How to Polish a Plastic Lens
The plastic lens on most camera phones and inexpensive digital cameras scratches very easily. The plastic lens on the camera can be almost un-usable after just a few months of normal wear-and-tear. Polishing the plastic lens will remove a small layer of the plastic so that the surface is smooth and even again. The process is simple and will protect the plastic lens on your camera.
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Things You'll Need
- Plastic lens
- Tissue
- Masking tape
- Plastic display polish or plastic scratch remover
- Lint-free cloth
Instructions
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Instructions
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Clean the plastic lens with a damp tissue to remove any dust or debris.
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Use the tape to mask off areas of the phone or camera you don't want to polish or have the polish come in contact with.
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Put a few drops of the plastic display polish onto the plastic lens.
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Use firm, but not crushing, circular strokes with the lint-free cloth to rub the polish into the lens. Rub for one to three minutes.
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Repeat the treatment as necessary to fully polish the entire lens.
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Wipe lens clean with a tissue to remove any leftover residue
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Tips & Warnings
Deep scratches may require several polishings.
Polishing the plastic lens too much may diminish photo quality.
