anonymous 24 May 2008
In reply to brothersoulshine:

You could try polishing the scratches out with brasso. That tends to work with iPods and the like. Google it.
 TN 24 May 2008
In reply to TN:

Spoke to him. He says if they are the oakley lenses (which I guess they are) there's very little he can do with scratches. He also said he wouldn't be able to get you a replacement any cheaper than you or I would be able to. Unlucky... Soz. Always worth asking though, I guess...
brothersoulshine 24 May 2008
In reply to TN:

Thanks for asking anyway.
MalcC 25 May 2008
In reply to brothersoulshine:
I scratched mine, new lenses.
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