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Can You Remove Scratches from Sunglasses Lenses?
No, and the popular fixes make it worse. Why toothpaste and repair kits fail on coated lenses, how to tell a scratch from coating failure, and what your real options are.
Chapter 02 · 13 Articles
Care
The Most Iconic Sunglasses Ever Made by Luxury Designers
For those of us who have spent years handling, testing, and ultimately living in high-end eyewear, the word “iconic” is not a term we use lightly. It’s a…
Is Sunglasses Insurance Worth It?
Usually not - the risk is often already covered by home contents. How warranty, protection plans and real insurance differ, when cover earns its place, and the exclusions that sink claims.
How to Make Sunglasses Last: Servicing, Alignment and Wear
Frames drift rather than break. Which parts are consumable, two alignment checks you can do in ten seconds, and why an annual bench service does more than any cleaning routine.
Sunglasses Repair: What Can Be Fixed and Who Should Do It
Most discarded sunglasses were repairable. What can be fixed, what is terminal, when to use authorised service versus an independent repairer, and the questions to ask first.
How to Travel with Sunglasses Without Wrecking Them
Travel concentrates every risk into a few days: compression, heat, salt and sand. Why frames never go in checked luggage, what security trays do to lenses, and what to pack.
Professional Lens Cleaning vs DIY: Which Does What
Routine cleaning belongs at home; ultrasonic baths and alignment belong at an optician. What professional cleaning actually does, and which frames should never go in the tank.
Replace the Lenses or Buy New Sunglasses?
Lenses wear out before frames do. How to tell when lenses are finished, the three frame checks that decide whether re-lensing is worth it, and which frames cannot be re-lensed at all.
How to Care for Gold-Plated and Metal Sunglasses Frames
Plating wears through at the nose pads and temple tips first, and sweat is the main cause. How to clean metal frames, what strips the finish, and when re-plating is worth paying for.
Luxury Sunglasses Warranty: What Is Actually Covered
Most eyewear warranties cover manufacturing defects and almost nothing else. What is included, what voids cover, and why the receipt matters more than the brand.