Polished mag switch update

[cacatman]

@Brit@KSA

Check this beauty out!!!

If you're still around @N Jenner, what was the frame that you started with?

 

[Brit@KSA]

@Brit@KSA

Check this beauty out!!!

If you're still around @N Jenner, what was the frame that you started with?

Thanks Mr C, was about to look for it.... but here you go

Amazing idea for the next Mag Switch.

 

[Anthony Thomas]

Did you photo-document the process? It would be interesting to see what you did. Assume full disassembly? What about those lenses, easy to remove replace?

 

[BassbinVisual]

amazing work!

 

[marikenio]

Hi guys, is there a thread here on how to replace the lens & rubber on the Mag Switch? I have one that I'd like to restore.

 

[cacatman]

Hi guys, is there a thread here on how to replace the lens & rubber on the Mag Switch? I have one that I'd like to restore.

It's easy to replace the rubbers. The lenses are a "one way street". Once installed, people find that you have to cut a hole through them to remove.

More info here....

🦘Just Another Mag Switch Page

Last updated by cacatman 30th June, 2018 If you have any useful tips or information about mag switches, leave a comment! Introduction I love mag switches. They definitely deserve a place in Oakley's Top 10 Hall of Fame. Perhaps even Top 5! They're relatively rare now, but boy, are they a...

www.oakleyforum.com

 

[marikenio]

It's easy to replace the rubbers. The lenses are a "one way street". Once installed, people find that you have to cut a hole through them to remove.

More info here....

🦘Just Another Mag Switch Page

Last updated by cacatman 30th June, 2018 If you have any useful tips or information about mag switches, leave a comment! Introduction I love mag switches. They definitely deserve a place in Oakley's Top 10 Hall of Fame. Perhaps even Top 5! They're relatively rare now, but boy, are they a...

www.oakleyforum.com

Thank you!

 

[leecool]

Long term update on the polished out magnesium switch. Not sure if anyone remembers the thread but almost 2 years ago I stripped all the ceramic coating on a trashed mag switch and proceeded to polish out the magnesium frame. After polishing I decided not to go with any type of clear coat or protection on the magnesium, these have sat in my display case without being worn for just under 2 years now. The polished finish is definitely gone but they don’t seem to be progressing any further now that they have a good layer of oxidation.

Definitely worth it in my opinion if you have a trashed pair that the ceramic is coming off, polish em out and let them sit and oxidize for a very unique finish. The way they should have come right from factory in my opinion. Texture is kinda like oxidized aluminum but a bit darker in colour.

Below are before and after pics of the oxidation.

After polishing
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Almost 2 years later
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Hi there, how did you get the lenses out & back in the frames? Hot water?
cheers

 

[ConcreteGuy]

Long term update on the polished out magnesium switch. Not sure if anyone remembers the thread but almost 2 years ago I stripped all the ceramic coating on a trashed mag switch and proceeded to polish out the magnesium frame. After polishing I decided not to go with any type of clear coat or protection on the magnesium, these have sat in my display case without being worn for just under 2 years now. The polished finish is definitely gone but they don’t seem to be progressing any further now that they have a good layer of oxidation.

Definitely worth it in my opinion if you have a trashed pair that the ceramic is coming off, polish em out and let them sit and oxidize for a very unique finish. The way they should have come right from factory in my opinion. Texture is kinda like oxidized aluminum but a bit darker in colour.

Below are before and after pics of the oxidation.

After polishing
View attachment 603832

Almost 2 years later
View attachment 603831

Niiiice, what was used to remove the coating?

 

[delarscuevas]

Niiiice, what was used to remove the coating?

Sweat! ;-)