It doesn’t matter if you’ve invested a few dollars or few hundred dollars on your shades – no one wants scratches on their sunglasses. Still, they happen. Luckily, you don’t have to toss your fashion sunglasses just because of a scratch. Here’s how you can easily and affordably remove or minimize imperfections on your own.
Try: Baking Soda
Baking soda is the DIYer’s panacea, and its ability to fix up scratched shades is no exception. Create a paste by combining 1 part water and 2 parts baking soda in a little bowl. Mix well. Next, use a cotton ball or a cotton pad to rub the paste on the scratch for about 15 seconds. Use cold water to rinse off the paste. Repeat until the scratch has diminished or disappeared.
Try: Silver or Brass Polish
This may not be something you have kicking around your home, but it is still a whole lot cheaper than buying a new pair of quality sunglasses. To remove a scratch via this method, simply dab a wee bit of the polish on the damaged area and rub it in. Remove any remaining polish with a soft, lint-free cloth. Repeat if it’s necessary.
Try: Car Wax
Yep! Car wax works to get the nicks and scratches out of sunglasses and your vehicle! Just like with your car, apply the wax to the surface of your lenses and then rub it in small circles. Wipe with a soft, lint-free cloth and repeat if needed.
Try: Toothpaste
But not just any toothpaste. Use plain old toothpaste. No gels, no flavours, no whitening. Once again, you’re going to rub it into the scratch – or scratches – in small, circular motions, and then wipe off the excess with that soft, lint-free cloth. Repeat if those pesky imperfections are still visible.
So basically, you’re using the same method, but different products to get results – and almost instant results in just a few steps. Use these tips for removing scratches from your fashion sunglasses to a clear, clean view of the world. You deserve it!
