How to remove the scratched anti-reflective coating off your glasses using Armour etch cream.

DIY AR anti-reflective coating removal for your plastic scratched lenses on your glasses. Using Armour Etch cream. Anti glare guard. Fast, easy and cheap.

[@mrpetestrashtocash8347]

Bobbie Jo I watched your video and decided to give it a try my glasses were so bad everything looked hazy I was ready to go buy a new pair at $300 so I figured the worst thing could happen is I’m ordering them Got the small bottle from Joann fabric with a 50% coupon so it was $5 came home did it like you showed rinsed they off and I was like OMG it’s like looking through new glasses so happy I chose your video because it was short and to the point great job 👍 Thanks

[@ronaldmorton3597]

All I can say is wow! This worked like a charm and saved me hundreds of dollars. Thanks for sharing!

[@jaytikki]

Omg!!! Thank u!!! I just tried it today on my plastic lens. But i was so nervous, and i left it on for just one min. I rinsed it with warm water. Now i can see again!!! Im so happy !!! (April/20/2021)

[@firestarterri]

I just tried this, not even five minutes ago and it worked PERFECTLY!! I’m so excited! That one tiny bottle just saved me a ton of money! I’m really glad your video popped up when I was looking up ways to try and remove the coating! Thank you!

[@dazgaming8960]

Ok...honey 😘

[@janesmith5436]

same!!!! i had to quit wearing one pair of glasses that I'd paid over 300.00 for. it was easy peasy and I'm able to wear my favorite glasses again. What a great investment this little bottle of Armour Etch was. Of course after I bought it my granddaughter told me, "oh, I have a bottle of that in my craft tote!" But I'm planning on using it to learn how to etch letters on glass objects anyway.

[@newyorklad3994]

This technique with Armour Etch just worked like a charm on my governor's poor boy plastic frames with progressive plastic lenses. They now look brand new and crystal clear. TECH TIP: Before applying armour etch cream, look very closely at the lenses to determine what side(s) of the lens has the scuffed-up anti-glare coating. After a few seconds of intense observing, I found that mine had anti-glare coating only on the inside of the lenses. That is where I applied the cream. Five minutes later and a quick warm water faucet rinse and they are perfect.

[@Shorinjinn]

Thanks for the tip 👈🏼👈🏼😉😉

[@marciabiernat4599]

Thank you, Thank you!!! My prescription didn't change, but my lenses were blurry, I couldn't use my glasses anymore. I tried Armor Etch and my vision is clear. 🤓 This method saved me at least $600.

[@eddiea3782]

I made the mistake of getting the anti reflective coating on my glasses. First time I have done that. The guy at the eye wear store talked me into it. Biggest mistake I ever made. Even while cleaning the glasses while wet and using strictly microfiber cloths the stupid coating scratched. I will never order that again. I have two older pairs without the coating which are five years old and they look perfect. My new glasses aren't even 6 months old and are scratched because of the coating. Never again.

[@aztekcayt7945]

TELL ME ABOUT IT IM IN THE SAME SITUATION

[@von1111]

Yeah me too

[@DigitalConfusion1]

@@aztekcayt7945 If you are still alive, please let us know why ALL CAPITALS. That is the equivalent of yelling.

[@chrisgeary4624]

Worked perfectly--thanks so much! I thought for sure I'd ruined my new glasses.

[@ctryclb]

This so worked. I’ve been in a fog for years. I’ve tried everything. It did get on my plastic frames with no damage. Thank you. We have the same name 🤗

[@ashleyrose3462]

This works! So happy I can save money from buying new specs!

[@qzorn4440]

i am sold, thanks...:)

[@fredblbs]

Couldn’t be happier with my results! Thanks for the idea!

[@jeffduyndam1392]

I used armour etch on a pair of glasses to remove the scratches on the anti glare coating. It worked perfect. I used it on a second pair of scratched glasses and it didn't work. After reading many methods to remove the anti glare coating I went to the garage and used an aluminum polish called mothers mag and aluminum polish. It worked perfectly. I used one of the micro fiber little square eyeglass cleaning cloths with the polish on it and rubbed firmly on both sides for a couple minutes. Then washed and wiped away the polish. Very happy now I can use my glasses again! Both pairs of glasses are plastic lens. I was pleasantly surprised the polish did not scratch the original lenses. Thanks Bobbie Jo for the video!

[@hardcorealienpg]

Omg just tried this on my glasses that were bad with anti glare scratches and it totally fixed them they like new! Thank you so much! :)

[@bretthildebrandt9250]

Thank you so much for sharing your experiment with us. These are things most optometrists won't tell us.

[@thebigcheese4453]

Wow you just saved me $200. It took me about 4 tries to fully remove the coating, but it worked with no damage to my lenses. Thank you so much!😁🤓

[@johnstolwyk8187]

May I suggest a cheaper, possibly safer way to do this. I have plastic lenses, transition, about 4 or 5 years old, with anti glare coating on the inside (back) of the lenses, that began to craze (tiny cracking and peeling of the coating that makes the lens look cloudy or hazy). As someone suggested below, use baking soda. I used a new toothbrush (dont use any used toothbrush that has even a tiny bit of abrasive toothpaste). Create a watery paste with the baking soda, wet the lens, dip the brush in the paste and begin gently scrubbing the dirty surface. Just do one portion of a lens for a while, then rinse, see if it makes a difference. I had to repeat the process about 5 times. I am amazed with the difference between scrubbed and unscrubbed lens. You have to be careful not to get some debris from the frame/lens gap in the brush, that could cause scratches. My glasses are clear again!

[@qzorn4440]

OMG...what wonderful water sound effects and water spray effects...:) a great video thanks and i will get some Armour Etch stuff, what the eck glasses are hazy.

[@yourebusted5786]

I just now tried this. Applied twice with 5 mins before rinsing. It had no effect on the lens coating.

[@Capronice]

I have two pair gone bad. I was ready to buy real glass lenses. I will try this first.

[@miguelrueda4714]

Thanks alot you really saved me a ton and I can see clearly 😊

[@carycoller3140]

I just finished removing the anti scratch, anti glare from my glasses. I used Easy Off Extra Strength oven cleaner. It took about an hour....30 minutes per lense. If it didn't work I was going to try this Armour Etch. I removed the lenses from my glasses and saturated them in oven cleaner and let them soak for 10 to 15 minutes. Rinsed them off while softly rubbing off the coating under warm water. Repeated the process a second time and it was all gone. I almost cried. I canceled my eye appointment.

[@johnmarcinik2063]

Thank you, I just restored three pairs.

[@kaseythomas7541]

Grateful for you making this video. Really works 🙌🏼 and saved me a lot of money.

[@T1201]

I tried this I had to do it again to get more off.now I have some white film look that won't come off So now what do I do?

[@crazyazzur]

Sorry I just read this. Did you work really fast? It can’t stay on long at all. I would try again maybe to soften the etching cream.

[@jeffduyndam1392]

Try mothers mag and aluminum polish. It worked for me when armour etch wouldn't.

[@RicardoJunqueira]

You're stunning. And thanks for such cool video.

[@johnnyblaze6364]

My glasses had scratches and water marks. I applied the Armour Etch I bought from Joann's for $13.03 usd. I did both inside and outside of my glasses and left it for 5 minutes. My glasses now look new again! Thank you so much! You are the best! 😊

[@brooksrimes]

I've tried 4 applications of Armour Etch unsuccessfully. I've also tried isopropyl alcohol, toothpaste and Mothers Carnauba Cleaner Wax. None have worked. Frustrating and sad.

[@jaydean7924]

I had this same problem, and I used baking soda. I made a thick paste with baking soda and water, and used a toothbrush to scrub the anti-reflective coating off of my glasses. It took a while, but it all came off. The coating was on the backside of the lenses. I rinsed and repeated the process about 5 times, but they came out great. The anti-reflective coating is a ripoff. It scuffs and scratches after about 6 months, regardless of how careful you are.

[@20thcenturyfoxyoutube]

it worked for me. i was a little careless and burned around the edges, but the center is clear as ever. thanks!

[@josephromero8754]

How did you burn it ? I don't want to do that

[@20thcenturyfoxyoutube]

@@josephromero8754 vs throwing them out and getting a new pair for 200, it was worth it for me. i guess it wasnt so much burned around the edges. besides, any "burning" could be taken off with another coat and wash of this stuff. maybe ill post it a pic somewhere, maybe reddit at some point.

[@Meenadevidasi]

Why they are selling this coating? It ruined my computer glasses. Will try this. Thank you.

[@taresabriles7224]

So you have to buy more pairs when it starts chipping

[@Meenadevidasi]

Of course. Why didn't I think of that?@@taresabriles7224

[@vedicastrologybyrani1197]

Good video👌

[@mrspmwoodward]

What year did you buy these lens? People are saying that glasses lenses made since like 2018, or even sooner, have a more advanced coating on them that doesn’t come off as well. I only heard that after I tried this method, and I had to scrub and scrub and it’s still not great. So anyway, there’s that. 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@bluefish849]

This method did a wonderful job on my high index lenses. So pleased to be able to see again. I only had the UV coating on the front side.

[@crazyazzur]

That’s great! I’m glad it worked out for you.

[@patrickgillis4430]

Not sure if the UK version is watered down. Tried 5 minutes, 8 minutes, 10,15,and then 20 minutes. Eventually 2 x 20 minutes followed by using a large/cut to wedg e point plastic pencil erasure was enough to remove the scratchy smeared coating that was left after applying the etch cream. Ultimately it worked but I was worried as hell that I'd ruined my glasses after the initial coatings just left a scratchy, smeary result. Thanks

[@naidrm]

Does this method work on transition lenses with AR coating?

[@skazcix4141]

Have you tried it yet and did it work if you did try it?

[@KelleeDavis-ss9hv]

WOW!!! This works amazing!!! I ended up leaving the Armour Etch on for 15 minutes and my glasses are DRAMATICALLY better. It's like ha ING a whole new pair of glasses. THANK YOU! ❤🎉

[@markstephens1149]

FYI-This etching cream only works on polycarbonate glasses and will destroy glass lenses.

[@Steve-yu6pq]

Just did this and it totally worked on my expensive glasses. I do like the anti glare but they were so scratched , that it drove me crazy. Anyways, I recommend doing it with one minute intervals and washing it off completely with water before drying.

[@user-qd8nz1lt4n]

Just tried this. Absolutely didn't work. Made it worse.

[@jessicaclark1776]

I did too and it made them foggy and cloudy And I did every single thing right

[@jeffduyndam1392]

Try mothers mag and aluminum polish. It worked for me when armour etch wouldn't.

[@michellejordan4186]

Worked perfect for me on plastic lenses with damaged anti scratch coating, not the anti glare, I chose not to have that after I ruined the last pair with it on, if only I'd have seen this I'd have saved myself some cash.

[@Dooguy]

its not my coating its like a foggy something on my lenses that are plastic. Has anyone tried this method with something like that? They have light scratches that dont really bother me but in spots on the lens its hazy. Its not the typical cracking look from the anti glare.

[@workingg4772]

How to get another anti glare coating

[@TheCrissandriea]

Im 💯th

[@dannydavenport1767]

Does Not work! lenses are so cloudy now I can’t see through them! ruined my glasses! Now they tell me this stuff is not returnable! Cannot get your money back!

[@DigitalConfusion1]

Why would you return it? It's main intention is not to be used specifically for glasses.

[@mesmericmichelle]

Awesomme!🎊🎉

[@ChaChaCafe]

Will this work on tinted lenses? Will it remove the tint or just the coating?

[@crazyazzur]

I have no idea, I only used it on anti glare

[@carycoller3140]

Are your lenses glass, plastic, or polycarbonate?

[@jeffduyndam1392]

Mine are definitely not glass. Not sure if plastic or polycarbonate...

[@carycoller3140]

@Jeff Duyndam Easy Off Oven Cleaner worked for me. Make sure your room is ventilated though.

[@BOBNAR96]

Was it used on plastic lens???????

[@crazyazzur]

Yes

[@flowerpower3618]

Unfortunately this did not work for me. I’m so sad. They refuse to let me use the same frames to get new lenses too.

[@crazyazzur]

Oh no, are you sure you had the protective coating on them? It’s only meant to remove that scratched layer.

[@marshalwest622]

I don’t understand why you can’t use your old frame UNLESS the frame is in bad shape.

[@jeffduyndam1392]

Try mothers mag and aluminum polish. It worked for me when armour etch wouldn't.

[@IkeLuvNY]

My anti reflective coating has chipped off my lenses also .......my glasses were SUPER expensive.....I cant really afford to get new ones.....I'm scared that I will damage them and I wont have any glasses at all. I hope this works for me, I'm so tired of people telling me my glasses are dirty, when it's just the film flaking off

[@crazyazzur]

Sirahn do not use it if your lenses are glass. If they are not, I’m sure you’ll be pleased with the outcome. (If they are glass, they have videos for that using rubbing alcohol) good luck. :)

[@IkeLuvNY]

@@crazyazzur Are glass lenses still made ? I'm pretty sure they are plastic , at least I hope they are .....

[@crazyazzur]

Sirahn I was thinking the more expensive ones might have a glass lenses. I’m not sure, but I don’t want anyone blaming me for that, lol. I swear it’s like I have new glasses. 👍🏻

[@IkeLuvNY]

@@crazyazzur you don't understand how excited I am !!!!!

[@crazyazzur]

Sirahn, did you try it yet? I’m excited for you, lol.

[@mrh5505]

I was sceptical about this method after looking at similar videos . I shouldn't have been ! It really works ! # delighted

[@crazyazzur]

That’s great, hearing positives results makes my day! I’m all about saving money.

[@az_pit_viper4270]

@Bobbie Jo you have very beautiful eyes 🙂🙂

[@Jay-Hand]

And Your eyes.... 🎵 Your eyes Jo.... They tell me how soo beautiful person you are.... 🎶

[@crazyazzur]

lol Yessssss sing it!!!! 🤣

[@candyluna2929]

I have like 3 hours applying and it does work but for some reason this is the coating from hell..and it is in all ways. Ita a waste of money and then it gets ugly on you. Anyhow, now the edge of the glasses still have the coating but it's like cracked During the entire thing I got better results when I washed the lenses with soap...but I didnt shake product ....maybe that's also why

[@jeffduyndam1392]

Try mothers mag and aluminum polish. It worked for me when armour etch wouldn't.

[@elaineniland8683]

HELP!!!!!! I used this on plastic lens as directed and they are cloudy! Any suggestions?

[@crazyazzur]

How long did you leave it on?

[@GhostPlaysGames]

Make an appointment at your local optometrist and get a new pair

[@elizabethho4808]

Amazing, but now I can see every detail. Got some house cleaning to do! Thank you!

[@flowerpower3618]

@@GhostPlaysGames you have no idea how hard it is to find new frames. And not everyone has the money.

[@jeffduyndam1392]

Try mothers mag and aluminum polish. It worked for me when armour etch wouldn't.

[@chellecat247]

I've used the exact same etching creme on the inside and outside of my glasses 3 times and the scratched protective coating on my glasses is still there! The last time I left it on for 30 minutes, and no change. What the heck! 😫

[@stevenbrown7422]

I had this as well on one of my pairs of glasses but if you then get a microfibre cloth, wet it then rub the glasses with quite a bit of pressure it should come off. Try the etching cream again for 10 min. Wash off then use a cloth and quite a bit of pressure and it should come away.

[@jeffduyndam1392]

Try mothers mag and aluminum polish. It worked for me when armour etch wouldn't.

[@fahdfou4612]

I think this product is just for cleaning not polishing or to remove scratches, thanks for the idea anyway.

[@crazyazzur]

It’s meant to remove the protective coating only. That’s something we usually pay extra for and it ends up scratching up bad.

[@lorenzeyewear]

the scrathes are still there cant you see them ?? and if u had washed them under water like you just did from the moment you got your new glasses they would not have scratched to start with

[@crazyazzur]

What do you mean the scratches are still there? The protective film vanished along with the scratches on them. I saved myself a lot of money! That’s your choice if you try it or not. lol

[@lorenzeyewear]

@@crazyazzur so you removed the hard coating and the anti reflection coating so they will scratch easyer now and lights will bother you at night without the anti reflection on them plus you will still have scratches whether you want to admit it or not

[@judithpaul7826]

@@crazyazzur He sells eyewear - of course he would ridicule your solution. Hope everyone is smart enough to consider the source.

[@ankyspon1701]

​@@lorenzeyewear You opticians should be ashamed, scratch proof coatings 'do not' work! A micron thin coating cannot prevent tiny bits of grit, sand, dust or sharp objects scratching plastic lenses! Even worse, the stupid coating wears away very quickly, ruining the glasses so fast, people are forced to buy new ones sooner than needed. "Clean spectacles under running water" you say, what a foolish suggestion! If all you had to do with glasses was clean them under running water, you would not need an anti scratch coating! But in practical terms you cannot clean spectacles by simply running them under a water, because that will not remove greasey sweat that runs off your head while exercising, or oils and foods etc that splash up from food while you are cooking or washing dishes. Normal human beings are very often outside, miles away from running water and unable to carry specialist cleaning cloths and solutions, so when they get their spectacles dirty they have to clean them using whatever is around and the scratch proof coating will not prevent scratches. The bare plastic lenses are just as good! Face facts, the scratch proof coating is a total rip-off as is the price opticians charge for lenses which are manufactured in Asia and cost just a few dollars! Go to Thailand or China and buy your spectacles, they cost peanuts. Walmart etc can sell perfectly usable frames, including power lenses, for less than five bucks! Opticians have been ripping us off for years, so sad they now have to also do it by telling people they need anti scratch coatings that do not work!

[@TheSixxxgunzz]

Do you think it would take off the chemical that turns your glasses into sunglasses in the light? I wouldn't want that to happen

[@skazcix4141]

Did you ever find a way to take off the chemical that turns glasses into sunglasses?

[@crazyazzur]

I think that would be different, but if they are already scratched up and ruined I’d try it.

[@TheSixxxgunzz]

Ty