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How We Repair Ray-Ban Hinges — Don’t Toss Your Favorite Frames Yet

Your Ray-Bans are built to last—but even durable frames can develop hinge problems over time. Whether you’re dealing with a loose screw, wobbly arm, or a broken hinge, the good news is: we can fix it.

At All-American Eyeglass Repair, hinge issues on Ray-Bans are one of our most common daily repairs, and we’ve mastered the process.

🔍 Why Do Ray-Ban Hinges Break?

  • Wear & tear: Screws loosen over time with daily use.
  • Accidental damage: Sat on your sunglasses? You’re not alone.
  • Corrosion: Moisture can cause rust or deterioration on metal frames.

🔧 What We Can Do

We offer expert-level hinge repairs for all Ray-Ban styles, including:

🕶️ Classic Metal Aviators – (RB3025, RB3030)

Known for their thin wire frames and teardrop shape, aviators can easily warp or crack at the hinge if dropped or bent.

😎 Wayfarer Acetate Frames – (RB2140, RB2132)

These iconic thick-plastic frames often experience stress at the hinge from opening/closing or improper adjustment.

🧷 Clubmaster Styles – (RB3016, RB5154)

Clubmasters have a combination metal/plastic construction, making them more prone to hinge cracks and barrel separation.

🧳 Folding Styles – (RB4105, RB3477)

Folding Ray-Bans have additional hinge points—each one a potential weak spot if not maintained properly.

Depending on the issue, we may:

  • Tighten or replace screws
  • Install new hinge barrels
  • Laser-weld broken hinges
  • Realign and reshape the frame for perfect fit

Even if your frames are cracked at the hinge, we have micro-welding equipment that allows us to rebuild the hinge connection—no matter how bad it looks.

⏱️ Fast Turnaround, Local or Nationwide

We offer same-day hinge repair at many of our locations. Not near us? No problem—just mail them in. Our technicians will inspect, repair, and return your Ray-Bans fast.

✅ Why Fix Instead of Replace?

  • Cheaper than buying new
  • Keep your favorite frames
  • Eco-friendly alternative to waste
  • We guarantee all hinge work

Don’t give up on your favorite shades.
📸 Text us a photo of your broken hinge or start your repair today at
👉 www.americaneyeglassrepair.com

Prada & Versace Eyewear — Replacing Trim, Logos, and Emblems

Luxury frames like Prada and Versace are known for their bold designs and iconic embellishments. But when those decorative trim pieces, logos, or emblems fall off or get damaged, it can ruin the look of your eyewear.

At All-American Eyeglass Repair, we specialize in restoring the signature details that make Prada and Versace frames stand out.

🧷 Common Emblem & Trim Issues

  • Metal logos peeling off
  • Missing or cracked nameplates
  • Decorative inlays falling out
  • Worn or faded gold trim
  • Detached Medusa logos (Versace)

These features are often glued, riveted, or pressure-fitted into the frame—and many local opticians won’t touch them. But we do.

🛠 How We Fix It

We take care to restore the authentic look and feel of your designer frames:

  • Secure and match missing trim pieces
  • Re-glue or pin original emblems
  • Replace logos with OEM or near-identical parts
  • Polish and refinish faded accents
  • Ensure all hardware is secure and aligned

🧰 Can You Match the Original Trim?

Yes—when available, we use OEM parts or professional-grade replicas. If your model is discontinued, we do our best to recreate the look with color-matched and size-matched hardware that maintains your frame’s value and aesthetics.

📨 Nationwide Designer Frame Repair

Not near one of our locations? No problem.
📦 We offer safe, fast mail-in repair for Prada, Versace, and all major designer brands.

Don’t settle for “good enough” on luxury frames. Let us bring them back to life.
📲 Start your repair today at www.americaneyeglassrepair.com
Or send us a photo of your broken trim, and we’ll walk you through your options.

Gucci Glasses Repair — When Luxury Needs a Little Maintenance

Gucci eyewear blends fashion with craftsmanship—but even high-end designer frames are vulnerable to everyday damage. At All-American Eyeglass Repair, we specialize in restoring Gucci glasses and sunglasses with expert care and attention to detail.

🧩 What Can Go Wrong with Gucci Frames?

  • Hinges loosen or snap
  • Temples get bent or twisted
  • Decorative trim pops off or fades
  • Plastic (acetate) cracks or warps
  • Nose pads fall off or wear out

Gucci glasses use a variety of materials: metals, layered acetate, embedded logos, and hardware. Repairs require precision and experience with designer construction—which is exactly what we offer.

🛠 Common Gucci Frame Repairs We Offer

  • Hinge repair and realignment
  • Screw and barrel replacement
  • Bridge or temple soldering
  • Frame reshaping
  • Polishing & deep cleaning
  • Nose pad replacement
  • Matching and reapplying missing trim

🎯 Why Choose Us?

✔ Trusted by Gucci wearers across the U.S.
✔ Experience with authentic parts and high-end techniques
✔ Discreet, invisible repairs that preserve the frame’s style
✔ Mail-in or in-person service available

Whether your Gucci frames are vintage or brand new, they deserve to look and feel their best.

Visit www.americaneyeglassrepair.com today to request your free repair estimate.
💬 Text us a photo of your broken Gucci frames for fast feedback.

Repair or Replace? What to Do When Your Glasses Break

When your glasses break, it can feel like a mini crisis. But before you toss them or rush to order new ones, ask yourself: Could they be fixed instead?

At All-American Eyeglass Repair, we specialize in restoring glasses that most people assume are beyond repair. And often, repairing your eyewear is faster, cheaper, and more eco-friendly than replacing them.

Here are a few quick things to consider:

💸 Repair is Often More Affordable

Replacing prescription glasses can cost hundreds—even with insurance. Many repairs, like fixing broken hinges or replacing nose pads, cost a fraction of that.

⏱️ Same-Day Turnaround is Possible

In many cases, we can repair your glasses on the same day. And if you’re mailing them in, we offer fast turnaround with shipping options.

♻️ It’s Better for the Environment

Repairing your glasses keeps them out of landfills and reduces unnecessary waste. Plus, you get to keep wearing the frames you love.

🔧 What We Can Repair

  • Broken hinges or temple arms
  • Cracked bridges
  • Missing screws or nose pads
  • Bent or warped frames
  • Popped-out or scratched lenses

Not Sure If It’s Fixable? Just Ask!

Text us a photo or bring them by one of our shops. We’ll give you a free, no-pressure estimate.

All-American Eyeglass Repair is a trusted, nationwide repair facility known for saving glasses others can’t. Whether your frames are designer, vintage, or sentimental, we’re here to help.

💬 Questions? Visit www.americaneyeglassrepair.com or contact us directly.
We make broken glasses look new again—because your eyes (and wallet) deserve better.

“Can My Glasses Be Fixed?” — The 5 Most Common Eyeglass Repairs We Handle

If your glasses are broken, bent, or missing a piece, you’re probably asking yourself: “Can these be fixed, or am I stuck buying a new pair?”

At All-American Eyeglass Repair, we hear this question every day—and the good news is, most eyeglass damage is completely repairable. Whether they’ve been stepped on, dropped, or just worn down over time, chances are we can help.

Here are the 5 most common repairs we handle daily:

1. Broken Hinges or Arms

One of the most frequent issues we see is broken temple arms or loose hinges. We can reinstall screws, replace broken hinges, and in many cases solder metal parts back together.

2. Bent Frames

Glasses get sat on more than you’d think. We specialize in reshaping metal and plastic frames to bring them back to their original fit—without damaging the lenses.

3. Missing Screws or Nose Pads

If your screw popped out or a nose pad is missing, don’t worry. These are fast, affordable fixes we can typically do while you wait.

4. Snapped Bridges

When the bridge between your lenses breaks, it may look like the glasses are beyond saving. But with precision micro-welding, we can bring most frames back to life.

5. Lenses Popped Out

If your lens has fallen out or been scratched, we can reset, reshape, or replace lenses—prescription or non-prescription.

When In Doubt, Send Us a Photo

If you’re not sure whether your frames are repairable, just text or email us a photo. We’ll respond quickly with a recommendation and estimate.

🧰 We’re a nationwide repair facility and have helped thousands of customers restore their favorite frames.

📦 Local or long-distance? No problem. We offer fast mail-in service and same-day options in select locations.

Ready to get your glasses fixed?
📲 Call or text us, or visit www.americaneyeglassrepair.com to get started.

Replacing the Medusa Emblem on Versace  Sunglasses

In this video, Rick from All-American Eyeglass Repair shows us a pair of Versace sunglasses that were mailed in for repair that had the Medusa emblem fall off.  Fortunately for this mail-in customer, All-American Eyeglass Repair carries replacement Medusa emblems in stock.

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By watching this video, you will discover:

  • Where the medusa emblem often falls commonly off Versace sunglasses
  • The common replacement parts for Versace sunglasses like model #2168 & #2161
  • Ways to walk-in or mail-in your sunglasses for same-day repairs

Mail your eyeglasses to us for repair: https://www.americaneyeglassrepair.com/services/mail-in-glass-repair/

Bring your eyeglasses for repair to one of our stores. Find a store near you: https://www.americaneyeglassrepair.com/locations/

Eyeglass Repair Tips for Emergency Repairs

I was traveling recently for business when I stumbled. My glasses fell off my face and my lens popped out of my rimless frame.

As I’m the kind of guy to turn disappointment into opportunity, I decided to share 3 of my favorite temporary fixes for common eyeglass repairs. Here they are:

# 1 – Lens pops out of a rimless or semi-rimless frame

Get a piece of ribbon and loop it around the monofilament. Use the ribbon to pull the monofilament aside so you can partially slip the lens back into the frame. Keep sliding the ribbon down the length of the monofilament, which will place the monofilament into the grove along the edge of the lens. When the monofilament is completely in the grove, pull the ribbon free.

# 2 – Lost screw on the hinge

Use a paperclip. Open it up and feed one end of the clip through the hinge, and then bend it below the hinge so the clip can’t fall out. Use a wire cutter to trim off the excess paper clip. You can also use a bread tie and twist so that it is tight. Please never use glue.

# 3 – Loose hinges on your frames

A great temporary fix for this problem is small rubber bands. Slide one up each arm of your glasses until the rubber band rests in the V-shaped gap between the frames and the arm.  The rubber bands serve to pull the arms tighter against the temples.

These are good temporary eyeglass repairs. For more permanent solutions, come see the experts at All American Eyeglass Repair. We have 17 locations around the country, and you can mail us your glasses for same day repairs.

Tips for Mailing In Your Eyeglasses for Repair

Watch Time: 1 minutes 25 seconds

In this video, Glenn and Tyler shares best practices for mailing your eyeglasses in for repair to All American Eyeglass Repair.

By watching this video you will learn:

  • How to pack your eyeglasses properly when mailing them in for repair.
  • The best method of shipping your eyeglasses in for repair.
  • The importance of taping the outside of the shipping container.

To learn more about the mail in eyeglass repair services of All American Eyeglass Repair, visit https://www.americaneyeglassrepair.com/services/mail-in-glass-repair/.

Emergency Eyeglass Repairs Near Me

It never happens at a good time.

Your eyeglasses have broken, and you need them repaired quickly.

Don’t worry – all of us at All American Eyeglass Repair are experts at emergency eyeglass repair. And you don’t have to pay an arm and a leg. Most repairs range from only $39 to $69!

Stop in any one of our locations nation-wide. We’ll fix most repairs on most brands within one hour.

Don’t live near one of our stores? Then use our mail in eyeglass repair service. It’s the fastest in the business. We offer same day turnaround.

Here’s how our mail in service works:

  • Print this form and include it with your glasses when you send them to us for repair.
  • Send your eyeglasses and repair form to one of our mail in repair centers. Protect your frames during shipping. Wrap them in plastic or bubble wrap and ship them to us in a study box.
  • Send no money. We will call you when we receive your glasses and review what needs to be done. You can authorize us to do the repair or we’ll send them back to you. If you want us to repair them, you can give us a credit or debit card over the phone, or we’ll email you a link you can use to make payment.
  • Most every mail in eyeglass repair we do is performed and return the same day we receive them or by noon the next business day.
  • That’s it! Our mail in service is fast, effective and affordable.

With locations across the country, and mail in eyeglass repair centers, we’re convenient to you.

And why can we repair eyeglasses so quickly? Because we carry more replacement parts in stock from more manufacturers than any other eyeglass repair center! We have the replacement parts on hand to fix your glasses. Others make you wait while they order the replacement parts necessary for your repair.

So, when you need emergency eyeglass repair services, contact us. We’ll get your glasses fixed right away!

The Benefits of Eyeglass Repair Kits and How to Use One

Watch time: 1 minute 17 seconds

See Glenn from All American Eyeglass Repair share his opinions and knowledge about eyeglass repair kits.  He describes the parts of an eyeglass repair kit and what each is used for.

By watching this video, you will discover:

  • How much eyeglass repair kits costs
  • The different parts of a typical eyeglass repair kit and how to use them
  • Situations where an eyeglass repair kit will not be able to help

To get more eyeglass care and repair tips, subscribe to our YouTube channel https://goo.gl/mLpnEx.

For the finest in mail in or walk in eyeglass or sunglass repair services, visit All American Eyeglass Repair. https://www.americaneyeglassrepair.com/