I have to duct tape my sunglasses
By AmberLynn
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
United States
May 11, 2019 8:41pm CST
The handle of my sunglasses broke the other day. I duct taped (I have black duct tape that matches the handle of the sunglasses) them the other day but I am going to have to do it again.
Okay, I paid $5.99 for them and so I could easily get another pair, but it's the principle of the thing. I'm going to duct tape them until I can get some glue to glu them.
Yeah, I'm "redneck"....
Anyway, I just thought about that tonight. I have a very early morning tomorrow and so I need to do it now before I go to bed.
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13 responses
@oahuwriter (26773)
• United States
12 May 19
Have you tried super glue? It works! I had to super glue my wooden board that's on my sewing machine. I looked at the board and hoped it works...and it worked. I've used super glue for my ceramic tea pot cover, it worked. Locite is the one for plastics. Good luck.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
12 May 19
This is just a temporary fix until I can get super glue.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
14 May 19
@oahuwriter Okay, thank you. I will look into it. Though I may end up just getting a new pair, I am not yet sure.
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@oahuwriter (26773)
• United States
14 May 19
@ScribbledAdNauseum
I was reading about it and the article said only certain super glues works on plastic and it was Locite that works with plastic. Not all super glues works with plastics.
@much2say (57760)
• Los Angeles, California
12 May 19
That's something I would totally do 
. The actual sunglass part is perfectly fine . . . and no one's going to scrutinize the handle part . . . so why not fix it and get use out of them until it's completely falling apart, right?
. The actual sunglass part is perfectly fine . . . and no one's going to scrutinize the handle part . . . so why not fix it and get use out of them until it's completely falling apart, right?2 people like this
@much2say (57760)
• Los Angeles, California
12 May 19
@ScribbledAdNauseum I'd especially want to keep a great pair of sunglasses as long as I could. 5.99 is 5.99 - inexpensive or not I'd rather not pay for another one .
.@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
12 May 19
Exactly! They are a perfectly good pair of sunglasses. I don't think anyone will really be able to tell, especially if I keep my hair down. So why not?
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
12 May 19
Exactly! If duct tape dont' fix it, nothing will.I saw someone at walmart recently who had duct taped their headlights on!
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
12 May 19
See? You don't have to go to the mechanics for something like that.. Atleast not until you try the home fix first.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
12 May 19
I just need it to until I can get glue for it.
@RasmaSandra (98072)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
12 May 19
At least you could still use your sunglasses. Hope you have a good night.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
12 May 19
Thank you, and I hope you did as well!
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@snowy22315 (209080)
• United States
12 May 19
You do what you have to do. You can probably tape them in such a way no one will notice anyway.
@bunnybon7 (50970)
• Holiday, Florida
13 May 19
I hate when that happens. with me it seems like takes forever to get used to another pair. 
@bunnybon7 (50970)
• Holiday, Florida
13 May 19
@ScribbledAdNauseum hope you find a good pair then you can be happy with.
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
13 May 19
@bunnybon7 Thank You. I just need to spend a little more on my sunglasses, get a better quality pair.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
13 May 19
I think I am going to end up just getting another pair... I didnt' use mine today, but then it was too overcast. I feel like I'll constantly be duct taping them. I"m not sure if super glue will work for these.
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@cherigucchi (15932)
• Philippines
12 May 19
If it is still repairable then we must do something about it.
@cherigucchi (15932)
• Philippines
19 May 19
@ScribbledAdNauseum That is correct
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
12 May 19
Yes, I'd rather not waste
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
12 May 19
@LadyDuck I am going to try it. I will take my sunglasses with me today but it's overcast and rainy. I don't think I'll need them, but my eyes can be sensitive to light.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
12 May 19
I am going to get some glue and glue it. The only problem is that I will not be able to bend the sunglasses shut, bu that's okay.
A family member suggested I take the wire from a bread tie or garbage bag tie and cut it to fit into the hole. That might work.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
12 May 19
That it does! I grew up with the "If duct tape don't fix it, try WD-40" attitude.
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@CookieMonster46 (13453)
• United States
13 May 19
omg, my dad did the same thing with his glasses, duct taped them., he will use to the lens fall out
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
13 May 19
I wouldn't do that with my regular glasses, but with my sunglasses? yeah.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
13 May 19
@CookieMonster46 I mean, stuff like that works to a certain extent. Somethings, however, you just need to replace. Different generations though, different ideals.
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@CookieMonster46 (13453)
• United States
13 May 19
@ScribbledAdNauseum well my father does that with anything that breaks, that is his way of fixing things.
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
12 May 19
That's not the point. I could buy a new pair now.
