How to sunglasses repair

In this article, we will know how to repairing wooden sunglasses

Can repair wood sunglasses?

Whether the damaged wood sunglasses repair, you need to consider the damaged part of the sunglasses. The damage to the wood frame sunglasses can repair. In this article, we will tell you how to repair sunglasses wood.

 How much does it cost to repair sunglasses wood

It depends on the damage of the sunglasses, but some minor problems like sunglasses can repair by ourselves, so there is no need to spend this fee to the sunglasses repair shop. Also we can solve the broken cross section of the wooden frame and whitening.

What tools should I prepare for repairing wood sunglasses?

Before repairing sunglasses scratches, you should first consider which sunglasses repair kit will be used, prepare in time, and then understand the repair process. Finally began the action of  repair.

Tools needed for repair: metal 502 glue, sponge or cotton swab, wood wax oil, broken sunglasses, 240 grit sandpaper and 320 grit sandpaper

How to repair wooden sunglasses

Before repairing scratched sunglasses, we should first understand the degree of damage to the sunglasses and whether we can repair it directly; then we should understand the repair process of sunglasses

The degree of damage to the sunglasses

Not all wooden sunglasses can be repaired after being damaged, and the judgment should be based on the degree of damage to the wooden sunglasses.

Repairable wooden sunglasses

1. There is a fracture in the cross section of the frame, the cross section is completely matched
2. There is a break in the frame and the cross section does not match
3. The wooden templesof the sunglasses are broken

Wooden sunglasses that cannot be repaired

Unrepairable sunglasses indicate that the degree of damage has been very serious, or it cannot be restored by repairing. The frame is severely broken, and there are multiple direct cross-sections.

The following analysis of three different wood sunglasses situation:

The wooden frame has scratches or paint peeling and whitening treatment

1. Rub wood wax oil directly
2. Wipe the surface with a cloth to fully absorb the wood wax oil

Ordinary wood sunglasses fracture treatment

1. Observe the cross section fracture
2. Dispensing glue
3. Cross section of connection fracture
4. Check for displacement
5. Polish with 240 grit sandpaper——–Handle edge glue
6. Polish with 320 fine sandpaper
7. Rub wood oil
8. Wipe the surface with a cloth to let the wood wax oil fully absorb

Ebony sunglasses fracture treatment

1. Observe the cross section fracture
2. Dispensing glue
3. Cross section of connection fracture
4. Check for displacement
5. Polish with 240 grit sandpaper
6. Use a black pen to fill in the connected surface
7. Polish with 320 fine sandpaper
8. Rub wood oil
9. Wipe the surface with a cloth to let the wood wax oil fully absorb

How to repair the wooden sunglasses spring hinge

We often cause the spring hinge to loosen due to some accidents, or directly cause the wooden legs and the frame to separate. So how to repair the spring hinge of sunglasses?

First, we should prepare the repair sunglasses kits.

1. Tweezers and the tools of adjustment screws and lens.
2. 1mm-1.2mm thickness of small metal or wood part
3. Spring hinge,which can connecting the wooden temple and the frame
4. Screws, fix the spring hinge
5. Detached wooden frames and temples of sunglasses

How to solve the problem of the screw can’t put into the spring hinge holes

First Uue a flat-blade screwdriver to take out the spring core of the hinge,.

Then snap a small metal piece of 1.2mm thickness into the slot so that you can align the holes. And fixed the spring hinge. One end of the spring hinge is connected to the frame and the other end is connected to the wooden temple of sunglasses

And the use tweezers to put the screws in the holes

Finally tighten them with a flat-blade screwdriver.

How to solve the blocking problem of smoking wood sunglasses

Tools: a household electric drill, 1mm diameter soft iron wire

Method: Install the soft iron wire on the drill bit, insert the iron wire into the smoking pipe, the high-speed rotating iron wire will open the blocked part

If you need a more detailed description of how to repair, please read on

The process of sunglasses repair

Repair process of cross-section fracture of ordinary wooden sunglasses:

1. Observe the cross section fracture

Before repairing, you should observe the cross section to see if it can match. If it can mactch, you can go directly to the next step. And it cannot match completely, observe whether there is any sawdust falling off. If the sawdust is still there, you can connect it with glue. Wooden sunglasses can also be repaired, but their aesthetics will be relatively poor.

2. Dispensing glue

Dot the broken cross-section with glue, taking care not to use too much glue. When using too much glue, the glue can easily stay in the groove. When left in the groove, wipe it with a cotton swab in time

3. Cross section of connection fracture

After the glue is applied, the two sides should be quickly connected in a hole-to-hole manner. Because the hardening speed of glue is very fast. Then hold it by hand for about 1 minute to give the broken part a time for bonding.

Please don’t panic, glue overflow is normal. Only need to remove the glue in the later stage.

4. Check for displacement

After fixing the break of the wooden sunglasses,  at same times check the break to see if there is any displacement. If there is displacement, adjust in time

5. Sanding with sandpaper

Polishing the joints with sandpaper can remove the glue and burrs that overflow on the surface.

First use 240 coarse sandpaper for sanding to remove the glue on the surface. Then use 320 fine sandpaper for sanding. The fine sandpaper is to further optimize some details.

6. Rub oil

The oil here refers to wood wax oil. Use a cotton swab or sponge to dip a small amount of wood wax oil to rub the polished surface. After polishing, the surface of wooden sunglasses will have whitening, and wood wax oil can effectively preserve the gloss of its surface.

In addition, the scratches of the lens and wood chips will also cause the surface of the frame to look white, just use a cotton swab dipped in a small amount of wood wax oil to wipe it.

7. Wipe

Use glasses cloth or paper towels to wipe the oil stains on the surface of the sunglasses so that the wood wax oil can fully absorb.