Does anyone know how i can get scratch marks off my specs?

Question

They are all scratch marked and cost £300 - optician says theres nothing can be done

Answer 1

Yes, metal polish (Brasso) and a lot of elbow grease. I f the marks are very deep you will need the very finest wet and dry paper to start. If they are too deep you will alter their foacal distance, so go carefully!!

Answer 2

The optician said it can't be fixed, because they want to sell
new lenses. I've been told that by every optical co. that I didn't
have scratch resistant lenses made through. So it's wise to
get the better lenses when you spend alot for frames too. I
never get scratches when I order the scratch resistant. I have
never used Brasso on lenses, only on metal things from my
experience with it in the army.
There is a thin little buffer you could use if you could find one to buy. My husband had one at one time, and did buff
out a scratch on my lenses. He had used it for cleaning
watch crystals (watch repair). Perhaps you can find a willing
watch repair place to lightly buff your eye glass lens and see
if that will do the job for you. Otherwise, reorder new lenses
if you don't think you'll need a change in perscription soon.
And pay the extra for scratch proofing the next time around. I
learned a hefty lesson myself.

Answer 3

Unfortunately scratches cannot be removed. The prescription of a lens depends completely on the curve of said lens. Any attempt to remedy scratches by buffing will only result in a change of the lens refractive power. Glass lenses tend to be a bit more scratch proof than CR39 standard plastic lenses, however, glass is heavier to wear and breaks more easily. The best thing to do is always use a lint-free cloth to wipe lenses (never your clothes) and if you can't do this always make sure the lenses are wet (soapy dish water is the best) before wiping the lenses.

Answer 4

I'm afraid so. there are bogus products out there that claim to fill in the scratches, but don't buy into them. All you can do is buy new lenses, and make sure they are polycarbonate, not plastic- so they don't scratch as easily. Also, go to somewhere like Target where they will not try to sell you overpriced name-brand lenses that are really not necessary- like Varilux. At that price, I hope that lens was a progressive lens to accommodate your bifocal or trifocals, not single vision. Just shop around. Having said that, your vision is very important, so don't go cheap on yourself. Good Luck

Answer 5

I wouldn't even attempt this. The chances are you will make them worse. If the frames are expensive then it is better to have new lenses fitted. Unless you have a very complicated prescription this should not cost more than £60 - £70.

Answer 6

I have used toothpaste successfully on very minor scratches.
Gently rub a very small amount on the lens with a soft cloth. Leave for 10 minutes then rinse off under cold water until all traces have gone. Dry with a soft cloth.

Answer 7

Do your glasses have any special coatings?
These may be damage by any action you take.

Have heard Brasso works, but suggest you try on an old pair or small area first.

Can you salvage the frames and get new lenses.