{"id":77856,"date":"2020-04-17T18:50:47","date_gmt":"2020-04-17T15:50:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/helloglasses.com\/journal\/make-the-surface-of-the-frame-matte\/"},"modified":"2025-03-14T14:20:36","modified_gmt":"2025-03-14T12:20:36","slug":"acetate_matte_finish","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/helloglasses.com\/en\/journal\/acetate_matte_finish\/","title":{"rendered":"Make the surface of the frame matte"},"content":{"rendered":"

Matte acetate frames naturally adjust to your complexion, and their rough surface is less susceptible to minor scratches. We’ll show you how to turn a glossy frame into a silky matte one, and if you already have frosted glasses, this method will help you restore their surface from scratches. <\/p>\n

The black glossy Moscot Arthur glasses were used as a prototype.
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\nThe frame is not new, so it was necessary to remove the scratches with a polishing wheel to achieve a uniform glossy surface. You can learn how to do this here – “Polishing an acetate frame”.<\/a>
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The main tools will be pumice powder, latex gloves and water.
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We received a small package of pumice along with instructions from the Dutch manufacturer Suzy Glam<\/a>, which offers to repair damage to its frosted frames in this way. They know a lot about finishing. <\/p>\n

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Suzy Glam decides – timber matte<\/p><\/div>\n

Let’s start preparing the mixture.<\/p>\n