Has anyone found a product that "can" be used on plastic and glass lenses?
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I scratched my new glass lenses by putting them in my pocket with my hotel key rubbing against them for many days. Of course Lens CPR was a disaster. I then ordered Novus 1, 2, 3 Kit Plastic Polish and Scratch Remover 8 oz. on 3 bottles inside Kit which I had previously used on DVDs. It worked well. It did not completely remove the scratches but it very much improved visibility when I used the glasses. In the worst case I can use them on my DVDs. Also, I have not tried multiple applications as the instructions suggest yet.
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20 or more years ago I believe products were available . Since then many volatile solvents have been banned for environmental reasons. This removed many 'quick fix' solutions from the market. I recently tried to find 'boot goo' or some such; just not there?
903735
I believe it does work with lenses. But I would do research on the product to see if it actually does.
2083625
Heck yeah you could and I have. It works on anything vinyl/plastic though it might make it greasy. I would suggest armor all on something like that.
2063863
Absolutely! Anything plastic. Try the number 3 first if the scratches are deep. I have used two bottles of each on various projects including motorcycle clusters, headlights, etc. and I love it.
437410
I recommend an inert cleaner like the ones you can get from Calumet Photography (Calumet Screen and Scanner Cleaning Solution). Don't use ones with alcohol. Also, when you clean the microfiber cloth, don't use a detergent with it. That can come off on your lens and leave streaks that are VERY hard to get off.
1775144
Yes, but as it states "fine scratches", dull or dirty spots will work fine. I use it on my eye glasses and it works well.
1069484
Often plastic lens eyeglasses have a coating on them. That is softer and scratches easily. Using this product on those glasses will make it worse. It will remove the coating. Yes I have tried it and found out the hard way. However, on untreated plastic, like safety glasses, it worked fine for me.
1088541
Sorry, all the inexpensive lenses are plastic. Just be careful you do not place them lens down on a surface.
1093161
Unfortunately, no. Once a lens is scratched, there is no way to buff it out or anything. :(
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This is a mild abrasive, it does not "fill in" scratches, it removes the material around the scratches and polishes. A lot of plastic lenses have been "coated" to make them scratch-resistant, and this will remove the coating. If your only other choice is to replace the lenses anyway, you could give it a try.
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Yes, they do: isopropyl alcohol, C3H7OH, a common rubbing alcohol; search the web for possible reactions; no problem for optical lenses, of course.
526250
I am not sure, I've only used in on glass items. Maybe micro waving the plastic glasses?
1032709
It depends on how big the lenses are. There is enough sandpaper to do two sets, but you may need a little more rubbing compound. Worth a try and you can always get more rubbing compound as this is the finisher
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I don't think I would use it on glasses because the way this stuff works is that it chemically melts the plastic to make the bond. I'm not sure how well it would work on the two different types of plastic. I think for that application, I would just use a couple drops of superglue. The bottle seals perfectly well and it can easily be reused.
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Thanks Anne. I will definitely look into this as I would like to get a UV filter for the lens.
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I no longer have the directions, but I am pretty sure that they are intended for plastic lenses.
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Most electronics manufacturers advise against standard glass cleaners. Also, paper towels and napkins can scratch your glass -- they are made from pulpwood, after all.The two approved methods I know of are: 1. Lens cleaning spray or wipes (usually containing isopropyl alcohol) 2. solution of equal parts distilled water and white vinegarIn either case, be sure to dry the glass thoroughly with a soft cloth (cotton or microfiber) to avoid streaks.