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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Glen on March 13, 2006, 10:49:55 pm

Title: Sunglasses- what sort for clear vision?
Post by: Glen on March 13, 2006, 10:49:55 pm: Dos anyone know what sort of lenses to look for in sunglasses which offer UV protection without affecting your view of the window?
Title: Re: Sunglasses- what sort for clear vision?
Post by: Jeff Brimble on March 14, 2006, 06:27:38 am: Snow/sport glasses are the only clear ones For wfp,use any that have uv sticker- mine were £3.99 and are graduated with the bottoms clearer thatn the top of the lenses.
Title: Re: Sunglasses- what sort for clear vision?
Post by: Spursboy1972 on March 14, 2006, 07:31:23 am: You will not buy better than a decent pair of Oakley sun glasses. They are so good that after a while you forget you have them on. ;)
Title: Re: Sunglasses- what sort for clear vision?
Post by: D.Salkeld_Ltd on March 14, 2006, 01:35:14 pm: Nice One Glen....................
Theres optimism for you!!!
Even through all this snow and rain........
Here comes the SUN!!

David
Title: Re: Sunglasses- what sort for clear vision?
Post by: WavieDavie on March 14, 2006, 03:48:52 pm: I've used these for cycling for years . . . http://www.edinburgh-bicycle.co.uk/catalogue/detail.cfm?ID=17360

Interchangable lenses for different light conditions - ACE!

You can get Oakleys on the same site.
Title: Re: Sunglasses- what sort for clear vision?
Post by: JM123 on March 14, 2006, 04:20:51 pm: For me it has to be the Ray-Bans, 100%UV lens, lightweight frame and the lenses are so good its like crystal, try them you'll see a massive difference.
Title: Re: Sunglasses- what sort for clear vision?
Post by: JohnL on March 14, 2006, 06:09:04 pm: re Wavie davie

the Edinburgh Bike Co list a set of glasses with the following spec

. . . You get:

* A pair of smoke lenses for bright light.
* A pair of yellow lenses for low light.
* A pair of clear lenses for no light.
* Wraparound shape deflects wind and glare.
* Rubber temple tips & nose piece for comfort.
* Soft carry pouch with pockets for spare lenses.
* Exceeds British and CE standards.

note the third item down ;D ;D ;D

JohnL
Title: Re: Sunglasses- what sort for clear vision?
Post by: Sir Squeaky on March 14, 2006, 06:34:00 pm: Welding fetish? ;D
Title: Re: Sunglasses- what sort for clear vision?
Post by: Glen on March 14, 2006, 11:27:39 pm: Quote
I've used these for cycling for years . . . http://www.edinburgh-bicycle.co.uk/catalogue/detail.cfm?ID=17360

Interchangable lenses for different light conditions - ACE!

You can get Oakleys on the same site.

Hi Wavy Davy,

I thought you had left the forum - hadn't seen any posts for ages! Which lenses would you use for window cleaning?
Title: Re: Sunglasses- what sort for clear vision?
Post by: edd on March 15, 2006, 09:05:21 pm: nice 1 squeaky lol
Title: Re: Sunglasses- what sort for clear vision?
Post by: Mr. S on March 16, 2006, 10:00:32 pm: I dont know, whatever next, Squeaky suggesting we all go out and look like DARTH VADER!!!! ;D

Yesterday my missus said we looked like GHOSTBUSTERS with our Shurflo backpack on!!!! :D :D
Title: Re: Sunglasses- what sort for clear vision?
Post by: Glen on July 21, 2006, 11:37:02 pm: I've had two pairs of the revolution blades in the last month and both have snapped on the earpieces. Can anyone recommend other sunglasses and where to buy them?
Title: Re: Sunglasses- what sort for clear vision?
Post by: WavieDavie on July 22, 2006, 09:21:03 am: Quote from: Glen on July 21, 2006, 11:37:02 pm
I've had two pairs of the revolution blades in the last month and both have snapped on the earpieces. Can anyone recommend other sunglasses and where to buy them?
Have you got back to the Co-op and asked for replacements? I've had a pair for years - the all-in-one lenses right enough - but that was why I was recommending them to everyone and bought them for the lads.

Hi Wavy Davy,
I thought you had left the forum - hadn't seen any posts for ages! Which lenses would you use for window cleaning?
Nah, it's in the blood, Glen! I'm not on ALL the time - I take wee fits and starts - that'll be why I missed your question first time round. Wasn't being rude, honest.
I use the smoke lenses for poling, and the others for cycling. Yellow for low light if I'm going through woods, and the clear just to keep flies out of my eyes anyway!
Title: Re: Sunglasses- what sort for clear vision?
Post by: Glen on July 22, 2006, 11:00:11 am: Quote
Have you got back to the Co-op and asked for replacements? I've had a pair for years - the all-in-one lenses right enough - but that was why I was recommending them to everyone and bought them for the lads.

Yes I have and they have replaced them without quibble but I think the problem has arisen from wearing them on my forehead when indoors; the plastic earpieces just can't take the strain and eventually snap. I've probably got the "wrong" shape of head ::)
Title: Re: Sunglasses- what sort for clear vision?
Post by: Sarah Sarill on July 22, 2006, 01:14:42 pm: Not totally relevant to the questionbut if you wear tinted prescription glasses make sure you put on a high factor underneath the eye and on the eyelid.

To much direct exposure to the sun once burnt my eyes.

Optician told me its because of the magnifying effects of the prescription lenses. - Ouch ::)

Sarah
Title: Re: Sunglasses- what sort for clear vision?
Post by: Clear Vision on July 22, 2006, 09:18:45 pm: You want a clear vision???

Come and work with me ;D ;D ;D

Matthew
Clear Vision
Title: Re: Sunglasses- what sort for clear vision?
Post by: mick40 on July 22, 2006, 09:25:21 pm: i was wondering when you would answer this thread ;D
Title: Re: Sunglasses- what sort for clear vision?
Post by: Clear Vision on July 22, 2006, 09:28:16 pm: Just spotted it mick!
Title: Re: Sunglasses- what sort for clear vision?
Post by: mick40 on July 22, 2006, 09:35:18 pm: done a bit canvassing this week matt.that friggin geizajob had been already.lol
Title: Re: Sunglasses- what sort for clear vision?
Post by: Clear Vision on July 22, 2006, 09:36:53 pm: I just took 2 jobs off them the other day as they wont clean insides! ;D ;D

Have a look at this post mick! Was out fishing last week a caught a real beauty!!

http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/index.php?topic=16459.40
Title: Re: Sunglasses- what sort for clear vision?
Post by: mick40 on July 22, 2006, 10:00:37 pm: lol just had a look,you need to start pumpin some iron ;D

think ive got one of his jobs also,the guy asked me how much to clean his windows and after i gave him a price he told me geeza done it but i was cheaper.

::)there may be trouble ahead<whistle>haha bring it on.