How to Change the Lenses in a Ray-Ban New Wayfarer Model 2132.

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[@acwarner7911]

Wanted to share my experience: I have a pair of 52mm rb2132's that slipped off my nose while I was looking down and fell onto rough concrete. It scuffed the frames a bit and scratched the lenses pretty badly, so I decided to buy take-off lenses from eBay and replace them myself. This video along with several others on KZbin was quite encouraging, but the procedure didn't turn out so well. Although I followed the directions in the video, the lenses did NOT pop out, and eventually I put so much pressure on the lens that it cracked. At that point I decided to purposefully break both lenses out. After cleaning the remains of the lenses from the frame I realized that they had been glued in! I wish I had placed the frames in hot water or used a blow dryer first: it may have loosened the glue and allowed them to pop out. Popping the replacement lenses in was easy, but I was extremely disappointed to find that they rattle around in the frames! My conclusion: Ray-Ban glues the lenses in, which may make them extremely difficult to get out, and unless you somehow glue in your replacement lenses, they will rattle around. Again, I bought original Ray-Ban lenses off ebay, so Fuse brand or other aftermarket replacement lenses may be engineered slightly larger than the originals so that they fit snugly, I don't know. I hope my experience gives some insight into any others attempting the same, and I'm curious to know if anyone else tried this and encountered glued-in lenses.

[@zreskhater]

Mine to not seem to be coming out either. Are they glued in now??? someone please help

[@acwarner7911]

Zach Eller I haven't encountered any descriptions of glued-in lenses on New Wayfarers (and believe me, I looked around online a lot), so I'm a little confused myself. No one can answer your question but you: I only came to the conclusion after breaking my old lenses out and discovering a dried, glue-like residue inside the frame's lens channel (coupled with the impossibility of popping the old lenses out with the ease demonstrated on KZbin videos like this one). My replacement lenses still rattle around (although not too terribly, and I don't think they'll fall out or anything), and I'm still debating whether to buy aftermarket lenses such as those offered by the author of this video and hope they fit more snugly, or to do some research on the appropriate glue to use to secure my current lenses in. Haven't really gotten around to it.

[@BullCityOpticianTube]

Andrew Warner Sorry for the delayed response. Email me at [e-mail] if you still need help

[@BullCityOpticianTube]

Zach Eller Sorry for the delayed response. Email me at [e-mail] if you still need help

[@andrewrose852]

I have a pair of 55mm new Wayfarers. I found they needed to be soaked in hot tap water for 5 minutes or so before the lenses would pop out. I found glue deposits around the lenses which was what had stopped them coming out.

[@tomslck]

You're a life saver… No more trips to Lense Crafters… I now have 3 pairs of 2132's in different colors. With my prescription transition lenses, it's now a snap to swap out the lenses to match formal or casual occasions. Thanks again.

[@BullCityOpticianTube]

No problem. If you ever need more Rx Transitions lenses you can go to my website www.freeprescriptionlenses.com

[@frcrepaldi]

thanks for your help. I just did it and it worked just fine.

[@IShouldReadMore]

Start out at the corner, end at the nose. Geez, that slogan made it so EASY! Thank you!!!!

[@theydontknowmeson007]

10 years later this video is still reminding me how to put my lenses back in!

[@FruityUnicorn17]

This was so helpful!!! Switched the lenses on my ray bans in under a minute!!

[@peterburdett5055]

My original 55s were a little difficult to remove. Then I tried your hot water method and they came out with much less effort. Thank you for your video!!

[@justinlaffey]

Was looking for an easy way to pop my lenses out and this method made it super easy to replace my lenses. Thanks!

[@stroywoodall]

Your video broke my ray bans. Thanks.

[@staticklingon2182]

I have a pair of prescription new wayfarer sunglasses and also one with clear (I love these frames) I was able to switch the clear into the black ones and the tint into the colored frames. They look more suited now and popped out just as easily as yours did. I'm glad I was able to swap them without any damaging or anything.

[@arno4429]

thanks for these advices !! my originals lenses g15 were glued as many people !! so i needed to put them into hot water few minutes and that’s it !!! thanks !!!

[@teachmecuriouscrow8593]

Thanks man. Was apprehensive until I saw you pressing that hard. Mine went smooth

[@bengarfinkel16]

Great video! Clear instructions helped me change my ray bans lenses

[@ozwrangler.c]

Definitely, warm up your frames. Using hot water or a hair dryer will make both lenses out AND in much easier- shows you how at ~4.50

[@fgbbus9750]

Worked like a charm on my RB 2132....just did it on 2 pairs and took me less than 10 minutes including lens cleaning with microfiber. Thanks!

[@jimmchenry3686]

thanks for this, very helpful, could not get stubborn 55m lenses out until watched your technique. entertaining too!

[@johnw4985]

Thanks so much.. You saved me a bunch of money !!! I have a pair size 55 945/57 Honey/Black .. Originally I had them in 52 which I had my reading strength lens added.. Cost a small fortune... After a couple years I smashed them to pieces.. I got 2 pair of 55 in same color used on Ebay for a great price, but had to pay for the larger reading lens to be put in., another small fortune . After 3 years they finally gave out.. Always the frame goes.. I was so upset until I remembered I had the spar pair & watching your video I had changed the lens in 5 mins.. Feewwww, I thought i was going to have to go to a lens shop & get ripped off again..Now if ONLY I could find this color again as another back up ! The Honey/Black makes for great looking reading glasses..

[@debbiekrawchuk8416]

Took a couple of tries, then used hot water, came right out and new lens in !! Easy!

[@Ty-fr3cp]

This worked with my RB2193 model. Thanks!

[@victoriashaski6886]

This worked so quickly on my rb4221 when I had to replace bc of a lens scratch. Thanks!!

[@dmac8247]

Thanks for the tips! Worked well. Just takes your technique using a little force and no fear haha!

[@mmc577]

Yep works. it is that simple. No hot water or anything needed

[@genleeman]

Best video/method for this! Thank you!

[@mbailey]

Couldn't get my wayfarer 55 lenses out at first ... heated some water up in the microwave for 1 minute and 20 seconds ... I set one end of my wayfares in the coffee cup for about a minute are two... then I used your technique and the lenses popped out with no problem. Thanks

[@amandajohnston5111]

Just did this to 3 different sets of glasses worked perfect. (All Ray-Ban)

[@docgimmethenews]

Thank you souch, very very helpful! Replaced my lenses super quick because of this. You saved me an aneurysm

[@hawjsta]

Had no idea how easy the lenses was to pop out, thanks

[@INK46]

Wtf I was trying to change the lenses for my Cats 5000 and I'm not kidding I was messing with them for about 5 hours. I was even getting blisters on my fingers, I was getting mad then I watched your video and it only took me 4seconds lol.

[@jenniferriles2860]

Awesome video! Thank you so much for this post!

[@antondatskiy376]

THANK YOU MAN! This was perfect, Sunglass Hut told me Rayban charges 80% of the glasses worth to do a polarized lenses repair&replace job.

[@paynetx]

Replaced a pair of lens for some ray ban 1531 prescription eyeglasses thanks to your video . The lens were tough to get out so I used a heat gun and applied heat around the edges of the frame for about 15-30 seconds moving the heat around continuously then popped the lens out using the method shown in this video.

[@RICHARD-hb9ir]

I'm so Upset with my New Blue Lens Raybans the salesman for The eye Dr) in the mall in NC ( lens crtrs) #1 had put a 12 yr old script in New glasses #2 used the display glasses everyone stretched out so the lens fell out first day and the blue lenses take far too long to turn blue I've never been so Disappointed in Ray Bans quality in my life and shame on Lenscrafters! Aug 8,23 From the Beach in Wilmington Nc ( eyeglasses )

[@grongus]

It was a very good advice to use a piece of cloth to remove the old lenses,as they both broke I could have injured my fingers..

[@krystianwiatr]

it worked! Thanks! I needed hot water, but after about 30secons it was super easy. I used original lenses from Luxottica on my RB2132 901 55[]18 I actually decided to make an upgrade to polarized lens, which wasn't as easy to order as you have to know the exact code when calling customer support which is RB2132 901/58 55[]18 ($56 with shipping). Good luck!

[@DoniDdogg]

Just did this with my 52mm rb2132 sunglasses with replacement frames from ebay. Worked great! Thank youuuuuuuu! :)

[@freeprescriptionlenses]

Glad I could help. I have just about everything you could possibly need. So next time you want something just email me at [e-mail]

[@acgrenier]

worked perfectly on my RB4179. Push through at the nose, perfect

[@dansbrazil]

Thank you so much! Worked with the rb4210 wayfarer too. Please, do a patreon so I can give you money for this!

[@mhartman1121]

Thank you so much! It took me less than one minute to switch out the lens on my Erika.

[@kevinlacour3045]

worked for me! I just replaced some scratched lens in my favorite 2132 RBs! Thanks very much for the video!!

[@Mark18235]

Just did this and it literally took me one minute. Great video explaining how to do this. Thank you for posting.

[@bikesandbeats4693]

Thanks for this! Worked great for my 55's!

[@janajaafar6782]

u made it look so easy dude although it isn't! took me hours and the lenses didn't even uninstall-_-

[@micahsingle]

Thanks that was easy, Sunglass Hut refused to replace my Raybans when the lens cracked after two days and told me I couldn't replace the lenses in the New Wayfarer and tried to sell me another pair. Took two seconds to remove the lenses after watching this. My theory is after doing the "trade in deal" they would of replaced the lenses and resold them since they were still brand new. Just my theory though.

[@BullCityOpticianTube]

I have 10 colors of this frame and 1 set of Rx lenses. I pop my lenses into a different frame everyday and have been doing this for several years with no breakage. I have been showing this to my patience and they are now doing it as well and I've never had to replace a frame for any reason.

[@RICHARD-hb9ir]

I bought another frame but ( see my other comment) the 2nd frame is a tad (mi nute) bigger than my original (Sample Rayban from Lenscrafters) Ugh Please only any suggestions Please?

[@RICHARD-hb9ir]

Nice

[@dannyup187]

I am getting them prescribed and I'm glad I can change the lenses if possible thank you

[@mikemac7431]

this worked for my 2132 52. Thanks for the vid.

[@rhaebeam]

wow I finally did it! after watching your video the hair dryer helped and did the trick! ty.

[@1Daddoz1]

Excellent video. Thanks for the help.

[@jsb8738]

Thank You.. Just Did Mines 👍🏽👍🏽

[@GTOberfest]

Awesome...worked like a charm.

[@tuckerturcato4304]

What an informative video for changing out the lenses! Thank you so much!

[@OntarioWoodlandAdventures]

Thank you! Worked perfectly.

[@endersi2]

You're awesome. thanks for the info, I love a good DIY!

[@KurtCHose-qb9jp]

Thank you so much! Works perfect and easy!!!

[@realtorniles5161]

thanks for the video, you made it super easy.

[@davidduffy1097]

Very useful, many thanks

[@colico14]

I did it! Thanks so much! This was extremely helpful. Much appreciated! Cheers!

[@mtronics]

This same video has helped me SEVERAL times over the last few years. Your content is AMAZING and explains it perfectly.

[@dlaroc]

I couldn’t get my Large Matte Black frame New Wayfarers with polarized lenses! (For some odd reason, Ray Ban doesn’t make this specific model). So I just got some polarized lenses from LenzFlip for my frame and swapped em! I now have polarized!

[@matthewlangworthy3327]

Thanks for the video. Worked great!

[@fosbury68]

Thanks. That worked perfectly for me.

[@DjNickNasty90]

Thanks a bunch man. I am now a pro at replacing broken lenses. Haha

[@bxblack]

I think you were trying to hypnotize us " Start at the inside corner push down at the nose"

[@paulbertagnoll4044]

perfect demonsration,thank you!

[@Cooltownmedia]

Thank you, worked perfectly!

[@PSGirl23]

This was amazing! We got the lenses in so fast - thank you :)

[@thaILLESTwon]

I have the polarized gradient lenses on my new Wayfarer 2132. I was surprised it was... Frank my lenses Reddit the middle thanks a lot

[@antoineweldon9037]

Thank you cause I didn't get any instructions on how to change the lenses and America best sure didn't say anything about a second set of lenses

[@dannyup187]

I am ordering the ray bans next month thank you

[@__q]

Ur video was the only one that worked !

[@McBain99]

Thank you, excellent video!

[@guyshepard9658]

Hot water method did it for me thank you.

[@fueltoblaze1554]

OMG this actually works!!! thank you so much!!

[@viiiiiiiiiiickable]

SUPER USEFULL!!!!!

[@kile20]

55mm replacement starts 2:45

[@carlobolanos6887]

Thank you brother man

[@thelegendarysweendog3171]

Thank you sir 👍

[@ervind738]

Aweskme video. Very helpful. Thanks alot

[@7Minuteswords]

Thank you so much ❤

[@paulc8549]

Cheers, saved me time and money.

[@bradondrumz126]

Very helpful!!

[@Barkymark]

Thanks. Got the lenses out by using the hot water trick. Now can you tell me what to do about the discoloration of my frames due to the hot water? :-(

[@cmbezln]

thanks brah, my lens0s popped out just like you saiddum.

[@Amfo22]

Managed to pop my old lenses out ok, but I can’t get the new ones in for the life of me. Tried hot water and a hair dryer and it really doesn’t make any difference. New lenses are the exact same size and shape as the old ones, so that’s right. Just can’t get enough force to push the final corner in. No clue what I’m doing wrong.

[@coryhollywood6021]

Awesome!!!

[@patonbike]

This is just what I needed, ordered some new frames and my prescription is the same.

[@JohndenHaanAU]

Confirming this works on RB4165. Thanks.

[@BullCityOpticianTube]

yep

[@carlospadron880]

Thank you

[@jonathanstevens4336]

For the 55 it is much easier to take the lenses out at the bottom, just give it a gentle push

[@davidg0101]

Great video, very helpful!!! Thank you.

[@joelmacyauski3354]

Not sure if I did it wrong or not, but I snapped my frame when I tried to pop out the lenses in my 2132 size 55s. 😢To people reading please be careful of putting too much pressure.

[@DanielGrows]

I have two pair of these and broke both pair also lol. They are glued in.

[@bremen123123]

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[@briankuipers5209]

Thanks for the help...

[@alreadyputitup]

I've got some Rayban 2140 50mm they feel like glass lenses, having trouble getting them back in, even with hot water and an extreme lens bending amount of force, they won't pop in. I've even tried contorting the frame to roll the lens back in, is there something different required for this model? the internal bevels are quite deep, it seems 95% of the lens goes in, but the top nose corner just can't seem to slip in.

[@gabrieladowney3858]

I had the same problem. What’s with the 2140 model? I love the frames but one drop and they shattered.

[@margiemorales1501]

Hola... Tengo unos Ray ban se rayaron .. Pero no son cristal no vidrio. Más bien o se parece plástico ...se puede llevar a cualquier rayban a cambiar su vidrio?

[@Kira36k]

thx so much

[@masgarbi]

Love you Sir!

[@minap.l9855]

Merci à vous 👍

[@cooldog52100]

where do you get the new lenses from ?

[@hillbillyartscrafts4367]

I got a pair of prescription wayfarers can I swap out the prescription lenses for nonprescription ones? If so can they be plastic or do they have to be glass like the originals? Thanks!

[@uncleorang3]

Do you know if changing the lenses on the Wayfarer 'Stories' will be as easy?