Scratched my shooting glasses, $%&# it !!

[ysr_racer]

I dropped my Ranger's in the driveway when I got home from the range today. Now they have a nice scratch in BOTH lenses

Can they be polished? Or is it time for new lenses?

What about the stuff you use to restore headlights? Can I use that?

[ElvenSoul]

Dolt!

[MarkInFolsom]

If you try to polish them you won't get them optically correct. I suggest anyone that spends good money on shooting glasses (or any of their eyeglasses) get them treated with Crizal. Not only does it make them anti-glare, it makes them darn near scratch proof. All my glasses are treated with Crizal and I routinely clean them with a dry terry towel. No scratches for at least five years.

[ceh383]

I dropped my Ranger's in the driveway when I got home from the range today. Now they have a nice scratch in BOTH lenses

Can they be polished? Or is it time for new lenses?

What about the stuff you use to restore headlights? Can I use that?

More than likely time for new lenses.
Glasses require perfect polishing, anything less will cause vision problems...Headlights don't require perfect clarity like glasses do...

Which Rangers? What color?
I may have a set you can have...

I have Clear and Light Purple lenses, that I don't use or need, for Ranger Classic frames.

[trapperjohn]

Brad:

Since I own a wholesale optical lab, and happen to shoot clays as well, I can provide either plano (non-prescription) or prescription lenses for most shooting glasses frames (as long as the lenses are two separate lenses, not all one piece) and almost any other frames that one may use for shotgun sports.

We can provide lenses in almost any color (and certainly the common shooting colors), and polarized as well.

If one needs shooting glasses and the Rx is moderate-high (say, above 2.50 diopters either + or -), it is usually very beneficial to measure one's pupil location with respect to the lenses while the gun is mounted in a shooting stance. This will result in the optical center (sweet spot) of the lenses being directly in front of the pupils during shooting, optimizing correction and clarity, and minimizing distortion and eye fatigue.

Our lab is in San Dimas, and my wife and I both shoot regularly at Triple B Clays. Feel free to PM me if you'd like to discuss standard or custom shooting lenses.

[anti]

That's a real bummer; those glasses aren't cheap! I'd really like to get a pair of prescription Randolph's or Decot's for trap. That way I could get tinted lenses as I don't like transitionals on my regular eyeglasses. My job (truck driver) requires that I always have the ability to discern between different colors. Some guys like driving with sunglasses on but they make me feel 'claustrophobic', I guess, if that makes any sense lol...

[Arson]

Just rub some Bacon on them.

[ysr_racer]

Hi Guys,

Thanks for all the info. They're non prescription dark purple lenses, like these



I'm only 56 years old, but I had bad cataracts. Once I had cataract surgery in both eyes I no longer needed prescription glasses.

I originally bought them from Morgan Optical, and they sell replacement lenses for $35.

I guess I'll hit them with a buffing wheel, then order a replacement set (unless trapperjohn you think they can be polished).

[trapperjohn]

Brad - I would strongly recommend against buffing them with a buffing wheel. In order to maintain the optical clarity necessary, specialized polish is used, in a circular motion. If the scratches are very fine, I can usually polish them out nicely. If they are more severe, no amount of polishing will remove them without affecting the optical properties of the lenses, and replacement would be required. If you can come to our lab, I can try polishing them, or make an alternative recommendation after seeing them.

Anti - you are ideally suited for a pair of Drivewear lenses by Younger Optics. They are specifically designed for color differentiation when driving. They also happen to be outstanding lenses for most (but not all) shooting conditions. I've worn them for years and find them much more comfortable than regular sunglasses, as I don't have that claustrophobic, separated from your surroundings feeling that regular sunglasses give me. Check out details at www.drivewearlens.com. I think you'll find it very interesting.

[bigbearbear]

For someone who shoots as much as you do Brad, you must have a spare set of lens right? If so, I'll say go ahead and try to buff out the scratch, its not prescription anyway so I won't worry too much.

Incidentally, I too use purple colored lens on my Decot, mine is of a lighter shade.

[shovelon]

Hi Guys,

Thanks for all the info. They're non prescription dark purple lenses, like these

I guess I'll hit them with a buffing wheel, then order a replacement set (unless trapperjohn you think they can be polished).

I have a pair of prescription shooting glasses Trapperjohn made for me, and can vouch for him. His lab does top notch work, and he is an avid shooter as well.