Is it possible to removed mirrored coating from sunglasses?

[Dahu]

I've been given some sunglasses which I really like. Thing is they're mirrored, which is ok, but I'd rather they weren't. I'm wondering if there is a way to remove the coating? I'm thinking maybe using a metal polish, but would this ruin them completely?

[Cheshire Human]

There is probably no way to remove it without also taking off any coating that makes them "sunglasses". If you are willing to risk it, try glass polish. Cigarette ash would also work as a glass polish. I've taken scratches out of lenses with it.

[Girl From Mars]

Hard to think you could get the coating off without damaging the lenses below, or leaving traces. Are they nice enough that you'd consider visiting an optometrist and getting the lenses replaced?

[Dahu]

Well, in case anyone's interested, I bit the bullet and went at them with a bit of Brasso.

Worked a treat! I now have a nice pair of dark, non-mirrored sunglasses. Job's a good 'un.