Care and durability
Maintenance that extends the life of your sunglasses
Lens coatings, hinges, and acetate frames respond to daily habits. These documented routines explain how to clean, store, and adjust a pair so it lasts season after season.
Three habits protect most pairs: rinse before wiping, keep the frame out of heat, and tighten hinges before they loosen.
Daily routine
A four-step protocol for lenses and hinges
01
Rinse the lenses
Wash lenses under lukewarm water before touching them. This lifts grit that would otherwise scratch the coating when wiped.
02
Dry with microfibre
Use a clean microfibre cloth in a single gentle pass. Avoid tissues, shirt hems, and paper towels, which leave fibres or abrade the surface.
03
Store in a rigid case
Keep the pair in a hard case, lenses facing up, away from the dashboard. Excess cabin heat can warp acetate and degrade anti-reflective layers.
04
Stabilize the hinge screws
Apply a small amount of thread-locking compound to hinge screws and check them periodically. This prevents barrel wobble and keeps the temples aligned.
Repair and lifespan
Know when to adjust at home and when to see a professional
Minor hinge tension can be corrected with a small screwdriver and a gentle hand. Lens misalignment, bent frame geometry, or stripped hardware call for an optician or a qualified repair service. Replacing a worn screw is often simpler than it looks, but forcing a damaged thread usually makes the repair more costly.
A well-maintained pair can remain comfortable and optically reliable for many years. Keep notes on what you service and when, so you can judge whether a repair is worth making.
