How do you reshape sunglasses?

Answer 1

It depends on the frame material. Lots of Gucci frames are made of a light weight plastic material called OPTYL. Optyl needs to be heated up to a very hot temperature before it can be manipulated. If you try to bend this material without heating it, it will snap as it is very brittle when cold. Gucci frames may also be made out of another plastic material called ACETATE. Acetate still needs to be heated but not as much as Optyl as it will melt and could be destroyed if too much heat is applied. It may still break if it isn't heated enough. If the frame is metal, it may not need to be heated. I would recommend that you take your sunglasses into an Optometry Practice or an Opticians to get an eyecare professional to adjust them for you.

Answer 2

I hope you are asking about how to bring back the natural form or adjusting them. Most of Oakleys OMatter (plastic) frames will actually conform to your head, breaking-in so that they will be comfortable for hours. I know this because mine don't sit level on the table and all of them sit the same after I wear them for a while. One ear is lower than the other so one stem will settle and the other will rise until they sit comfortably, this process takes about 3-5 days with casual use. I have reset a few of my frames by taking out the lenses (so that they aren't harmed, they are typically the most expensive part so I don't want to take any risks) and placing them in warm water, do not use hot water, any coatings may start to come off because of the expansion and contraction of the plastic as well as the softening of any coatings. I leave them over night and in the morning they are straight again. For metal frames you can try and bend it back but in my experience, I have better luck just sending them to customer service for a replacement.

Answer 3

If your sunglasses have been damaged or bent or if they are just loose and need to be adjusted - I would recommend taking them into an Optometry practice so that an experienced eyecare professional can adjust them for you. If the frame is plastic, the frames will need to be heated before trying to bend them. If the sunglasses are over heated, they may melt and if they aren't heated enough, they could snap. If the frame is metal, they probably don't need to be heated but I still don't recommend that you try to adjust them yourself as you may break them.