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Kim, costa delmar glasses are made in Daytona beach and are one of if not the best polarized glasses in the world. I did a job recently for an eye doctor and he went on and on about how good the glasses I was wearing were for my eyes.

They aren't the cheapest but they are really good for your eyes. They make 2 types of lens but the 400 series are just fine.

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Working on the roofs good sunglasses I think should be a absolute necessity, but finding our the chems stain, them any insight?, or do you just buy em and throw em away.

Kim R

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 I use polarized glasses , sometime fishing glasses but always Polarized, I can see if I missed any black streaks .

 

Dave

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 Yep. Costas for me too.... expensive... I think I paid $165 for mine, and about a month after I had them, my son dropped them onto the concrete, cracking the lens.  Sent them back to Costa, and they fixed them and returned them (for a fee).

Every day I get SH/water mist sprayed back into my face while cleaning, and actually today the lenses got splashed with pure SH, and they just wipe off fine... no effects to the mirrored finish at all...  I clean them with one of those little spandex wipey thingy's that came with them I think.

 

 

 

I typically wear prescription RayBans with plastic lenses, and have had no problems with roof mix nor SH leaving permanent marks on them.  I couldn't imagine working with out sunglasses.  It'd be brutal on my eyes.

 

I buy the multiple pack of cheap safety sunglasses from SAMs club. Wear them for a week or two, and always have plenty for the crew.

I found some realy cool cheap flea market glasses that are complete wrap arounds. I use them a week and toss em

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Thanks guys. I just bought the Costa 580p  Swordfish Driftwood. The sunglasses match the decks I do...lol

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Hoov ya went with the 580s...dang, you must be raking the money in!! Enjoy them, they are awesome glasses and are great for your eyes. I sat on mine on Thursday so mine are at costa getting fixed.

Polarized sunglasses, a big wide brimmed hat, long sleeved lightweight shirt, proper respirator, footwear and sunblock are a must! And yes......I have been up on roofs. I believe in truly understanding the industries in which I deal with. I feel for you guys and ladies......it is haaaaaaard work. Tile roofs are hard core!!! Going with a $10 pair of polarized glasses from Walmart will pay for themselves. They are easier on your eyes and seem to stave off fatigue from the glare up there. I am a HUGE FAN of Costa Del Mar polarized sunglasses and Google shopping. One you have seen the world through Costa's, it is hard to go back to anything else. I am a light eye, fair complected person that is certain to need cataract surgery as well as skin grafts for skin cancer. During play in the outdoors and on a fishing boat, I always wear sunglasses that sort of wrap around my little face. Incidentally, it is hard to find sunglasses for the little people out there! I am really really sensitive to the bright light hitting me from any direction and especially the sides. I have had good luck shopping at Sierra Trading Post in the off seasons.

Aaron, you will love them. What color lens did you get? I should have mine back tomorrow or wed.

$40.  I use these.  Not bad. 3M™ Fuel™ X2P Safety Eyewear 90879-80025T, Two-tone Black Frame, Polarized Gray Lens 4/case

Grooved design with dual molded temples and rubber tips for superior comfort and fit. Polarized lenses with anti scratch coating for optical clarity. Meets ANSI Z87.1 - 2003 safety standards. Includes microfiber storage bag and lanyard.