Lens Delamination

[tyroper1]

I’ve had four pairs delaminate. A pair of fives, monster dog, monster pup, and half jacket. For the cost of them I expected them to last with proper care. I also have a pair of costa brines that are 14 years old and no issues, a pair of 8yr old smiths that have no issues. I don’t expect them to replace a broken lense or frame. But I do expect them to stand behind a defect. When I called to see about getting the first pair replaced they offered a 20% discount. I’m not buying another pair of “disposable” Oakleys at any discount.

 

[ZCForge]

Nice first post. Did you come here to tell us you’re no longer buying oakleys?

 

[SharkSugender]

This post got me worried. How do you guys store your SPARE lenses to keep them from delaminating? i've read some delaminated even from just displaying them. The only lens i had that delaminated were the oem fire polarized juliet lens that i wore at the beach. Definitely got splashed with salt water and might got in contact with sun screen.

 

[tyroper1]

Nice first post. Did you come here to tell us you’re no longer buying oakleys?

Well thanks, It’s a thread about lense delamination issues. So first and foremost I was sharing issues I had on the subject . Second was my experience with the company not standing behind their product. Third I did express that due to the fact they would not stand behind their products I would not be purchasing any Oakleys moving forward. So I guess no.

 

[SharkSugender]

Well thanks, It’s a thread about lense delamination issues. So first and foremost I was sharing issues I had on the subject . Second was my experience with the company not standing behind their product. Third I did express that due to the fact they would not stand behind their products I would not be purchasing any Oakleys moving forward. So I guess no.

You can always go with aftermarket lenses. Oakley frames are unique and you can't find those in other frames. #giveoakleyachance

 

[tyroper1]

You can always go with aftermarket lenses. Oakley frames are unique and you can't find those in other frames. #giveoakleyachance

I did with the half jackets because I love them for exercising and playing sports. It’s just aggravating that I had four pair do it. I don’t mind paying a premium as long as get premium.

 

[SharkSugender]

I did with the half jackets because I love them for exercising and playing sports. It’s just aggravating that I had four pair do it. I don’t mind paying a premium as long as get premium.

I use old lenses. Just the plain iridium ones and non polarized. I don't even buy new models

 

[ZCForge]

I did with the half jackets because I love them for exercising and playing sports. It’s just aggravating that I had four pair do it. I don’t mind paying a premium as long as get premium.

In my experience, lenses have about a 1% chance to delam. If you use hairspray, makeup, lotions, sunscreen, bug spray or get them splashed with saltwater it only amplifies the issue.

Again that’s my experience. I am sitting around 450 pairs and only had 4 or 5 delam. And these were pairs that were sitting in my cases. I don’t know if a previous owner used any of the products mentioned above and if the lenses were already compromised or not, but I do know that none of the delam pairs were delaminated when purchased.

 

[LBlack14]

In my experience, lenses have about a 1% chance to delam. If you use hairspray, makeup, lotions, sunscreen, bug spray or get them splashed with saltwater it only amplifies the issue.

I've only bought one new pair from a brick and mortar, D!ck's to be exact, my TenX. I don't use hairspray, makeup, lotions, sunscreen, bug spray and I don't get in the ocean, they delaminated. Just saying.

 

[CarGuy]

I've only bought one new pair from a brick and mortar, D!ck's to be exact, my TenX. I don't use hairspray, makeup, lotions, sunscreen, bug spray and I don't get in the ocean, they delaminated. Just saying.

Cheers from Fairfield.