How to Fix Scratched Ski Goggles

Goggles are an important piece of gear specially in winter activities when going at the mountain. They protect the eyes while skiing or snowboarding. Goggles provide a better vision for skiers which helps them to avoid any possible dangers on the terrain. It is obvious then why having scratches on your goggles could be a problem. Not only because it could ruin your fashion appearance, but it could also represent a safety risk.

Maybe you noticed some damage on your goggles and you are thinking how to repair that little scratch, the question is where to start from? Most people search for some practical information on ski category forum where everyone pops their question, hoping to find good answers. Others might do research on a site that link to the same category.

Whether on sites or forums, how to repair scratches on your lenses is a much-asked question.

Snow Goggles are a vital accessory for any snowboarder or skier and having instructions about how to repair them, can be super useful. In this article, we will answer your questions. This content will help you keep your glasses in good shape and give useful tips about repairing them.  The instructions in this post are so simple, they can be followed by anyone.

Start by Preventing Scratches

Goggles can easily get wet, covered with beads of water while you are skiing or snowboarding.

Since they are such an important piece in offering you a clear vision, you will need to clean them often and with careful attention.

It is important to know how to clean your goggle lenses without damaging them.

1. Keep your ski goggles away from scratches

Whenever your ski goggles need cleaning, try shaking them off in order to clear the lenses.

Or if you have a microfiber cloth, press it against the beads of water to absorb them from the inside and outside the lenses.

2. Resist the temptation to wipe the goggles with your gloves or rag

Snow can be very abrasive being made of ice crystals that will make the small scratches on the lenses get worse.

So, it’s best to let them dry first or if you choose to wipe them, use a special microfiber cloth. This is something especially to tell your young ones about their kids ski goggles.

3. Pay attention to how much damage there is on the lenses

For this sort of situation, take a good look of your glasses. It is very important to know whether you can do something to lengthen the life of your ski goggles or you simply need to do a replacement lens for your goggles or even buy a new pair of ski or snowboard goggles!

How to Repair a Scratch on your Goggles

Everything starts with cleaning the lens we want to repair and choosing the right product that will solve the damage. Here is a more detailed thread of the repairing process for your lenses.

1. Clean the ski goggle lenses before repairing anything

However, don’t wipe the googles with a piece of cloth. If you see any bead of dirt or dust on them, the best way to clean is either by blowing off those dirt particles or by irrigating them thoroughly. This way you will avoid forcing the dust into scratches or creating new ones.

2. Use toothpaste to repair the scratches

Squeeze a little bit of toothpaste onto your finger and apply it on the scratch. Gently buff it in circular motions onto the ski glasses using a cotton, soft, piece of cloth. Repeat this motion until you see the scratches go away. Why is this effective? Well, to answer your question, you need to know that this product has an abrasive component that is usually effective in cleaning the teeth.

Apply actual toothpaste and don’t use a gel toothpaste on the lenses. Actual toothpastes are abrasives enough to level out the surface and remove scratches and yet, gentle enough to not create new damage on the lenses.

3. You can also use baking soda

The process is similar with the use of toothpaste. The difference is that instead of toothpaste you now use a thick paste made of baking soda and water.

Buff it with a piece of soft cloth on the lense of the ski googles. In the eventuality you meet some stubborn scratch, gently repeat the process until you see it go away.

One more tip: if you have an anti-scratch coating on your lens, try rub it off completely to get to scratch.

Use Workshop Machinery To Fix Those Scratched Goggles

The Following video shows fixing safety glasses - however the technique can be used the same way on your ski goggles - proceed with caution!

 

Take Care of Your Ski Goggles

 

Sometimes the question is not about what to do if your gear is damaged but how to keep it in good shape as long as possible (even more so if they are fancy goggles with camera or gps). However, most of your questions and worries will be avoided if you have replacement lenses with you!

1. Keep your goggles in their protective box

It is never a good idea to throw your ski goggles in the rucksack with the rest of your gear when traveling.

By doing so it is most probably you will damage the lens of goggles.  Better to place your pair of goggles in their special ski goggle case.

2. Always have a spare pair

It is wise to have multiple goggles or replacement lenses. Not only in the eventuality you break one but also because of temperature variations. If your goggles get wet, you can switch with your backup pair that is dried while the wet glasses dry safe in your pocket.

3. Invest in quality gear

If you know how to take care of your accessories, they will last for a long time. However, the quality of the brand is also important (we have tested the top ski goggle brands).

Invest in good quality goggles and replacement lenses as well! Having several good options might be a nice idea in varying lighting conditions but also to have a backup in case of anything.

No matter what tips or information from above have your votes, we guarantee it will work. Most of your questions will find their answers in the useful stuff presented in this post.

Winter is best enjoyed not inside but in outdoor adventures, in a nice place, with your friends. Your trip is perfect with the right lens to protect your eyes and give you the right view.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Aleksandra Djurdjevic          

Senior Content Creator

Aleksandra Djurdjevic is a senior writer and editor, covering snowboarding, skiing and trends in outdoor winter activities. She has previously worked as ESL teacher for English Tochka. Aleksandra graduated from the Comparative Literature department at the Faculty of Philosophy in Serbia. Aleksandra’s love for the mountains, getting out in the snow on her board, season after season, seeking wild snow adventures across the globe helps her continue to be a top expert at CSG.