How to Repair Scratched Eyeglass LensesThis guide will guide you through the steps to repair a scratched lens in your eyeglasses.

Geschreven door: Andrew Rose

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INTRODUCTIE

Scratches in eyeglass lenses can make them difficult to see through. Fortunately, scratches can befixed to make your glasses look just like new. Keep your glasses clear and free of blemishes in thesefew easy steps.

GEREEDSCHAPPEN:Vehicle Wax (1)Soft Cloth (1)Lint-Free Cloth (2)

May need multiple cloths to apply wax

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Stap 1 — How to Repair Scratched Eyeglass Lenses

Place the eyeglasses, wax, and cloth on a flat surface.

Stap 2

Remove any dirt or debris stuck to the lenses with a soft cleaning cloth.

Clean glasses gently; using excessive force can grind dirt into lenses and cause morescratches.

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Stap 3

Dab some vehicle wax on the scratched area of the lens.

Stap 4

Buff wax into lens with a lint-free cloth using small, circular motions until the scratch is gone. Thiscan take up to 5 minutes.

For especially deep scratches, you may need to re-apply wax and buff multiple times.

You may need multiple cloths, as the wax sticks to the cloth easily.

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For particularly deep or persistent scratches, repeat these steps until the scratch is repaired.

Stap 5

Using lukewarm water, rinse off glasses for 10-15 seconds to remove any additional wax.

To dry off glasses and remove any remaining wax on the lenses, wipe them off using a clean cloth.

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