Keeping Glasses Clean

Glass or plastic lenses ?

-- Dusty56@comcast.net

Plastic. polycarb safety corrective.

-- Sometimes when I am building something and it is out of square, I just bend my square.

And it is even more fun when sweat runs down and mixes with the dust!

-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"

Have you tried an anti static spray on the plastic yet ? Do you have running water in your shop ?

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No running water. I did try the spray but it seems to only work for about ten minutes when I am sanding. I am going to put an exhaust fan in my shop window tomorrow so perhaps that will help a little.

-- Sometimes when I am building something and it is out of square, I just bend my square.

a used dryer sheet works wonders

-- Rick Kruse, Rick's Rustics Handcrafted wood products Grand Rapids, MI

Dryer sheets! Now why didnt I think of that!!!

-- Sometimes when I am building something and it is out of square, I just bend my square.

Go to a local eye doctor and they will give you one of those anti scratch cloths. The last time I replaced my glasses because of scratches my doctor gave me 6 of them to keep everywhere. I also bought some of that cleaner spray, but ultimately the cloth is all I need.

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Becareful using dryer sheets on plastic lens. They will scratch.

-- If we learn from our mistakes, I'm getting a fantastic education.

Dusty56: You can use the wipes that are sold for computer screens be sure to blow them off or even better rinse in water first then daub with a cotton towel then use the wipes. Most polycarbonate lenses are treated to be scratch resistant and its is the most durable plastic I know if. Randolph

-- another tip from cooperedpatterns

Try agrranging your shop vac to clear the saw dust as you sand. All glasses should be rinsed before being wiped with any thing so they won’t het scratched. rt

-- RTB. "dumb animals are not stupid they simply can't talk "

You could get a better dust collector too.
My glasses are ok even when I sand but I work in a two car garage and leave the garage door open as well as run dust collection.

I use a microfiber cloth.

Another irritation is when you’re wearing a dust mask, particularly one of the paper variety, and the lenses fog up every time you exhale.

PITA

I use a respirator. It is worth it. I think I paid $30 for one. Its’ much easier to breathe and I end up using it more because of it.

I have a respirator too, and it doesn’t have the fog effect. I use it for more severe situations. It is heavier & less comfortable than the paper “nuisance dust” paper type. There are times I’d like to use something like the paper ones, were it not for the fogging problem.

I use a product called Plexus. It is an anti static plastic cleaner, protectant and polish. Originally used it for shooting glasses. Now I use it for all of my plastic lenses. It can be found on the web.

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