Can a gradient mirror coating be done in RX?

**Craig** · 05-10-2011, 12:12 PM

I just got in the new Maui Jim's and they have a new mirror coating that us gradient. Has anyone done this in RX?
I think it is a great look and should be useful here in Florida.

Thanks

Craig

**cocoisland58** · 05-10-2011, 12:45 PM

I have a gradient flash mirror on a pair of my own. It does look cool. I think most labs do this.

**Judy Canty** · 05-10-2011, 12:56 PM

Yup.

**optical24/7** · 05-10-2011, 01:19 PM

Craig, is it different than the double grad. mirror they've done for some time?

**Craig** · 05-10-2011, 01:21 PM

Originally Posted by optical24/7

Craig, is it different than the double grad. mirror they've done for some time?

Yes, it is darker at the top and lighter at the bottom; I always thought the double grad. was bad thinking anyway. I hate looking thru different colors, but this can be put lower in the lens for a great look.

**Craig** · 05-10-2011, 01:22 PM

Originally Posted by cocoisland58

I have a gradient flash mirror on a pair of my own. It does look cool. I think most labs do this.

Who did this for you? We do 25% mirror coatings and this is a nice option.

**DragonLensmanWV** · 05-10-2011, 01:27 PM

iCoat can do them, as well as NACL or Opticote.

**WFruit** · 05-10-2011, 01:49 PM

Originally Posted by DragonLensmanWV

iCoat can do them, as well as NACL or Opticote.

We don't use iCoat (but I'm looking into that) but I prefer NACL over Opticote. Not that Opticote is bad, I just like NACL better.

**cocoisland58** · 05-10-2011, 06:13 PM

Originally Posted by Craig

Who did this for you? We do 25% mirror coatings and this is a nice option.

Vision Craft in Walled Lake, MI. Love that lab.

**raybanmy** · 07-07-2011, 06:55 AM

Is Mirror coating on RX lens possible?
I'm looking for RX lenses that can be like oakley's ruby or ice lens.

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**gunner05** · 07-12-2011, 02:12 PM

Maui Jim has a bi gradient or "squint" mirror that they do on ALL lenses. Mirrored at the top and bottom and nothing in the middle. They just came out with a gradient polarized lens, which is what I think is being discussed by the OP here. As far as I know, it is plano only.