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Has anyone (successfully) removed anti-glare coating from glasses?

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YogaLite · 21/01/2020 20:07

Stupidly I had asked for anti-glare coating on my plastic glasses a couple of years ago, they have got scuffed and i wish I hadn't bothered.
There are some sites that suggest using acid to remove the coating but opticians don't do it and I have no idea where to get the acid.

Had anyone tried and succeeded? How did you go about it?

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allmycats · 23/01/2020 19:15

It just does not work, trying to remove it that is. Coatings can break down after time, especially if it was ,,
A cheap job initially. If they are a few years old you must be due a further sight test. Acid does not mix well with plastic so please do not try it

TulipCat · 23/01/2020 19:19

No way can you remove the coating and have the glasses in any kind of useable state afterwards! You would a new pair.

YogaLite · 23/01/2020 21:57

Ok, thank u, I have booked a test.

Just as well I didn't get as far as looking for acids mentioned on internet, I felt it was a bit dodgy.

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JigsawsAreInPieces · 23/01/2020 22:23

It's do-able if you have polycarbonate lenses. Armor glass Etching cream will remove the old coatings. It saved my old glasses so I now have a spare pair in the drawer. I have had an eye test, my prescription is the same, I got my new glasses from Glasses Direct for £29 so was happy to spend £10 on the etching cream!

YogaLite · 24/01/2020 10:56

Thank you @JigsawsAreInPieces, that's my thinking, to have them as a spare, might give it a go.

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