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Removing anti-scratch coating from glasses

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KillerCharlie

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I have an old pair of backup glasses where the anti-scratch (or anti-glare?) coating is starting to come off, making things blurry. How can I remove the coating altogether? I guess I can just go through every chemical I have and see if anything works.
 
That's the spirit. My mommy told me if something's worth doing, it's worth doing right the first time. Your mom must have been just as wise!
 
Sorry about the thread-necro but this same problem is happening to my glasses. The Anti-reflective coating is coming off - looks crystallized now if held up to light.
So trying to find best way to remove it completely. I see a lot of people on internet talking about using Armour-Etch to remove it.

Has anyone here tried this?
 
I could start a new if you want - but still the same question about removing the A/R coating
and yes - don't mix ammonia and bleach
 
KillerBee said:
Sorry about the thread-necro but this same problem is happening to my glasses. The Anti-reflective coating is coming off - looks crystallized now if held up to light.
So trying to find best way to remove it completely. I see a lot of people on internet talking about using Armour-Etch to remove it.

Has anyone here tried this?
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99% isopropanol
Acetone
Kerosene
Bug spray

^Not at the same time.
 
KillerBee said:
Will Wasp spray work?
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Doubt it but Osprey might.

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KT
 
How to Remove the Flaking Coating From My Eyeglasses
Things You'll Need


  • Spray bottle
  • White vinegar
  • Microfiber cloth
Instructions


    • 1 Spray the lenses with a solution of warm water and white vinegar in a half-and-half solution. Wipe the solution away with a lens cloth or microfiber towel. This cleans any other oils or dirt from the lenses.
    • 2 Lay a microfiber cloth over your finger and then place a drop of sunscreen onto the cloth where your fingertip is. Sunscreen will help remove the coating from the lens.
    • 3 Rub the sunscreen into the lens, always keeping the microfiber between your fingertip and the lens to avoid smudging or scratching. Use minimal pressure to avoid scratching and then gradually increase pressure as needed.
    • 4 Continue applying sunscreen to both sides of the lenses and rubbing it in until the coating is all gone. This may take some time as the coating is resistant to removal.
    • 5 Rinse the lenses under water once the coating is gone and then re-clean them with the vinegar solution to remove any remaining traces of the sunscreen.
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