How to get rid of scratches on VR glasses?

The most fragile part of VR glasses is their lenses.whether they are made of glass or

If your device is often used by other people – friends or, especially, children, you may have noticed small scratches on these lenses.However, there is no need to worry and save up for a replacement: we have prepared for you some useful tips on how to get rid ofof these scratches with improvised means.

Prepare surface

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Before we talk about repairs, you need to cleanglasses – and especially the lenses themselves. To do this, you will need a soft microfiber cloth, a can of compressed air and alcohol or antibacterial wipes.

  1. Use compressed air to get rid of dust and dirt in places that are difficult to reach with napkins.
  2. Wipe all surfaces of the glasses with alcohol or antibacterial wipes and make sure that there is no dust or stain anywhere.
  3. Dry the device gently with a microfiber cloth, wipe the lenses last.

Are you sure your device is completely clean? Great, now is the time to see what can be done with scratches.

What are the options?

There are three of them:

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  1. White toothpaste
  2. Meguiars ScratchX
  3. Manufacturer's Warranty

Let's consider each of them.

Toothpaste

Don't want to go to the store for special ones?funds or wait for delivery? If you have regular white toothpaste at home, you won’t have to buy anything. But keep in mind that it will only save you from superficial scratches. Deeper damage cannot be removed this way.

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In addition to toothpaste, you will also need a few cotton swabs, a paper towel and a microfiber cloth.

  1. Making sure the glasses are dust and dirt freeapply a layer of paste on the glasses. It is better to use more to accurately cover the entire surface. Spread the paste with a cotton swab and leave for a couple of minutes.
  2. Take another cotton swab and gently “mass” glass in a circular motion, paying special attention to those places where there are scratches.
  3. Check if you are satisfied with the result: remove part of the toothpaste and see if you managed to get rid of the problem. If the scratches are still noticeable, repeat step 2 until the result suits you. If after 3-5 minutes nothing changes, then the scratches are too deep. In this case, we recommend using a different method from the above.
  4. Are the scratches gone?So, it's time to get rid of any remaining toothpaste using a microfiber cloth. Completely wipe off all paste – It's not the neatest process, so prepare to make a mess. If some of the paste gets into the folds, use cotton swabs or compressed air to get rid of it.
  5. Repeat the very first steps of this instruction to clean your device again. Ready! If possible, purchase protective film or glass to avoid future damage.

Meguiars ScratchX

If the very idea of ​​applying toothpaste to GoogleDaydream, Gear VR, Oculus Rift or other VR device does not appeal to you very much and you are willing to pay a couple of hundred, then you can buy a special remedy for scratches and abrasions. Yes, the main purpose of ScratchX – getting rid of scratches on a car, but the experience of hundreds of users shows that the product works just as well on VR glasses.

  1. After preparing the surface, apply Meguiars ScratchX to the lenses.
  2. Using a cotton swab and “mass” glass, paying special attention to those places where there are scratches.
  3. Wipe a piece of glass to see if it has disappeared.whether there are scratches. If not, apply another coat of the product and repeat step 2. After a few repetitions, you will see that the glass is clean and free of scuffs.
  4. Repeat the very first steps of this instruction to clean your device again. Ready! If possible, purchase protective film or glass to avoid future damage.

This method is much simpler, more accurate and more effective than experiments with toothpaste, but requires the purchase of additional funds.

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Manufacturer's Warranty

If the scratches are too deep to be scratchedwas removed at home, you have to contact the manufacturer. Check if your situation is suitable for the conditions when the manufacturer is ready to repair or replace the device. To do this, you can contact the nearest authorized salon or the store where you purchased the gadget. Also, the conditions are prescribed in the warranty card, which are issued along with the purchase.

Take care of protection

We hope you were able to get rid of the scratches on yourlenses of your VR glasses. It's time to pay attention to ways to protect glass from new damage – because you already know how laborious it is to clean them. Fortunately, protective films and glasses are produced for most VR devices – just like on smartphones. This will not only protect against minor scuffs and scratches, but will also help save the device if it falls.

If protective glasses are not available for your model of glassesfilm, then this is not a problem. Instead, you can always use watch glass protectors – They fit perfectly and are available in almost every possible size.