How to Clean and polish plastic eye glass frames [Remove white oxidation]

On this guide, I will show you how to clean and polish your glasses to restore the shine and get rid of that nasty white cloudy oxidation.

Rain X Cleaner

Persol sunglasses

When you buy any pair of plastic glasses, you will face a cloudy future. You will literally get a white cloud-like film on your frames from wearing them.

It can happen as soon as in a few weeks, depending on how often you wear your eye or sunglasses.

We will be using a product designed for automotive applications, so please read all the labels and instructions regarding handling the product.

Products needed:
Rain X Headlight restorer kit (with Lubricant and Sealant)
Microfiber cloth (the kit comes with a small one)
Elbow grease

Step 1

Apply a small amount of "Rain X headlight restorer" to the microfiber cloth and start working one section of the eyeglass frame at a time. Please stay away from the lenses are you may scratch them.

You may need to go over the same area a few times to eliminate the oxidation entirely.

Step 2

Use the lubricant to clean the "restorer" residue to see if you eliminated the oxidation. If some oxidation remains, repeat step one until satisfied.

Step 3

Once the oxidation is gone, give the frames a coat of sealant to polish the dullness that the restorer left. Give it some elbow grease as this is the step that will restore the original shine of the frames if desired.

Advice about frames

When I was on the hunt for a good pair, I loved the classic design of the brand Persol. The eyeglasses are, to this day, hand made with excellent materials. Depending on where you purchase them, you can find frames starting at just over $100.

I was surprised that many opticians don't carry this brand. One honest employee told me they avoid the brand because of their longevity. Most frames at an optical store are flimsy or easy to break to keep clients coming back.

My frames are 12 years strong. With this guide and products, I hope to make them last another decade.

Have you ever been told by an optical store that there's nothing they can do? How long do you typically keep your frames?

Rain X Cleaner

Persol sunglasses

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[GlagwDaddy]

They look fantastic now..I am experiencing the thing on my Persols...what made u decide on this product? I would be curious what the long term effect will be on the frames...is acetate and headlight plastic the same material? Thanks again for sharing...i might try

[jb]

The cleaner for glass stove tops (a very fine abrasive with oil cutting solvent) will also remove the oxidation (first remove, or take care not to go near, lenses). Then clean with 90+% alcohol, then distilled water and wipe down. Let dry. Clean with microfiber, then apply CERAMIC car coating with a cotton ear swab to the acetate frame (one end of a cotton ear swab with a dip in ceramic will do the whole frame). Wait 30 seconds then wipe once with microfiber the excess ceramic coating. This will leave a very durable and polished/glossy/hard micro-surface too. I do this about once a year to a black frame Persol that I wear daily (i.e. has the progressive lenses I use for driving and for desk work).

[seanmcdonald]

Thanks for this information. I have 8-year-old plastic Prada classes that I will bring back to life. I will be ordering new lenses as well. Happy Holidays!!

[tterrian]

I confirm. This works! Thank you!! Also really appreciated the extra tips on the blog about the lubricant and sealant.

[nekuradu]

Thanks! It worked like a charm. I used a different brand as I had that one in the garage and results are perfect

[aceonweb]

I’ve had a pair of persols I love sitting in a drawer for no lie. 8 years because I hated the way they looked because of the white on the side. Excited to try this and start wearing them again!

[kennethjordan]

Thank you for this video I have 4 pairs of wonderful glasses I haven’t been able to wear. Can’t wait to restore them 🙏❤️🥂

[sapclan]

Thank u for this, i have an old rayban wayferer frame that i still like but has the oxidation on it.

[poetn]

Thanks for this. I thought my favorite pair of Versace glasses were ruined. I'm going to purchase and give it a go.

[jianhoang]

thank you very very much to share this i almost going to get just the frame's temple spare part, which is very costly.. i will buy rain-x right NOW !!!..Thank you.. very much once again

[kld]

Hi Miguel can you tell me where to buy the product rain x is it from Walmart?

[mikeasmel]

So after the restorer liquid, do you wash it off first before using the other two products? What's the process with them?

[sunhaytry]

do I need to apply the sealant on my glasses frame at the end of the cleaning?

[carpediem]

Did you use the lubricant and sealer? I didnt see in the video (are those necessary)?

[nerdalert]

A citrus degreaser and polishing wax is all it takes. Sweat is very corrosive and will even erode aluminum.

[rolllaguna]

Thanks! I'll report back next week mate!

[cadvph]

i tried to clean the glasses with isoisopropyl alcohol and got the same aspect do you think this process can restore it?

[mannadelrey]

Thank you for this video! I have a dear pair of persols that is about 3 years old and it started fading, so it was such a stroke of luck finding this video!

[garciasschevy]

Are you using a headlight restoration kit?

[richmondebowers]

Mr. Clean Magic Eraser. Worked for me.