We choose the golden mean. Urgent repair of glasses Glue for glasses frames
The method I propose allows us to restore plastic frames of glasses that are broken in one, three or more places. Moreover, the strength of the frame is completely restored. It should be noted that the more massive the frame, the easier it is to fix it.For greater clarity, I give an example of restoring the integrity of the temple of glasses. Of course, this is not the only one affordable way repair. There are more than a dozen options. The quality of the repair depends primarily on the skill of the craftsman and the materials available to him.
When getting down to business, you need to be patient, otherwise: “If you rush, you’ll make people laugh!”
To repair glasses, you will need the following tools and materials: an electric soldering iron with a power of 25...40 W, metal tweezers, side cutters, a file, two wooden blocks with a cross-section of 30x30x100 mm, rosin or soldering acid, soft solder. For mounting brackets you will need copper wire with a diameter of 0.5...0.7 mm.
We begin the work by making brackets. We do this using tweezers, bending the wire, adhering to the dimensions indicated in the table given at the end of the material.
We cut off the ends of the brackets with side cutters on both sides at approximately an angle of 45°. Simply put, we sharpen it. Further work It's better to do it together. Assistant placing under halves of glasses wooden blocks(Fig. 1), securely fixes the glasses in the desired position. The technician, manipulating the soldering iron, heats the bracket (type A), while simultaneously pressing it into the temple of the glasses.
There is a little "secret" here. You need to hold the bracket fairly “loosely” with tweezers, without squeezing it too hard. Otherwise, the tweezers will begin to dissipate heat, which will significantly reduce the heating of the bracket, that is, make it more difficult to install. Using tweezers, we set the desired direction of the soldered bracket.
We bury the bracket into the arch flush with the surface. Then hold it with tweezers (Fig. 2) until it cools completely. We cut off the ends of the bracket that come out on the other side of the frame with side cutters (Fig. 3) and clean them with a file.
This work must be done very carefully, since the connection is not yet strong. Next, on the other side of the frame, in the same way, we fuse a type B bracket (Fig. 4), followed by cutting off the protruding ends. In some cases, after installing two braces, the functionality of the glasses is completely restored.
If such a repair does not inspire confidence, we additionally install a type B bracket (Fig. 5) or another similar one, but with opposite side. In this case, the ends of the brackets (types A and B) are not cut off, but bent as shown in Fig. 6. The contact points of the brackets are soldered with solder (Fig. 6).
But that's not all! If desired, you can further strengthen the structure. To do this, we take filler material (for example, nylon), from which we melt small particles with the end of a heated soldering rod and “smear” them into the space between the brackets (Fig. 7).
At the same time, we try to ensure that the frame of the glasses (the point of contact with the filler material) melts from the additive, and not from the soldering iron tip. Having filled the entire space with plastic, carefully smooth the deposited surface with a soldering rod (Fig. 8). Then, placing the glasses on a flat surface, let the plastic cool completely - harden.
Based on materials from Do It Yourself magazine
- Stylish decoration, both for the dacha and any other interior, are wicker chairs. Now, of course, you can buy a wicker chair in any store, but this pleasure is not exactly cheap, but
- Plastic bottles make original cases for glasses, pencil cases, and cosmetic bags. To do this, just cut off the neck and trim (or tie) the bottle in accordance with the design.
Nowadays there are simply a huge number of people using a variety of glasses. Sometimes glasses can have problems with a loose screw until the frame completely breaks. If you are experiencing problems like these, then you may need to get your glasses frame repaired.
Do-it-yourself glasses repair
A broken frame is a rather complex breakdown and fixing it may require certain skills and tools. In this article you will learn how to repair your glasses frames yourself. We tried to describe all processes in detail. Before you start repairing your glasses frame, you first need to find out the reasons for its breakdown:
- Simple wear of parts. Most often the problem occurs due to wear of parts.
- Breakage due to physical force.
Before starting repairs, examine all the elements of your glasses. Anyone can fix most problems. Depending on the problem, you may need the following tools:
- Clock screwdriver;
- pliers or miniature vice;
- electric drill;
- universal glue;
- fishing line.
Examine your frame before you begin repairs. It can be made of plastic or metal.
The hinges are loose
At long-term operation glasses, the holes in the hinge where the frames are attached may become loose. Sometimes you can encounter a problem when a screw is lost. If you have lost a screw, then you can find it in the calculator. Most often, the screws in it will be similar. If the thread is knocked down and a screw of the same size pops out, then to solve the problem you should take a screw of a larger diameter.
Broken hinges Split arc where the lens is attached
This problem is most common with plastic products. To solve this situation, it is best to perform gluing. It is best to glue the arc not only in the place where the breakdown occurred, but over the entire area of the arc. Thanks to this, the load will be reduced. For better gluing, you can secure the arc with fishing line while the glue dries. The glue will contain elements that can damage the lens. Therefore, immediately after gluing, the lens must be cleaned of glue.
Arc failure Now you know how to glue your glasses frames together. If after you repair your glasses frames with your own hands, scratches remain, then you can fix them with colorless nail polish. However, remember that to give them marketable condition will be almost impossible.
Glass pops out when you turn your head
This problem most often occurs in glasses with thin metal frames. The problem can be solved in two ways. The screw that connects the two lens windows has become loose. To repair the glasses frame in this case, you just need to take a screwdriver and tighten the screw. In the second case, the frame could simply bend and therefore now the lens does not stay in place. To level the frame, you should completely remove the lenses, take pliers and try to level the frame. Be careful when leveling. If you overdo it, then the frame may simply burst.
It is important to know! After disassembling the frame, it is necessary to clean it around the entire perimeter, as dirt will accumulate here.
The frame cracked near the bridge of the nose
Before you begin repairing metal eyeglass frames, you first need to prepare your tools. First you need to make a wooden jig. To avoid scratches on the lenses, simply wrap them with a soft cloth. A drill may also be required during the work. Before starting work, the fracture site on the lenses should be degreased. Some people report that the broken area can be sanded down, but this is not recommended.
One half of the frame must be fixed to the jig using a rubber band. The second should be pressed against the first and fixed in a similar way.
Before drilling, glasses must be securely fastened Before you start drilling, you should make sure that all elements are securely fastened. Glue should also be applied to the fracture site. Now you should pick optimal distance from the place in both halves of the frame and drill two through holes. Using a needle, you need to insert a thread into one of them. Then the thread should be inserted into the second hole. This procedure should be repeated several times. It won’t work anymore, since the diameter of the hole will not allow you to insert the thread many times. The ends of the thread that remain should be pulled apart and secured with tape.
Part of the hinge is broken
Before gluing the frame of plastic glasses, it is necessary to remove the remains of the hinge fused into the frame. If necessary, you can heat the frame with a soldering iron and use tweezers to remove the remaining elements. Now you can bend a loop using copper or steel wire internal diameter equal to the screw fastening element of the hinge. After you pick required diameter Using pliers, you can give the workpiece the shape of the letter omega.
The next step is to install the hinge in place. You can grab your workpiece using tweezers. Now put it in place and heat it with a soldering iron. During the heating process, the loop will gradually deepen into the frame to the required depth. When the required depth is reached, the soldering iron can be removed. When all installation steps are completed, you can begin finishing works. All irregularities that have formed on the surface can be removed using a soldering iron.
Repairing glasses frames when the temples come apart and do not fit well on the face
The reasons for discrepancies between the temples of glasses can be quite varied. The main reason is that the holes in the hinges are simply loose. You already know how to repair side dishes in glasses. We discussed this in the first paragraph. When using plastic glasses, the edges may have worn off. As a result, the divergence angle can increase significantly.
To get rid of this problem, it is necessary to reduce the divergence angle by fusing. We have already told you how to solder metal glasses frames. The situation will be the same with a plastic frame. If necessary, you can also stick on special plastic inserts. Then they can simply be sanded. Of course, when using inserts, remember that they must be cut correctly. In metal glasses, the mounts could simply bend in the other direction. Take the pliers and install the fasteners in the correct position.
Broken earpiece in the back
Temples most often break if they were used as a fastener. metal rod. As a rule, such earhooks can be made of durable plastic. Therefore, the connection can be made using threads.
In another case, you will need to drill a hole in each fragment, into which you will later place a new metal pin. After all parts of the temples are joined, you can provide them with additional fastening using glue. As you can see, repairing glasses frames in this case is not difficult.
The frame is bent outward and the glasses do not fit well on the face
The plastic frame may bend. This usually occurs under the influence of high temperature. To give them the same shape, you should also use an increase in temperature. You can heat the glasses to the desired softness in hot water. Then, using pliers, you can give the desired shape.
Once the desired shape has been achieved, the product can be removed from the water and placed on a flat surface. If necessary, they can be pressed down with something heavy and left until completely cool. All deformations of metal frames can be corrected using mechanical influences.
If you use glasses with flexes, then remember that you can also repair them yourself. Repairs to flex glasses frames with flex can also be done using glue. If you see that the flex is badly damaged, then you should purchase it and replace the old one. Now you know all the ways to help repair glasses. We hope this information was useful and interesting.
It is known about the repair of glasses frames that this is a fairly popular and expensive service. But if there are some simple tools and with a couple of free hours you can do it yourself. On your own Natural wear of parts and various mechanical damage can be eliminated.
Products made of both plastic and metal can be repaired.
Universal inventory
To repair optical products of any type, you will need a number of tools that can be found in any home or purchased at a hardware store. These include:
- miniature watch screwdriver;
- the smallest pliers or small vice;
- electric drill with small drills;
- fishing line and/or thick thread;
- sewing needles;
- stationery erasers;
- scissors;
- degreasers, such as nail polish remover, medical alcohol, vodka;
- French (English) pins with an iron tip.
Repairs cannot be done without glue, but not all brands have sufficient fixing ability and strength. Repairs are best done using the following varieties:
- Styracryla is a medical composition used by dental technicians. You can buy it at any pharmacy. It is best suited for plastic products, but it must be diluted immediately before use, only in the required quantity. This is due to the fact that the mass hardens quickly even in a closed container.
- Epoxy is one of the best options, suitable for any materials. To prepare the composition, you will need epoxy resin, hardener and filler, which should be combined in a certain ratio. If desired, the mass can be painted in any color with a special nitro paint.
- Acetone is a strong and reliable solution that, after preparation, can be stored in a tightly closed container. You will need acetone, acetic acid, plastic shavings (combine in a ratio of 60:39:0.5).
If you don’t have the desire or ability to make glue yourself, you can use ready-made compounds. Repair of small and fragile parts is best done using “Bison Plastic”, “UHU Plast Spezial”, “Moment Plastic”.
Repair of moving parts
The only moving part is the hinge that connects the windows to the temples. Problems with them are common, especially if the glasses are used for a long time. Users encounter the following problems:
- The hinges are loose, which is why the frame does not fit well on the face. The defect can be eliminated by tightening the screws with a small screwdriver or replacing them with new ones. Cogs suitable size can be pulled out of a calculator or purchased at a radio electronics store. If during the inspection a broken thread is discovered, it is better to replace the existing screw with another, but slightly larger one.
- Part of the hinge joint, soldered into the frame, broke off - a familiar problem for owners of plastic products. First, we get rid of the remnants of the hinge using side cutters or a needle file. If this doesn’t work, you can use a heated soldering iron, and then simply sand the melted area. Next, make a loop from steel wire of the appropriate diameter, and bend the edges so that you get the letter “omega”. Attach the resulting part with the resulting “antennae” to the place where the hinge was previously. For this purpose, it is recommended to use a soldering iron, and if desired, the joint can be fixed with glue.
If you have several pairs of faulty glasses at home, you can take bolts or hinges from them. Not only optical glasses, but also sunglasses are suitable.
We repair other parts easily and quickly
Any user of optical products has encountered a broken frame at least once in their life. It occurs due to an accidental fall, compression or other mechanical factors. Almost any repair to eyeglass frames can be done by yourself.
- Breakage of the bridge - first degrease both halves and prepare a wooden ruler suitable length, stationery erasers, tape to protect lenses. One half is placed on the ruler, fixed with an elastic band, and the second is pressed against it and secured in a similar way. Next, both halves are drilled vertical holes, into which a thread of the corresponding color is inserted. One edge of the thread is fixed on the frame with tape, and the second needle is alternately threaded through the holes, thereby wrapping it tightly. The thread is generously moistened with glue and left to dry.
- Split arc holding the lens - this damage can be repaired using regular reliable glue. But before using the fixing composition, the lenses are protected with tape, and the break points are degreased. For a more reliable fixation, you need to lubricate with glue not only the break, but also the entire area where the lens is attached. While drying, it is recommended to tightly wrap the window with thread, which will ensure a tight fit.
- The earpiece is broken - to repair it you will need a metal pin 1.5-2 centimeters long and a drill with a small drill bit. Make holes in both parts of the temple at the split site with a drill, and then insert a pin into one of them. Lightly grease with glue, put the remaining part of the temple on the other end of the pin, press tightly, and coat the joint with “Moment”. The product cannot be used for at least a day until it dries completely.
- Lenses fly out of the frame - the solution to the defect is simple and does not require much time and effort. First you need to take out the lens, and use a drill to make several holes (not through holes!) on the inside of the window. Next, glue is poured into the holes, the lenses are inserted into place, the window is tightly squeezed with your hands and held in this way for several minutes.
Often the plastic frame bends outward, which is why the glasses do not hold well and constantly slip off, which causes discomfort. To fix the problem, you need to bend the bridge or temple and return it to its original shape. For this purpose, the product is heated in boiling water, held with pliers, and then removed, given the required shape by applied force or heavy object. It is worth remembering that in this way you can only change the shape of the temples and the bridge on the bridge of the nose. Lens windows must not be changed, as this will lead to glass falling out or breaking.
Glasses can be easily damaged or broken. To avoid having to order them again after this, you need to know how to repair glasses at home, what tools to use for this, and how to make them last long enough.
In this article we will look at all the ways to repair glasses without the help of professionals.
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The glasses have a lot of weight positive qualities, but, unfortunately, many of their types are not durable and often break.
Failure occurs most often for two reasons:
- Due to natural wear and tear of small parts spectacle frame. This happens after a long period of use.
- Due to rough physical impact on the main frame of the glasses (frame).
The latter includes:
- falls;
- strong pressure (someone accidentally stepped on or sat on the glasses);
- squeezing (when stored without a case, in a pocket, etc.).
Most breakdowns can be easily fixed at home using certain tools and materials. To repair glasses you will need:
- scissors;
- clock screwdriver;
- penknife or cutter (to make a cutter just use an old hacksaw blade, secure it between two wooden halves and glue it with epoxy glue, they will serve as a handle);
- electric drill with thin drill bits;
- electric soldering iron;
- fishing line 0.3 mm for fishing;
- chisel (it can be made from a flat needle file with four edges, having removed the notch in advance; the handle is made in the same way as for a cutter);
- sewing needle No. 100 (often used instead of a thin drill).
- glue.
What glue to use and how to prepare it
There are several types of glue that can be used when repairing glasses. Next we will look at the main ones.
Styracryl
It is used by dentists. You can buy this glue at any pharmacy.
Characteristics:
- Glues plastic surfaces best;
- dries quickly.
Important! It should be prepared only before immediate use.
Epoxy
It is widely used for gluing a variety of materials. To make it you need to use three components in a ratio of 10:1:3.
- epoxy resin;
- hardener;
- filler.
The glue is prepared as follows:
- the hardener is mixed with the resin;
- aluminum (or steel) powder fraction is added to the resulting mixture to increase the strength of the glue;
- the resulting substance is mixed with a wooden stick.
The glue must be used immediately after preparation, because... after an hour and a half it hardens. Can be painted in any color using nitro paint or paste used in ballpoint pens.
Acetone glue
To prepare it you will need:
- acetone;
- acetic acid;
- plastic shavings.
The volume ratio should be 60:39.5:0.5.
Cooking method:
- mix acetone with acid;
- then dissolve the shavings in the resulting mixture.
It can be prepared in advance and stored in glass vessels using a ground stopper.
With these tools and materials at your disposal, you can easily and quickly repair glasses or get rid of damage, which will be discussed below.
Examples of breakdowns and repair instructions
Repairing a broken nose bridge
You can perform this procedure in two ways:
Glue and paper
To temporarily solve the problem of a broken nose bridge, you need to:
- clean the surfaces to be bonded using a varnish containing acetone;
- cut paper (glossy wrapping paper is best) into small strips, the width of which will correspond to the size of the frame;
- glue it to the frame one strip at a time (using a short strip to wrap around the broken nose bridge);
- wait for each glued strip to dry and then repeat the procedure with the next strips.
Stitching
To repair the nose bridge using this method, you will need:
- threads;
- thin needle;
- electric drill;
- a set of sandpaper;
- glue;
- wooden stick;
- several rubber bands;
- sheets of wax paper;
- cotton pads;
- nail polish remover;
- cutter.
How to carry out repairs:
- clean and sand the opposite parts (for this you need to take sandpaper);
- prepare the surface for gluing (using a little nail polish remover (can be replaced with alcohol) and rub the joints);
- both parts are fixed together (cut a piece of a wooden stick along the length that corresponds to the interval between the temporal sectors of the glasses);
- cover the optics with wax paper;
- then wrap the end of the stick with rubber bands, strengthening it;
- repeat the same steps on the opposite side;
- carefully combine both halves so that there are several points of contact;
- glue the nose bridge;
- coat the seam where the tear is found required quantity glue, making sure there are no bubbles, gaps or voids;
- Using a cotton pad, remove excess glue and wipe the surface of the glasses until it dries;
- set the glasses aside for the glue to dry completely, which lasts more than an hour;
- drill no more than two holes using a small drill;
- use a cutter to cut guide holes on both sides of the repaired connection;
- Carefully drill parallel holes on each side, placing the glasses on a soft cloth.
- sew the repaired parts (for this it is best to take small size needles and 10-15 cm of thread matching the color of the frame);
- when the nose bridge is sewn, you need to fill the holes with glue to impregnate the thread;
- remove excess glue using cotton pads;
- leave the glasses to dry for about an hour, but more is better;
- wrap the nose bridge with the remaining threads: from the outer part to the inner part with one thread and the other in the opposite direction;
- Fill the wrapped area with glue and leave it to dry for a day;
- After this time has passed, you can use the glasses again.
Pin and temperature
This method is only suitable for glasses with plastic frames:
- boil water (fill a small container with water and place on high heat);
- melt the plastic base (after the water boils, you need to keep the damaged parts of the frame above the container at a fairly close distance to the heat, this will help make the edges soft);
- insert a pin into the din from the edges and then place another on the same pin (while the plastic remains hot, you need to smooth it along the pin).
Important! Under no circumstances should the plastic frame be held directly above the fire.
Replacing a lost screw
A lost screw can be replaced in several ways.
Repair kit
If you lose the screw that holds the arch to the ear, repair the glasses using a special kit. It usually includes:
- small screwdriver;
- magnifying glass;
- screws of different lengths.
To repair, simply install the screw in the corresponding hole, screw it in and then break off the tip.
Sometimes it is difficult to fit the necessary screws on the temporal and anterior parts. The reason for this is that the hinge inside the temporal region holds them in place. This situation is corrected as follows:
- make a hook from a paper clip, pass it through the hole in the temporal region of the optical devices and pull it through;
- to maintain the location of the hole where the screw is inserted, you need to insert another paper clip vertically into the “gap” created when pulling the screw out of the hole;
- align both holes by inserting and tightening the screw;
- after that, pull out the paperclip (this way, the recess for the screw will return to its previous location and create a strong fit for the glasses).
toothpick
To solve this problem you can use toothpicks:
- it is necessary to align the holes of the hinge mechanism in the rear and front parts;
- after that, install a wooden toothpick through them as much as possible;
- Finally, you need to break off or trim off the excess parts of the toothpick.
Wire
Procedure:
- you need to remove the insulation from the wire;
- position the holes at the same level by passing the wire through them;
- twist it so that the temple area takes its original location;
- cut off excess parts of the wire in order to remove the irritating factor (they may scratch).
In addition to wire, it is advisable to fasten the components of the glasses with a safety pin (price tags in stores are often attached to them). It is enough to insert it into the hole to hold both parts in place.
Removing and filling scratches on lenses
You can solve the problem of deformations that appear on your glasses by using:
Special means
All you need to do is apply the product that is used in glass engraving onto the lenses. Thanks to its properties, it will remove the anti-reflective, scratch-resistant surface (film) on plastic without touching the lens itself. This product can only be used to repair plastic lenses.
When removing scratches, there is no need to clean and polish the lenses to reduce their thickness, as this will change the quality of refraction and render the optics unusable.
Household cleaners
- baking soda;
- abrasive cleaners;
- toothpaste;
- wax products.
They will fill in small scratches. But using wax will reduce the visibility of your glasses and will need to be used on an ongoing basis after a certain period of time.
Alcohol (ammonia solution)
After treating your glasses with one of the reagents, you will need to polish the lenses using a soft cloth that is designed for wiping glasses lenses.
To reduce the risk of future scratches, follow these guidelines:
- Use a glasses case. It will help protect fragile glasses lenses. The best place to store it is in a pocket or purse.
- Clean your lenses. Clean your glasses lenses daily using soapy water. The best way to dry your glasses is with a clean, soft cloth.
- Use only suitable equipment. Never use napkins, and also avoid using paper towels to wipe your glasses.
- Do not use antibacterial soap.
- Use caution when using hairspray, perfume, or nail polish remover. The substances contained in them destroy protective films on lenses.
Broken part of the hinge joint
How do I repair the broken part of the hinge that is pressed into the frame?
- Using side cutters and a file, remove the remains of the hinge elements fused into the frame of the glasses. Or, after warming it up well with a soldering iron, remove the fragment from the frame using tweezers and sand the free space.
- After this, bend the copper or steel wire into a loop and give this workpiece the outline of the letter omega.
- Next, install the resulting hinge element in its original place. To do this, take it with tweezers and heat it with a soldering iron, after pressing it at the installation site. During the heating process, the created structure will deepen into the frame to the required depth.
- When you reach a suitable depth, remove the soldering iron, wait until the plastic cools and the loop is fixed in the frame.
- At the end of the repair, do some cosmetic work using a soldering iron to remove any rough spots and fine sandpaper.
- You can return the shine to the frame by treating it with clear nail polish.
Diverging temples
Another problem follows from the problem of diverging temples - glasses practically do not stay on the face. They appear differently depending on the frame material (metal or plastic). But there is also common cause– the holes in the hinge elements become loose due to prolonged use. How to get rid of the problem was described above.
One of the reasons why the temples of plastic glasses diverge is the erasing of the edges where they come into contact with the frame. This can be solved by restoring the erased part using:
- fusing or gluing a thin piece of plastic onto the headphones;
- applying a layer of glue, which after drying will become very hard, followed by processing.
In the case of metal frames, the temple will be attached to a bracket, which is one piece with the frame.
Glasses fly out of frames
This problem is often observed with rapid head movements. This problem can be solved quite simply.
Step-by-step instruction:
- remove the lens;
- drill 4 holes that will be located on the inside of the window arc;
- place a few drops of glue into the drilled holes, then insert the lenses back, squeezing the frame tightly;
- leave for several hours (preferably a day) until the glue hardens completely. After this, you can use the glasses again.
The back of the earpiece is broken
Typically, such a breakdown occurs when there is no metal base (rod) in thick plastic earhooks. To repair them you will need to use:
- glue;
- metal pin;
- electric drill.
Instructions:
- You need to make a central hole in both one and the other piece of the frame.
- Then insert the pin (size 1.5-2 cm).
- Join the fragments into a single whole and treat the joint with glue.
- Leave the glue to dry for about a day.
The arc of the lens window is cracked
Most often the plastic arch breaks. This problem is solved by simply gluing the temple of the frame where the split appeared. However, for this you need to choose a suitable glue and this is quite difficult task. Professionals recommend reducing the load at the split site and gluing the lens itself to the frame arch.
To carry out a small operation you will need:
- a thread;
- fishing line;
- scotch;
- nail polish (transparent);
- Super glue;
- sandpaper set.
Procedure:
- cover the edges of the lens with tape;
- handle inner part the arches and the fracture site with glue;
- insert the lens into the frame and squeeze the gluing areas;
- for greater reliability, fasten the frames of the glasses using fishing line and tape;
- remove and clean the places where the glue got in;
- If scratches appear at the stripping site, hide them by applying nail polish.
Outwardly curved frame and arched temples
Due to such deformations, glasses are very poorly secured to the face. For plastic frames this occurs when exposed to high temperatures. And since they are quite elastic, this property can also be used when repairing them. That is, by heating, return them to their previous shape.
- The glasses are heated, usually in boiled water, using a pair of pliers. After bending the frames, they are removed from the water.
- The position of the earhook is secured by pressing with a heavy object until it cools down completely.
- The frame straightens on its own, fixing your hands until it cools down.
- If metal frames or temples are deformed, they are straightened using the mechanical action of pliers or hands.
Glasses are a very fragile optical instrument. They are easily subject to deformation: frames break in different parts, the ears break off, screws and lenses fall out. In order to return them to their previous condition, you need to have a number of tools and materials used in their repair. And the duration of use of the repaired device directly depends on how carefully you treat it.
If you can’t repair your glasses yourself, you can always turn to professionals. Glasses repairs are done in different cities, but repair shops in large cities such as Moscow and St. Petersburg have the best quality.
Nowadays glasses play a significant role for almost everyone. Some wear them for style and beauty, some protect their eyes from the stress of frequent work at the computer, and for others they are vital, since without them it is very difficult to examine and see anything due to poor eyesight.
They all have different properties, they have different type, and the material from which they are made. Their creators began to think creatively about appearance this item, making the design so unique and individual that they can complement the image of a person and emphasize his individuality.
Subtleties of repair
When glasses are actively worn, they are constantly exposed to external environment, and ultimately, any of them, whether expensive or very cheap models, reach the end of their service life and require repairs.
They break. The frame is most often damaged. Of course, in optics you will be offered to replace it, they will present you with a lot of options, which leads to additional costs.
But if you love this particular model and don’t want to change it for anything, or perhaps you have financial difficulties, then the best option will repair the glasses using his own efforts. If the screw that connects the lenses and the temple has simply fallen out of the mount, then this repair will not cause you any trouble.
You can fix the damage yourself, no matter whether the frame is plastic or metal. To do this, you need to use a small screwdriver, usually a flathead one, or a regular one. sharp knife to tighten the screw back onto the thread. And now they are working again.
Repair of shackle hinges with flex
For ease of wearing and use, manufacturers came up with flex. It allows you to open the arms of the frame no longer 100%, and their opening angle is much wider. When using this technology, glasses will not put pressure on the head, and it becomes possible to remove them with one hand without disturbing their shape, which eliminates their distortion.
Repairing such a model if a screw falls out will be somewhat different. Since the flex is a kind of spring, in the event of a breakdown of this kind, the flex bar is pulled into the cavity of the arch, accordingly, the fastening in the frame will not coincide when both parts are combined, and it will be impossible to tighten the screw. Repairs will require third hands or a vice.
When clamping the bow in a vice, do not overdo it and place some material so as not to damage or scratch the object. Next, you need to hold the base of the frame with the lenses and move the flex bar so that the holes coincide. All this must be done with one hand, since with the other hand the screw is inserted into this hole and tightened.
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Repairing a broken metal frame around the lens
Breakage of frames, even metal ones, is quite common. The simplest and reliable way To eliminate this defect with your own hands, use universal super glue “Contact”. It's great for this type of work. The glue fixation time may take several seconds or more. The glue completely hardens within 24 hours.
If the lenses of the glasses are made of glass, then the excess glue can be removed with acetone at the end of the work. If they are made of plastic, then it is recommended to protect the surface of the lens from glue in advance, as this can damage it. An option for work could be regular tape. They will need to glue the edges of the lens, but not glue the edge of the lens itself, which will be subject to gluing.
Before applying glue, you need to check how the lens should be installed and if there are any other defects that could interfere with the repair. Only a few seconds will be allotted for gluing; the movements need to be thought out in advance. Next, glue is applied to the end of the lens, it is clearly installed in the frame and clamped in the desired position.
When the glue dries and the lens is held in the frame on its own, we clean the lens from the tape (if the lens is made of plastic) and for a strong fixation, we tighten the object around the entire circumference with a rope of appropriate size.
A day later, when the glue has completely dried, the repair is successfully completed.
Repair of a plastic frame at the bridge of the nose
If the frame of the object breaks at the bridge of the nose or fastening at the hinge, the repair will be more labor-intensive, and in order to repair such glasses with your own hands, you will need tools and basic knowledge to eliminate such defects.
The repair is carried out like this
- If the breakage does occur at the bridge of the nose, and the glasses are made of plastic, it is necessary to make one hole on each part opposite each other, towards the lenses, using a drill on the sections where the split has formed. Hole diameter 1.4-1.5 mm, depth 5 mm;
- The next step: we drill holes on each of the broken parts, already transverse, 2 pieces, through the glasses. We place two above the longitudinal hole, and two below. The diameter of the holes is 1 mm;
- Next, between a pair of lower and a pair of upper transverse holes, we use a cutter to cut a recess up to 1 mm. Subsequently, we pour “Contact” universal super glue into one of the longitudinal holes, and install a steel wire rod there, having previously made notches on it to make the adhesion more reliable. The diameter of the selected wire should be 1.2 mm, and the length should not exceed 9 mm;
- Apply glue to another longitudinal hole on the second part of the object and lubricate the cut itself. We connect both parts together and tighten them with elastic wire with a diameter of 0.3 mm, thread them through the transverse holes and place them in the recesses. The remaining ends can only be twisted together, and they can be placed in one of the transverse holes;
- The transverse holes also need to be treated with glue to best quality to complete the work, but this must be done so that excess glue does not get on the elegant frame and damage it. After the glue has dried, the item is ready for use again.
Problem: the arms are moving in different directions
With prolonged use of glasses, the temples begin to diverge in different directions, thereby the glasses will no longer remain stable in the desired position on the face, but will constantly fly off. This situation occurs due to wear of the pads into which the arms rest when open.
There are several ways out of this situation.
- First: cut a ring from an unnecessary rubber tube so that it fits in size, and put it on the place where the arm bends to the glasses, that is, on the hinge itself. When opening the glasses, the emphasis will be on this rubber base, which will not allow them to open quite widely;
- The second method is a little more complicated, but you can also do it yourself. In the place where the opening of the object is emphasized, you need to make serifs. You can use a drill with a diameter of 1.5 mm. Next, use rolls of ordinary plasticine to make a temporary mold in order to increase the missing volume. Pour a layer of epoxy glue into this mold. After it hardens and becomes hard, it will be necessary to adjust the thickness of the worn part to that required.
Problem with glass falling out of frame
A common problem and a simple solution to it. To do this, you need to remove the lens from the frame. Further along the contour of the groove, which will be in the inside of the glasses, using a drill with a diameter of 1.4 mm, make 4 indentations no more than 1 mm. A drop of glue is placed into the created holes and then the lens is installed in place.
