Car Wax and Scratch Fillers: Cosmetic Fixes
Products like car wax or lens-specific scratch fillers don’t remove scratches—they temporarily mask them by filling in fine imperfections. This can improve appearance on sunglasses or older backup glasses but isn’t ideal for your main pair. Always clean lenses first, buff gently, and remove excess residue. Wax can haze lenses, interfere with coatings, and attract dust.
What to Avoid
Metal polishes like Brasso are a hard “no.” Extremely abrasive, they can etch and ruin lenses instantly. Once that damage is done, there’s no fixing it.
Prevention Beats Repair
Everyday habits often cause scratches: wiping with tissues or clothing, tossing glasses in bags with keys, or setting lenses down on hard surfaces.
To protect your lenses:
- Store glasses in a hard case when not in use
- Clean only with lens cleaner and a microfiber cloth
- Rinse off dust before wiping
- Place glasses lens-up on surfaces
- Consider scratch-resistant coatings for new lenses
- Keep an older pair as backup for rough activities
Know When to Replace
Sometimes replacement is the smarter choice. Scratches in your line of sight, glare at night, eye strain, or peeling coatings are all signs to visit your optician. Many vision plans cover lens replacement, and clear vision is worth the investment.
Glasses aren’t just accessories—they’re how you see and interact with the world. A tiny baking soda hack may help an old pair of readers, but no DIY method is worth risking your daily vision.
Sometimes the best fix is accepting the scratch and moving on to a clearer, sharper view. Your eyes will thank you.
If this guide helped you, share it with friends or family who rely on glasses—they’ll thank you for it!