The tint in prescription sunglasses are designed to reduce glare and protect the eyes. However, some people aren’t fans of the tint and prefer to remove it, while still being able to use the glasses. But what is the best way to remove the tint yourself?
Tint can be removed from prescription sunglasses with a few tools. Make a solution using a 50-50 ratio of bleach with hot water and leave the sunglasses for around an hour. This will eventually remove the tint from the sunglass lenses. A solution of alcohol, water, and dish soap will also work.
Read on below to understand in detail the steps needed to remove tint from prescription sunglasses.
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How to Safely Remove Tint From Prescription Sunglasses
Removing tint from prescription glasses can easily be done at home.
Choose from any of these tried-and-tested methods that require a few inexpensive tools to effectively get rid of the tint from prescription sunglasses.
Bleach & Water Solution
Household bleach and water is a simple way to remove the tint. It will take around an hour for the process to complete.
What You’ll Need
You may already have some bleach at home. If not, below are recommended products from Amazon that will work for this solution (note: we earn a small commission if you decide to purchase any of these):
- Household bleach in liquid form for making a solution with water
- Plastic scraper for gently removing the tint
- A wide shallow bowl for dipping the glasses into the solution
Process
Follow these steps below to remove the tint using a bleach and hot water solution:
- Make a solution of 50% bleach, 50% hot water and put it into the bowl.
- Leave the glasses in the bowl for 30 minutes to an hour, then pull it out to check it.
- If the tint isn’t coming off, remove the glasses from the solution then use the plastic scraper to gently scrape off the tint.
Isopropyl Alcohol, Soap, and Water
Soaking your prescription sunglasses in a homemade mixture of isopropyl alcohol with dish soap and water can do the trick.
What You’ll Need:
- At least 70% strength isopropyl alcohol for loosening up the tint
- Dish soap to help loosen the tint
- Microfiber cleaning cloth, for wiping down the sunglasses after tint removal
Process
The steps below will help you remove tint using this solution.
- Make a solution of hot water with equal parts alcohol, dish soap, and hot water.
- Submerge the sunglasses into the solution.
- The lens should begin to peel off in a few minutes.
- Use the microfiber cloth to further agitate the lens to peel off.
- Wipe it dry with a clean part of the cloth.
Note: Keep in mind that you have better chances of removing the tint from plastic or polycarbonate lenses and not glasses. If you have glass lenses, it would be best to take it to an optometrist.
Conclusion
Using these household items, you can get remove the tint from prescription sunglasses. It may take some elbow grease but it will save you money in the long run.