Gen 1 Plasma Juliet Advice

[pupusasrock]

I purchased a used but in good condition pair of Juliets that are Gen 1 plasma. They don't have much discoloration at all at this point. I want to wear them on a fairly regular basis and want to avoid the darkening and discoloration. So what is the best way for me to do that. Is it worth getting a clear coat or something like that put on them? Any advice is appreciated. Thanks!

 

[gulfstream]

I've the same thoughts to be honest. Recently aquired a really nice gen 1 Plasma and yes I want to wear it. I thought of the clear coat idea too, but I really wouldn't want to lose that silky finish they have.
So, I'm going to wear them a little more sparingly and keep them clean and sweat/salt free, as that is what will ruin the finish.

I'm interested as to what others think here on this, good post !

 

[Carrera1963]

To be honest, I largely avoid wearing mine, as the best way to dodge the discolouration.

 

[OakleyFrankFMJ]

To be honest, I largely avoid wearing mine, as the best way to dodge the discolouration.

I agree with this.

 

[cyclerdoug]

Wear them. That's what they were made for, gentlemen! Wear them and wipe them down after each use to get the oil and sweat off the stems and frame, then clean the lenses. If they discolor over time send them to the X-Man for a refinish.

 

[SiRacer420]

I find most of the discoloration comes from the breaking down of the rubber ear socks and nose bombs. Heat being the main culprit. Keep them clean and don't store them in the heat. I have 7 or 8 first gen plasma Juliets and after I cleaned the discoloration off the ones that had it, it hasn't come back.

 

[WILL-I-AM]

I have to agree with @cyclerdoug. Wear them and enjoy them the way they were meant to be used. They may be a beauty to look at, but they look even better with you looking through them.

 

[gulfstream]

@SiRacer420 Did you use anything in particular to clean the discolouration off ?

 

[gulfstream]

@cyclerdoug Whilst I agree they are meant to be worn, I certainly wouldn't want to get to a stage with them where a nice first gen needed a refinish. I've other pairs to take the hammer of daily wear, not a matching set first gen in my case. I want to keep the original finish as does @pupusasrock

 

[Carrera1963]

Wear them. That's what they were made for, gentlemen! Wear them and wipe them down after each use to get the oil and sweat off the stems and frame, then clean the lenses. If they discolor over time send them to the X-Man for a refinish.

I just wear one of the 48 Juliets that isn't prone to discolouration instead Refinishing a first gen plasma would kind of defeat the point...