1748Views12Replies
Metal eyeglass arms have lost their coating, what to use to re-coat them?
Hi and thanks for reading my question.
I wear reading glasses and have had some pretty good luck with a pair that I purchased at CVS approximately four years ago. The only thing that has went wrong is that the clear-coating, that used to cover the inside of the glass's "arms" has worn off, from the rubbing of the inside of the arms against my head as I put the glasses on and take the glasses off.
Does anybody please have any suggestions about what I should use to re-coat the arms of my reading glasses?
Thanks again for reading my question and thanks also to anybody that can please offer me any suggestion(s)!
Dan
Discussions
7 years ago
Liquid tape or Grip Dip (Sometimes called Super Grip or Plasti Dip)
A lot of people use it to coat the handles of their tools.
Joe
Answer 7 years ago
+1
Answer 7 years ago
Just remember to use in a well-ventilated room.
The fumes off that stuff will knock your socks off.
Joe
7 years ago
Clear nail polish is easy... comes with its own little brush.
7 years ago
spray varnish (lacquer) is your best bet - Warning DON'T get it on the lens.
Answer 7 years ago
You rock too!
I am a bit embarrassed, I was going to send all three of you nice folks a personal thank you and now I see it gets posted right here! I'm a bit blushed!
Answer 7 years ago
You can send Private messages - click on the name and you should be able to follow the prompts
7 years ago
It likely had a thin lacquer coating on it.
Answer 7 years ago
And of course you rock to! :)
Thanks again everyone!
7 years ago
Use clear 5 minute epoxy. Clean the limbs thoroughly making sure they are oil free. Mix up a dollop (about the size of a small marble) of epoxy and spread a thin, even coat onto each limb using the ball of your index finger.
Answer 7 years ago
Thank you very much for responding to my question! I certainly do appreciate that you took the time to help me out, you rock!
7 years ago
Wow, you people are great! I am so glad I joined this website! I do have spray varnish on hand so I will do that and report back when finished.
Thanks again, I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!