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Register Today Join the largest Oakley Forum on the web! JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly. You should upgrade or use an alternative browser. Will Chlorine Hurt Your Lenses? Thread starter Mr. K Oakley Enthusiast. Going to Vegas in a month, plan to camp out in the pool at the Gold Nugget.
My question is will Chlorine exposure for a long period of time hurt the lenses? I'll wash them when I'm done at the end of the day but As long as you wash them after you will be ok. Mizztyler91 Oakley Beginner. Yup, atrain gave you the correct answer. Chlorine won't effect anything about Oakley's, but do make sure you wash them afterwards. Teetogreen Oakley Collector. Your sweat, face oils, hair products, colognes, perfumes, and whatever else is out there, are all getting on your sunglasses.
And just like you wash your clothes, you need to clean your glasses. Otherwise, you risk long-term damage to your Oakleys! When Plutonite and Iridium the primary materials used to make Oakleys are exposed to certain elements, if left on for prolonged periods of time, they can actually eat away at your lenses.
The same things can also occur to your Oakley sunglass frame if not properly cleaned as well. Some manufacturers do not specify this information directly on the bottle so you might have to do your own research. If you have a pair of Oakleys featuring contrast-enhancing Prizm lenses , you may be wondering if you need to clean them differently.
Luckily the answer is no. You can clean Prizm lenses using the same Oakley lens cleaning kit and directions described above without any issues!
There are some manufacturers who make pre-made lens cleaning cloths, however, the same rules apply with the alcohol content. The time between cleanings depends on how much you wear them and for every person, your mileage will vary. This will vary depending on the user, however, it is very important to concentrate on the area that gets the most exposure to oils, sweat, and other elements: the inside. Be sure to clean the main contact areas that way prolonged exposure to harmful elements does not occur.
Meaning when you sweat, they will grip better. Naturally, by design, they are meant to absorb as much as possible so eventually, it will break down. However, there are preventative measures you can take to make the pieces on your glasses last longer. I like to apply a small amount of Purell onto a paper towel and liberally rub up and down on the rubber piece. The best part is that it dissipates in a few seconds and leaves your pieces thoroughly clean. You can also use the soap and water method shown in the video below.
Do not use laundry soap that contains fabric softener. I hope this gives some people insight on how to properly clean your Oakley sunglasses. These techniques will allow your eyewear to look like-new for a long time and allow the glasses to last as long as possible. Protect your investment and clean your sunglasses properly. Forums New posts Search forums Trending Topics. Premium Membership. User Albums New media New comments Search user albums.
Members Current visitors New profile posts Search profile posts. Log in Register. What's new Search Search Everywhere This blog. Search titles only. Search Advanced search…. Lenses and Parts. Oakley Reviews and Guides. Log in. Are Prizm Lenses worth the money?
There is not much doubt that Prizm lenses make a marked improvement in visual clarity, particularly with peripheral vision. People tend to think that a polarized lens is always better than a non-polarized lens, but this is not always the case.
Oakley eyewear is relatively expensive for two reasons. Hydrophobic lens coating: A coating on the lens that repels water, dust and oils. Some Oakley Prizm lenses are polarized, meaning they include a filter to block glare from reflected light.
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