Swapping the lens in a mask

[Stoo]

This isn't really an advanced diving issue, but I thought "Advanced Divers" might have had some experience...

I have a ScubaPro Frameless mask with "cheater" lenses in it. I noticed yesterday that the skirt has a small tear in it. I'll need to order a new one, but that takes time. I also have a spare, older mask (same model) and I'm wondering if I can pop the lens out of the one and put it into the other. I don't know if lenses are "glued" in on these masks, or just friction fit. I suppose I could put a little sealent in the old one...

Thoughts appreciated.

 

[tursiops]

The lenses are NOT "glued" in. They seal by pressure on the mask material over the glass.
Yes, you can change them, but be careful "popping" out the old lenses and ;pressing in all the plastic bits. Look for a You Tube video on how to do it; with luck, you'll find one. Or, have a ScubaPro shop do it for you.

 

[Johnoly]

;pressing in all the plastic bits.

I agree with @tursiops, be careful with the hard plastic retainer. I've swapped lenses on a couple of mine because I use a 'glued in' glass circle magnifier gauge reader on the glass. Each hard plastic retainer has different 'tab lock' locations and that means a different "starting point" for removing the retainer. I've started at the wrong point before and cracked the retainer so it's toast. I've had the best success by gently using a hairdryer only on the inside of the mask, not the outside where the retainer is. Like I said, I've broken them before so a dealer is always better than DIY.

 

[ontdiver]

You really have to exercise patience while doing this as it doesn't take much to mess it up. I second the recommendation for YouTube. Lastly, take the opportunity while doing this to clean everything thoroughly.

Good luck...

 

[Stoo]

Thanks folks… Pretty much what I figured. A friend suggested that soaking both masks in fairly hot water to soften up the silicone might be a good idea as a “frameless“ mask there doesn’t really appear to be much by way of plastic bits

I put a little piece of electrical tape over the tear today and it seemed to work OK.

I’ll give it a go in the next few days, but I’ll see what I can find in a readily available department first. If it doesn’t work, I may trash both of my masks in the process.

 

[happy-diver]

The frameless is glued in mate, no good like no photos, no can do

"Advanced Divers" might have had some experience...

"Advanced Divers" or "Advanced Age Divers" makes no difference in relation to what they know

and then many begin to know less


and please permit this recommendation of this must have, for two lens masks, and other things

Google Search

to avoid screwdriver butchery

 

[Stoo]

The frameless is glued in mate, no good like no photos, no can do

I poked around with it last night, and that does appear to be the case. My little piece of electrical tape is working pretty well so maybe I’ll just leave well enough alone until I sort out a new one.