How to paint glasses frames

Glasses are not only an item for vision correction, but also a stylish accessory that can not fit into any look in style and color. In order not to buy new glasses every time their wardrobe changes, some fashionistas simply repaint the accessory in the desired color. How to do this will be discussed in this article.

Why do you need to paint the frame?

May be useful in several cases:

1. For a certain outfit (for example, a business suit or dress) you need an accessory of the same color.
2. There is a desire to simply change your image, but you don’t want to spend money on new glasses.
3. It is necessary to improve the strength characteristics of glasses and make them more resistant to corrosion and negative environmental influences.
4. The old coating has faded, faded or peeled.

Whatever the purpose, the procedure for painting glasses is approximately the same, and the first thing you need to do is select a coloring material.

How to paint frames

Most creative fashionistas repaint their glasses using regular aerosol paint from a can or special enamel.At home, it is necessary to prepare the place where it will be carried out, since working with dyes implies an unpleasant odor in the room and possible contamination of foreign objects with paint.

How to paint eyeglass frames correctly

Produced according to the following algorithm of actions:

1. Preparation. It is necessary to remove the lenses from the glasses, and if this does not work, carefully seal them with tape on both sides so as not to overlap the frame parts.
2. Next, the finished frame is cleaned and degreased, and then dried.
3. The frame is placed on a layer of unnecessary newspapers or paper, and, if the frame is made of plastic, a special aerosol primer is applied to it (for example, BosnyPlasticPrimer). After applying such a primer, the paint will adhere better and last longer.
4. After a few minutes, apply the first layer of acrylic paint of the required color.
5. After the paint has dried (usually this takes no more than 2 minutes). To obtain a rich color, this step can be repeated several times.
6. After 10–15 minutes, when the paint has dried, you need to apply a special aerosol varnish to the frames. The varnish coating will not only increase the strength characteristics of the glasses, but also give them shine.

Reference! It is recommended to carry out all repainting work wearing a protective mask and a well-ventilated area.

When the varnish is completely dry, the glasses can be reassembled and tried on, evaluating their new look and the harmony of their combination as an accessory with various outfits.