Remove anti-reflective coating using Armour Etch

This video shows you how to remove anti-reflective coating off your polycarbonate lens. This WILL NOT work on a glass lens, it will only make it worst.
What is Armour Etch?
Armour Etch is a fast acting specially formulated glass etching compound that lets you create permanently etched designs on windows, mirrors and household glassware. It contains hydroflouric acid, which is corrosive to skin. However, we are using this feature to dissolve the AR coating on the lens.
Where to buy?
amzn.com/B003W0MUVW - smallest size, thus cheapest I can find.

[@KarieThoma]

This worked perfectly! My glasses are like new. Never again will I get that coating on my lenses. Thank you for posting.

[@countrylifetales2700]

Just used this on my polycarbonate glasses. The coating was so bad, everything was always cloudy. These glasses cost me $600 because I had a cornea transplant and have a bad stigmatism. After 5 mins of rubbing with a q-tip, I then rinsed under hot water, and then dried it with an eye glass cloth. Now, *I can SEE AGAIN* . YAY. Armor Etch saved me a ton of money.

[@JohnAnderson-nn7hz]

Absolutely worked - took me a few trys but got better each time - Saved me from buying new glasses.

[@michellejordan4186]

Well this just saved me £400! I asked for no coating on my lenses they came with an anti scratch one that I managed to ruin with some kind of spray. No idea what it was but I suspect a makeup finishing spray possibly. Took them to the optician who couldn't remove the blemished coating and advised a new pair for £400, I booked an appointment to purchase some more. Then I came across this video. After checking that my lenses were plastic and not glass, I asked the dispensing optician, I applied armour etch for 4 minutes. Coating gone, perfect vision, no horrible marks, thank you thank you thank you 😁

[@kirkwhiting4587]

This was the best solution for my prescription sunglasses! OMG it worked just like you show in your video!!! If I could give you 100 stars I would! Saved me $200 on new script sunglasses , and now I have 2 GOOD PAIRS! Thank you thank you thank you!!!

[@mill1000g]

Have had my glasses for 2 yrs and i could barely see out of them because of the reflective coating and me not cleaning them properly. I personally let the armour etch sit for a few hours. After i washed them off with dish soap and water my lenses look brand new! thanks a bunch!

[@mandarr3853]

I did this on my polycarbonate lenses , and after two coats, all of the anti-relective was gone! Worked like a charm!

[@jenlyn60]

It works! I suggest you just do the front of the lens since the back is usually fine.

[@richardkane2470]

I would like to sincerely thank you for posting this video! After suffering for months with cloudy glasses I can See again! Perfect!

[@tracyreneau5723]

Thank you....i was desperate and this actually worked. I used a small eye makeup brush and worked it back and forth over the lens for 10 minutes then rinsed off. I only did the front of the lens not the back. It worked perfectly.....i can see!!!!! Crystal clear!!!!

[@thomasvranich887]

Used the equivalent product sold at Joanne Fabrics and happy to report it worked perfectly on two pair of glasses purchased at Sears Optical. After five minutes or so, the protective coatings were not fully gone, so after washing with hot water and drying, applied another coat for about five minutes and the coatings were completely gone! Like having two new pair of glasses...be sure to use a ventilated area and wear rubber gloves along with eye protection as described in the video. Thank you for the information!

[@homosapience6949]

Perfectly worked. Thanks a lot. Here I am Korean. I saved my glasses and use it just like newly purchased.

[@lorijones3891]

It DOES work! I just cleaned off the anti glare that was making glasses blurry. Left cream on 5-7 minutes. Just like the video.Did no harm . Thank you so much for this video. October-6-2021

[@grandpakent5179]

The first time my lenses failed after six months they were replaced under warranty; the new lenses lasted only six months. This time they would not repair them since the original warranty was over. I used the Armour Etch, two applications, cleaning with a toothbrush. The coating is gone and my glasses are like new. Thanks for the video you saved me hundreds of dollars.

[@muwahh98]

made my glasses usable again, thanks for the tip. I will never pay for AR or other coatings again. this was a $7 solution at hobby lobby using 40% off coupon.

[@joncokejones8710]

That's what happens when you pay for cheap AR coatings fam. I use AR coatings that are done with vacuum chamber with an ion beam blast. You get what you pay for fam

[@muwahh98]

@@joncokejones8710 the fact that they came off on one set and also on other sets stayed on isn't the only reason I don't like them. They seem to create wired reflections for me. Which doesn't seem right but it's just my opinion

[@joncokejones8710]

@@muwahh98 Yeah I've had those issues with the cheaper AR coatings, and crazing happened on my lenses as well. You gotta try the premium coatings they're pretty good all around, although I'll still get minor reflections, but it's a lot more comfortable. I like the Zeiss coatings because it's teflon coated

[@Droid720]

100% guaranteed to work ! I wish I would have done this sooner. You’re the man !

[@phillight2008]

I have $800 glasses with the expensive Cryzal brand AR coating - and the optical clarity has been getting worse and worse with micro-scratches over the last couple of years. I bought the Armour Etch from Amazon. It wasn't clear from reading online that Armour Etch would remove this particular brand of AR coating, but I took a chance because I just couldn't see. Well, it worked like a charm. I applied the paste to the fronts and backs of the lenses with a Q-tip, set a timer for 5 minutes, and rinsed under hot water. It's like I have a new pair of glasses! It did no damage to the metal frames. There was one little place where I could see a bit of the coating was still there, so I repeated the process once more and it is completely gone. I can see! I was very hesitant to try this because I don't have a backup pair, I don't have vision insurance, and I can't really see without my glasses. But they were so bad I just couldn't bear it. I'm so happy I tried this. It's amazing the difference. Also amazing how we adapt to scratched lenses. I hadn't realized just how bad they were.

[@alicecheng4767]

Awesome~ I'm glad that it worked for you!

[@phillight2008]

I'm reading this computer screen tonight for the first time in months without eye strain. Thanks for posting this video.

[@KarieThoma]

Phil Light Congrats! Same experience here!

[@TrojanHorse1959]

Thanks for confirming that this works, Phil!

[@TrojanHorse1959]

K. Leigh Thoma, Thank you for your confirmation too!

[@Lucy-rf6ur]

I too tried this on my transitional lenses and it worked like a charm! I can see again! Also I got some on my plastic frames and no damage at all! I'm glad I found this fix instead of buying a brand new set of glasses! I will never get anti reflective lenses again!

[@skazcix4141]

Did it remove the transition feature on the lenses I’ve been trying to get rid of that on my glasses

[@PauloCondez]

Just did it. Worked like a charm. Saved me €250. Thanks.

[@wildjanet8837]

worked like a charm! I tried several other things with no luck and I was afraid I was going to have to get new glasses. I put it on with a q-tip and continued to rub it for 5 minutes, washed it off and they are clear.

[@ghostshadow6628]

Awesome. I just salvaged an originally $700.00 pair of glasses. This stuff worked for me.

[@ingridpimsner9962]

Just did this and it worked wonderfully.

[@zephead2145]

Worked perfectly on my glasses. Thankfully mine were 20 years old and the older type of anti glare was used. I see some people have commented that it didn’t work for their glasses maybe they are newer version of anti-glare that doesn’t work with Armour etch. I’m very happy it worked on mine.

[@newttella1043]

This worked great. Though I left the Armour Etch on for 30 minutes. The reflective coating had been softened up enough that during the rinse I used my finger nail to scrape off the rest. Perfectly clear lenses now.

[@HannahSheehan]

Thanks for a lifesaver of a video! After two coats I had lingering cloudiness on my lenses. I didn't want to go take a chance on metal polish, so I went through about a dozen Zeiss lens wipes buffing it away. My glasses are back to fully functional.

[@davidbrodie704]

worked a treat for me too.spent 2 years with fogged vision.wish i'd done this alot earlier

[@picksalot1]

Thanks for the video. I had to apply Armour Etch several times to get the multiple-layer coating off the lenses. The good thing is that Armour Etch did not affect the plastic lenses at all, even though I left it on for as long as 10 minutes. As in your case, there were some scratches on the lenses. A couple of websites recommended these products to remove them: Non-Abrasive Tooth Paste, Baking Soda, Vehicle Cleaning Wax, Windshield Water Repellent, Brass Polish, or Silver Polish. I tried making a thick paste from Baking Soda (as recommended) then brushed that on the lenses with a toothbrush in circular motions. That worked to remove most of the deeper scratches, but it left its own small scratches that made the lenses look cloudy. I then used some MAAS Metal Polishing Creme to remove the small scratches and return the lenses to a clear luster. It worked surprisingly well. Before I tried the polishing cream, I tested it on a piece of clear hard plastic to see how it affected the surface. Other brands of polishing creams would probably work just as well. Test first, as YMMV.

[@davidfoss6189]

It works. I rubbed the paste on both sides of lens for 2 minutes. Rinsed with water. Anti glare scratches are gone with the anti glate coating. But it's 100 times clearer and I see with these glasses again.

[@stevenbrown7422]

Thanks so much for your video. Three pairs of glasses are now like new. Tried on my oldest pair -5min washed off perfect. However on the other two it took 2-3 goes and had to leave them a bit longer and then rub the residue off on one with a microfibre with a bit of pressure. It feels like getting my first pair of glasses again as everything is so clear. Alice you are a star.

[@homosapience6949]

Congratulations.

[@jp2o3222]

Damn this totally worked.. Tried everything.. Even the wipe n clear nothing worked. BUT THIS DID WONDERS AND SAVED ME MONEY. thank u

[@azonnoza]

This really works. Oh my gosh, thanks so much!! Ive done two coats on the outside and one on the inside. A little left by the edges so i will do another coating or two later on.

[@EswarValluri]

Thank you so much. You saved me almost $200.

[@softballmom695]

I've tried the toothpaste suggestion, the car wax suggestion and the baking soda one to no avail. So as I ordered Armour Etch from Amazon, thinking what the heck. I received it today and I just used it on my everyday glasses....expecting yet another epic fail and it TOTALLY WORKED! Color me surprised!! It worked so well I used it on my "back up pair" and now have 2 pairs of scratch free glasses. Amazing!!

[@shaun4bigblocks993]

These coating are the industry rip off. No wonder they are always included as free yet most places make it almost impossible to order without the coatings. I just want my durable glass back :(

[@brewster71]

Thanks. I got a pair of new glasses at Lenscrafters last year and they talked me into the anti-glare coating. Big mistake. It started to flake within six months, and the $500 pair of glasses weren't usable within 8 months. This made them brand new.

[@francinescott2101]

Worked wonders. My glasses are like new.

[@Supergee8]

I used a Hydrogen Fluoride (Martha Stewards) based etching cream, which works better for glass. I did 4 pair of glasses, the first was for testing. End results were, don't be cheap with the cream, apply it thick you'll get residue. Buy two good soft hair brushes. Two coating will remove all the coating, I found that you get residual frosting with one application. It works as all 4 pair of glasses are totally scratch free now. A $15-25 bottle of etching cream will last you for years, better then the hundreds glasses could cost you.

[@TheDudesterUK]

Worked like a charm!!

[@brockssn]

Thank you very much! It worked for me. I just did the outside lens though, not the inside of the lens. It also did not hurt the plastic frame, I tried to clean it up as I did it with a clean q-tip but I don't think it was necessary. It is great not having spots in my vision now from the peeling film.

[@terrytseng6429]

Good point! The inside of the lens probably doesn't need to be removed if it's still intact. Normally it's the outer film that goes. Did you notice any glare with just removing the outer film?

[@brockssn]

Nope, no glare!

[@melissakelley1769]

Does it scratch the lens at all?

[@wilfredohierro7777]

thanks for your video it helped me a lot I could remove the antireflex, from a bad job they did to me with my glasses you have a good day, thak

[@gtskyrider]

Man...this worked on my prescription sunglasses....so glad I didn't throw them out ...wish I hadn't bought a new pair...haha ohh well will have 2 now.

[@kylez3314]

Glasses were un usable, now like new! thank you.

[@henriksvanberg7394]

Yes it works. I bought a different brand but same effect. 25 minutes and almost all gone. I noticed small scratches afterwards, and I am afraid it comes from the paste; I did rub a bit but I do not think it is needed; I suggest not to. Think the paste is a bit abrasive. After first treatment there were some coating left. It looked a bit cloudy so I did it again. Would like to add a warning as well: be very careful with ultra sonic washers + glasses. My AR coating shattered...

[@tigeogr]

Perfect, you save me!! I just keep it for about 10 min. and washed with warm water!

[@janeholmes4770]

Thanks this worked perfect 💙

[@uptownphotography]

Would this work on a anti-glare laptop display as they put a film over the display...

[@BOBNAR96]

i went to the store where i purchased my glasses... was told no way to remove... bought some of this AE at a local craft store... applied waited 5 minutes, rinsed WOW.. BOOM worked great ,, thanks..

[@beckyballengee4200]

It works!!! Thank you!

[@littlegoobie]

will this stuff remove whatever's coating the front side too? i have glasses with severely crazed lenses on the front.

[@farahazmin3975]

my glasses looks like new. thankss!!!

[@steveridling3947]

It worked for me but I wound up putting the Etching cream on for ten minutes and then used a soft cloth with even more cream on it and really rubbed hard, It took about 15 time before I got the lenses completely clear of the anti glare. The trick is don't be gentle when rubbing you will not scratch the plastic lense.

[@manderson4803]

How can you tell if your glasses are plastic or glass?

[@mattkaneartist]

If it doesn't work as instructed and gets worse, don't fret. I have Warby Parkers--- I did 2 rubbings with q-tips and let sit for 5 minutes each time. No luck-- and vision was worse. Then I decided to switch to a nylon paintbrush and scrub for 5 continuous minutes on each lens, front and back. BINGO. Seeing clear as crystal now!!! I found the edges of the lens are difficult to get, as active rubbing is required--- so I did another 5 minutes on edges.

[@gregtoews7884]

pop lenses out first

[@aemckee6079]

I really had to scrub hard because my lenses looked a lot foggier only gently swishing the etching cream around…but another success!

[@Ph1lem0n]

My AE just came in today! I applied the coating, let it sit for about 5 mins, rinsed it and BOOM coating was gone! This stuff works. My only question is what type of material can I use to scrub the curvy part to remove the rest of the coating?

[@ItsMeSaly]

It worked!!! Tysm

[@lindsayryan3593]

This did take away some of the annoying coating, but it also created scratches and seemed to take off another layer unevenly. I did a few minutes at first, but it didn't make it much better, so I did another application for 5 minutes, which made it worse. I gave it a long final go for 10 minutes, which made it still worse. There are a few spots that are really clear, but I can't bring myself to believe that more will help, so I'm giving up. I knew going in they might be destroyed, so no hard feelings, but thought I'd share my experience. Mine are Warby Parkers - - my first and last pair from them!

[@silviasenpai1645]

Mine are worse too.. only pair I have 🙃😅😅

[@Catalin40Ro]

Worked perfectly also for me. I ordered a new pair of progresive glasses just because coating issues. I was not able to get lens without coating because was standard. I use the new one only at the office because this coating can deteriorated even if you put them in shirt pocket. So I bought Armour Eich and 1 hour ago I did it as explained in this video. My old glasses looks brand new and I can see much, much better now. More than that i can put everyware, use them in harder conditions, wipe them with any cloth..... because I get rid of that coating :)))))

[@lorettajophlin9404]

Worked perfectly! Thank you!

[@armaletalia3254]

Trying this later today. Thanks.

[@armaletalia3254]

Well, didn't turn out good. The lenses are worse now than they were before. Of course, I had a backup pair of glasses. I think I went wrong by applying it twice. I noticed some scratches still present after this first application and removal. In hindsight, I think those scratches were to the lens itself, rather than on the anti-glare coating. So, when I applied and removed it the second time, it was basically already on the lens itself, so I ended up scratching the lens badly. I used a small toothbrush to apply and scrub it in. I think anyone doing this should use the Q-tip instead, and apply it gently. Don't scrub too much.

[@alicecheng4767]

Thanks for sharing your experience, I'm sorry that this didn't work out for you. This process only removes the reflective coating, scratches cannot be removed and will remain on the lenses. I made the mistake of scrubbing the lenses at first and it left so much scratches on the lenses. Armour Etch will dissolve the coating if you let it sit long enough so you don't need any scrubbing at all.

[@edwinsultanmandajr.3962]

Hi, does this work transitional glasses?

[@techtube3831]

Wtf is wrong with the people who disliked this video? Probably idiots that didn't pay attention and used this stuff on glass lenses. I took my lenses out of the frame because they are metal and painted so I was worried about the coating.This worked like a champ! My glasses went from looking all scratched to hell to BRAND NEW again. Thanks for the video, saved me $400! P.S Not sure if this is discoloration or stain from the chemical in the Armour Etch, but I now have a very cool bronze tint to my lenses that was not present before, BONUS! Also just so everyone knows, if you have transition lenses this not affect the it At All.

[@sambotron84]

It took the tint off quite effectively but seemed to highlight the existing scratches on my glasses even more. This is only noticeable for the wearer so ended up being worse than before I tried fixing them. Glad it worked for some but it won't work for all.

[@maoo8467]

I removed the reflective coating but scratches are very deep, my child used her teeth and damaged them. What now? Will toothpaste.etc help ?

[@jamesha6419]

mines it did not fully take out .make me do it twice. It get worst.make me look through foggy

[@TheDumplingbandit]

what can i use instead of armour etch because it doesnt exist in my country '

[@NickMurray]

I did this directly to my eye just as you said, now I am blind in that eye and have to wear a patch. I look like a pirate.

[@alicecheng4767]

+Nick Murray pirate engineer, that goes after free big mac, that his policedog does not eat? muahahahaha!

[@chm2]

Nick Murray! Fancy seeing you here. SHould have tested this with Tui’s eyes first.

[@onecake34244]

Blind in one and can't see from the OTHER I presume?

[@charlesdarsie9249]

@@chm2 in

[@damonseawright]

Just tried this on my trusty old pair of glasses. They are MUCH WORSE. In fact, I'll never be able to use them again. The coating was beginning to peel in a few places, so I decided to take it all off. Followed the instructions exactly. Both lenses are now patchy and cloudy. Beware.

[@hardyjoe4278]

Does this work on Single vision lenses too?

[@rajjie88]

Warning: It may not work on the newer tougher coatings! I was very hopeful that this would work. I tried leaving the cream on even for 10 mins at a time. I realized my lenses have multiple coatings and it only took off the 1st layer and my lenses were still almost the same. So it really didn't work. It doesnt work on newer generation of coatings! (my lenses were from 2019) I also tried on an old pair as a test and it worked fine which were from 2010(older style of thinner coating)

[@jenlyn60]

Ok so i had these spots where the antiglare coating came off. It was very visible when they would transition to dark. I started with the outer lenses left the etching cream on for 5 min then began to rub the lens with the cotton swab. You will begin to see the coating come off and when you rinse it the first time it looks a little cloudy. Repeat the same process and the coating will come off and you will begin to see when you rinse, that it starts to have a clear lens I continued used several cotton swabs but eventually they were clear! You might have to do the edges along the frame again but it works! PLASTIC LENSES ONLY it will not affect the transitions

[@jenlyn60]

I did several pairs of glasses that I thought were ruined. I will never get anti glare coating again. And I didn't have to do the back of the lenses. Just don't get the etching cream on the back.

[@bluesriderDF]

Did not work for me. Tried 2 applications 5 minutes each. It loosened the coding but it is very brittle, and the underlying plastic lens scratched easily when trying to remove it. Fortunately aint this was a spare pair of old glasses. I would not try this on my primary glasses.

[@shaneh2105]

This kinda took the coating off, but what was left fogged up pretty bad, and after multiple applications it won't take off what's left. I am now without glasses until my new set comes in. I have no idea what I'm gonna do, currently I'm using a homemade cardboard frame with old lenses I had laying around.

[@lenalai537]

mine are already fogged up because i tried to use the toothpaste method to remove scratches and accidentally used a whitening one instead of a regular one. now that i've read your comment, i guess this won't remove the fogginess either

[@kountryedge]

It looks grainy. Isn't that cautionary? Looks as though if moved around you could scratch the lenses further? I was using my fingernail and the film was scrapping off, but now thst spot looks like a fog/film in that area.

[@rogerbrosnan]

Will this work on sunglasses?

[@homosapience6949]

Why didn't I know this good method.

[@AntoineDeSaintYT]

How does the etching cream does not damage plastic lenses but etches actual glass? Thanks

[@alicecheng4767]

Its because of the chemical, Armour Etch is formulated for glass. For plastic, you'll need special chemical, i.e. chromic-sulfuric acid.

[@HoneysuckleRose]

Great video. My glasses are good again!! I was so happy with the result that I tried it on another pair of glasses but forgot you mentioned to NEVER use the product on glass lenses and sure enough I destroyed those glasses as they have glass lenses. I can no longer use them : ((( Am wondering if there's a product that can reverse the process on glass lenses as I really liked those glasses and wish I would have followed your suggestion to not use it on glass lenses but the mistake has been made. Just wondering if there's a fix for this. Again, the video was great and my expensive glasses are good again. I can use them finally after 1 year of not being able to.Thanks

[@copperkeyracing6167]

I tried Armour Etch exactly the way you showed. Doesnt do anything. Popped my lenses out of the frame.Coated my lenses generously on both sides. Left it on for five minutes, then rinsed under hot water. Nothing. Tried again at 15min, nothing. Tried again at an hr, nothing. Tried again at 2hrd. Nothing. The AR film is clearly there, and missing pieces, but this 2.8oz bottle of Armour Etch I bought on Amazon does nothing. Going to try overnight, see if that does something. Some have said to work it in, while some have said not to since it will scratch/haze the lenses. So, I haven't tried the scrub/work it in method. What do you think?

[@kentaromyoujin2460]

I'm doing what u did, I'm on my 6th try, my lenses are very scratched now, they are plastic. I'm very upset

[@mel0-NRG]

I think it only works on older versions of anti reflective coatings

[@copperkeyracing6167]

@@mel0-NRG it ended up working. I just couldn't tell it had disolved the coating into seemingly nothing... my lenses were very hazy afterward, and I needed to buff and polish them for quite a while... and I need to do it regularly now, as the lenses get fine scratches very easily now

[@mel0-NRG]

@@copperkeyracing6167other commenters mention applying the cream multiple times to get the entire coating off, don’t know and coating outside and inside of lens may matter

[@richardrealestate8653]

Oh bummer, I was hoping this would have worked, but it did not work for me. Ruined my plastic lenses. Thank goodness I have a back up pair. Ordering a new pair of glasses.

[@trinamoyer9302]

This is a crock! Armor Etch is very gritty and though is may take the anti-glare film off your glasses it will scratch your lenses all to heck. I am now waiting on my new glasses to come in after doing this.

[@starshine6472]

Does anyone have any experience with using these on painted metal frames? Can the Armour-Etch damage this kind of frame? If so, is there a way to safely remove the lenses while doing the Armour-Etch treatment, and then reinsert them afterwards?

[@sourface116]

remove the lens?

[@CrayonConoisseur]

@@sourface116 You can definitely remove the lenses from the frames. There are many tutorials on how to do it. That way you can save your frames

[@danielle8890]

I am an optician and people ask all the time how they can get ar off. I am going to try on a junk pair of lenses.

[@richiesun9676]

I must have the best coating there is cause I'm on my third application. I can see it getting better but it's wildly foggy and still a good amount of coating left to get off.

[@leonardovillarreal6733]

Same here is it supposed to get foggy like that?

[@ilontos]

It did not work for me. My glasses looked scratched before, but now they’re cloudy, very hard to see anything through them. First I did 5 minute then rinse. Made no difference whatsoever. Then 10 minuets and toothbrush. This made a lot of scratches. Third try was 10 minutes in alcohol then baking soda. This created more scratches, but I learned my lesson. Ordered new glasses right away

[@henrywilliams1439]

Your not supposed to use alcohol on plastic, it will make the lenses cloudy, because it melts the plastic lens surface. Also, Armour Etch is not for removing scratches in the lenses, it's only for removing damaged coating. A toothbrush will scratch plastic.

[@annsmyth3840]

will not risk that

[@jessicabarradas3733]

Does anyone know what store I could buy this from and what aisle is it located

[@dabbles86]

Michaels sells it.

[@kooler6699]

why need to remove anti-reflective coating ?

[@yourebusted5786]

My lenses are plastic. This product doesn't work on lens coating. Applied twice with no effect.

[@marialerenzo86]

how about rubbing alcohol?

[@timmccray2951]

you can always clean lenses with rubbing alcohol, just dont use this on your lens , it will ruin it

[@galaxywalker2976]

can it remove the scratch on the lens? Thanks.

[@alicecheng4767]

nope :(

[@Ihavetruth22]

This has acids in it that will remove the coating. Just wondering if Vinegar could do the same? hmmmmm.

[@marxkartredge]

Put vinegar in one hand and hydrofluoric acid in the other and tell me which eats down to bone first lol

[@ianwarburton5433]

How do you dispose of the Q-tip?

[@copperkeyracing6167]

Swallow it. You'll be fine.

[@glooperscooper]

The trash

[@user-lp4pn6hy3l]

will this damage transition lenses?

[@MozzieSquad]

My question as well??

[@dbyers35750]

I tried this, didn't have anything to loose but $10 for the Armor Etch. The lenses came out looking clear, so I thought It was a success, but they were far from fixed. Had little waves in them. Like they melted and reformed. I had high hopes, but now the lenses are distorted. clear, but distorted. Unusable. I will never ever buy any coating for glasses again.

[@IamSchmo]

I have a very expensive pair of X-Cel Optical Acclaim 61 computer trifocal lenses that were scratched (coating only) and the coating had started to delaminate. I think this is the typical failure mode. The lenses are made of CR39 plastic (most common) and were coated with iCoat brand of AR (I don't know anything about these guys). The Armour Etch wiped out the outer coating with no problem. However there is an inter coating on my lenses that Armour Etch won't touch and that coating scratches easily. So easily that the brush I'd used to apply the Armour Etch scratched this coating. After playing around with some very strong detergents, 100% isopropyl alcohol, and concentrated sulfuric acid, nothing was working. I tried using toothpaste to polish the surface and it turned the coating into a foggy haze. "#%$*!," I said. Everything was going wrong. Then I used some amyl acetate (I bought it on Amazon) and it dissolved this extra layer of stuff. It didn't come off easily. I needed to aggressively rub a cotton cloth soaked with amyl acetate, but 100% of everything in the coating was removed and the lenses now look perfect. Perhaps another solvent would work better; I don't know. CR39 plastic is rather solvent resistant and I had other uncoated lenses of this same material to experiment with to verify the plastic wouldn't dissolve. There's another KZbinr out there that had my same problem with an additional layer that he couldn't remove. Perhaps this method can help someone out. Note - CR39 is not the highly refraction index polycarbonate lens material which is sometimes also used. I have no idea as to whether amyl acetate will work with this plastic.

[@lindamay2353]

ImarSchmo ok Koo

[@SBdunks3]

Why would you want to remove the anti reflective coating

[@chelleanderson8964]

When you get new glasses most of them come with the coating. What they dont tell you is that certain very common cleaners will damage this coating and cause it to flake. The flaking makes it almost impossible to see through the lenses. I have had my glasses for almost a year, $300 just for the lenses, and never had a problem until I started my housekeeping job 3 months ago. The tiny amount of mist from the disinfectant cleaners I use was enough to cause the coating to flake and I cant see a darn thing. I need these glasses to last me at least another year. Next time I will make sure I tell them I do not want the coatings added to my lenses.

[@whymelani]

why did you want to remove the anti reflective coating on your eyeglasses? I've seen several videos, just can't figure out why someone would want to remove it?

[@alicecheng4767]

+Melani Y because anti reflective coating can scratch, peel, or wear off and makes it harder to see. You'll start noticing blurriness/glare on everything you see, which can be annoying sometimes. If the reflective coating on your eyeglasses is in good condition, you should not remove it.

[@saragraff8419]

in my case.....my lense began to peel so it was like looking though spots of fuzzy only in one eye.......i had apparently got something on them...strong enough it was eating though the lens coating. like bug spray over last weekend. another good reason more people remove the coating is if your lens got too hot or sat in direct sun light to long.....like on the beach the heat can kinda start the cating peeling anyway!! :)

[@beauxcottle2389]

for me... it give me headaches. I think it has something to do with my motion sickness. I didn't realize it would cause this. it is only with the cheap spray on coating. more expensive sunglasses that have better materials never give me headaches.

[@Cerburuss]

Can't believe how affective this was. I am so so happy with the results. Especially as I don't have to buy another pair of glasses. they look and feel brand new.

[@Rize_Inn]

First coat didn't work. Second coat ruined them with scratches and they are plastic.

[@mattkaneartist]

This was my experience too--- I have Warby Parkers--- I did 2 rubbings with q-tips and let sit for 5 minutes each time. No luck-- and vision was worse, as you said. Then I decided to switch to a nylon paintbrush and scrub for 5 continuous minutes on each lens, front and back. BINGO. Seeing clear as crystal now!!! I found the edges of the lens are difficult to get, as active rubbing is required--- so I did another 5 minutes on edges.

[@LOhateVE]

video quality is great, but you might want to invest in a better mic. Thanks though.

[@seanphu99]

i did it and it left some fog how do i get rid of it

[@phillight2008]

You can repeat the process to remove any remaining coating that is hazy.

[@Angel-nb2fn]

You tried not on real scratchs, that was more like dirty kind of places.. It's not easy, I'll try.. Wish me luck!