Sunglasses

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Originally Posted by altiain

I guess that depends on how well you take care of your stuff. :wink:

I typically replace sunglasses every four to five years, and then usually only because I want to update styles. For instance, the pair I just replaced are almost five years old, and they still work fine - I've retired them to mountain biking use.

Then again, sunglasses are more than just a fashion accessory to me - on a bright, sunny day I literally can't be outside for more than a few minutes without them without developing powerful headaches. Therefore, I tend to go the extra length to take good care of my sunglasses. :wink:

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Yep, same here.. Mine usually last about 3 years give or take. that's about the average for the last decade, and except for the last pair, I still have the old ones. For that amount of time I'm willing to spend the $$ on a pair I actually like. Mine are pretty much always one of 3 places. In my desk drawer at teh office. On the table by the front door at my house, or on my head. They're easy to take care of if you try..


Now.. just ask about people and cellphones ;)

i like my fossil ones, been trough about 3 in 3 years, still have one pair. i didnt know this much about lens technology then, they sure all look schnazzy! (no i didnt pay for a single one of those.) speaking of, i need a new gf so i can score another watch and sunglasses! :D i mean ;)

Well I pulled the trigger and got a pair of Revo 3039. They look like http://store1.yimg.com/I/yhst-502641...3_1875_3175517 except with grey lenses instead of blue. Thanks for the help, they look really snazzy! Also the first test drive seemed pretty successful as a girl in an oncoming car turned her head around 130 degrees to take a look at them... ::Afro::

Oh and now that I have them, would anyone care to give me some good care and feeding instructions? I bought a cloth from the store as I figured paper towels probably weren't good enough. What about a spray? The kid at the store told me that even normal cleaners for glasses are not good because they are made for glass and not polycarbonate.


Edit: What is even better while looking for the picture above I found a price for the glasses that is $50 cheaper than today, so I ordered another pair to return and save money!

that's mightly TCB of ya....

spray? I usually just breathe on them and wipe 'em with the cloth if I have one handy.. (one in both cars and one in the house)

If not? A soft shrittail is probably better than a paper towel...

If the lenses are some sort of plastic or poly, just be sure to always clean them wet. Soap and water work best. Rinse, soap and rinse again. Use a soft towel to dry. If you try to clean them while dry any little piece of debris will scratch the lens. ::2Cents::

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Originally Posted by rx7gslse

spray? I usually just breathe on them and wipe 'em with the cloth if I have one handy.. (one in both cars and one in the house)

If not? A soft shrittail is probably better than a paper towel...

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Ouch!

Do you wipe your camera lens with paper towel or a shirt?

Get a microfiber lens cloth available at any optical retailer and a spray cleaner designed for lenses.

Paper towel is the worst but t-shirts can also be to abrasive. Windex or other generic glass cleaners are also known to scratch or damage optical lenses and they're special coatings.

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Originally Posted by black roadster

Get a microfiber lens cloth available at any optical retailer and a spray cleaner designed for lenses.

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...although I have been known to wipe 'em with a shirtail on occasion. ::Clown::

BTW, congrats on the Revos! You won't be disappointed!

Here's some directions for optical lenses and frame care.....

1. Don't lay them where your dog can get them.
2. Don't sit on them
3. Don't lay them on the bed.
4. Keep them in the case when not in direct use.
5. NEVER wipe them dry!!!!!!
(think of it this way, you don't see through your car's finish like you do lenses....but you would never wipe your car's finish while it's dry.... this is the biggest reason for sratching)
6. never use paper products all are made from a tree and will scratch (nomatter how soft they are)
7. Always take them in for adjustments and make sure you are letting a certified Optician adjust them.
8. Here is a formula for cleaning Optical lenses...
In a 4 ounce bottle combine..
3 parts water to 1 part alcohol, and add 2-3 drops of dish soap.
Use this spray and a soft cotton cloth and it will clean great.
Also never wash your cleaning cloth in the washer and dryer, wash it by hand as the fabric softener will cause your cloth to smear your lenses.

Hope this helps.

Here's some directions for sunglass lenses and frame care.....

1. Buy cheap sunglasses (< $10).
2. Don't worry about it.

C

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Originally Posted by ccage

Here's some directions for sunglass lenses and frame care.....

1. Buy cheap sunglasses (< $10).
2. Don't worry about it.

C

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Thanks for the help.

C'mon, man. Just kidding.

Glad you're happy with the new ones.

C