Scratched up frames

[Guy Named Sue]

Is there a way to get rid of scratches on the frames of these sunglasses? They're old and the owner just kept them in a drawer instead of the leather bag and didn't take care of it well.

Any advice? Can it be done at home or is it necessary to let a professional do it? I'm guessing that they're from the 80s, Rayban Wayfarer model.

 

[Dilver]

i haven’t tried it, but I would think varying grits of micromesh would polish that right up. Just be sure to tape off the lenses.

 

[Fracture]

the newer optics on modern glasses is much better

you may be able to get replacements here

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oops - frames - me wetard, no read
those are pretty cool tho

 

[DotStudio]

I'd try a mild abrasive like toothpaste or baking soda. Worth a shot.

 

[Guy Named Sue]

I'd try a mild abrasive like toothpaste or baking soda. Worth a shot.

That's interesting, I've worked with that a lot in the past I dont why I didn't think of it. Thanks

 

[Kamen_Kaiju]

take the lenses out and put it on a buffing wheel?

 

[Olds442]

dremmel tool with a buffer wheel attachment at lower speeds than you'd think.

don't melt it, too much.

 

[fett]

I just sold a 1970's era pair of sunglasses to a guy in Texas. He's all excited. I hope he understands that there will be some wear.

 

[rcole_sooner]

They look relic'ed. Wear 'em proudly!

 

[MenaceMartin]

It's pretty remarkable that the lenses aren't scuffed up too.

I'd probably go with the idea of a buffing wheel first aswell, prior to attempting more abrasive means.

I've used brasso to remove scratches from CD's and glass in the past, but I'd be very reluctant to attempt that on shades. Perhaps as a last resort. Car polish could work aswell, though you'd need to be weary of the additives (such as wax) that would give an undesired finish.

 

[Crotch]

 

[Guy Named Sue]

It's pretty remarkable that the lenses aren't scuffed up too.

I'd probably go with the idea of a buffing wheel first aswell, prior to attempting more abrasive means.

I've used brasso to remove scratches from CD's and glass in the past, but I'd be very reluctant to attempt that on shades. Perhaps as a last resort. Car polish could work aswell, though you'd need to be weary of the additives (such as wax) that would give an undesired finish.

Yeah I was surprised by that as well. I've had Raybans as old as 70s with nowhere near this much scuff on the frames.

These are sort of sought after because it's not the usual tortoise or black frames, these have some type of flakes in different colors in the frames that look really nice when it's sunny outside.

Just a shame it hasn't been taken good care of.

 

[Guy Named Sue]

Yeah I was thinking that the glasses would come to use after the repair, maybe don't want traces of heavy chemicals come in contact with ones face. Ya know?

 

[Guy Named Sue]

It should look like this in good condition. Tortoise with deep colored flakes.

 

[Olds442]

just be careful, as they say...


that'll buff right out.

 

[Uncle Vinnie]

This and some jeweler's rouge ...

PLASTIC BUFFING KIT -

This buffing kit will get rid of fine scratches, common when working with acrylic.

www.interstateplastics.com

 

[Kamen_Kaiju]

Those Ray-Bans (in black) were all I wore from like 1992 to 1995

I was the kid in school with a guitar that always had sunglasses on.

 

[Guy Named Sue]

This and some jeweler's rouge ...

PLASTIC BUFFING KIT -

This buffing kit will get rid of fine scratches, common when working with acrylic.

www.interstateplastics.com

That seems perfect for the job, I'm gonna look and see where I can find that here. Thanks

 

[Guy Named Sue]

Those Ray-Bans (in black) were all I wore from like 1992 to 1995

I was the kid in school with a guitar that always had sunglasses on.

Same here, I've had black ones from 80s but usually like the Havanna or tortoise colored ones best from same era.

 

[Fracture]

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