Frame-Finish Refurbishing Mastery
Bad Ass Optical Lab
BAD ASS OPTICAL LAB FACTORY FRAME FINISH REFURBISHING MASTERY
Unlock the Secret to Flawless, High-Luster Finishes That Blow Customers Away
Imagine this: A patient walks in with a beloved but battered vintage acetate frame—chewed temples, concrete-scratched lenses edges, white crust buildup from years of wear. In under an hour, you hand them back a frame that looks better than new—mirror-shine, zero imperfections, the kind of factory-perfect luster that makes them gasp, pull out their phone to take selfies, and tell everyone they know about your shop.
That’s not a dream. That’s the reality for the select few opticians who master true Factory Frame Finishing—the hidden art practiced by elite European artisans, now brought to your office. Most opticians settle for “spit polish” hacks: Dremels, cheap blue rouge from the hardware store, mineral oil tricks that temporarily hide flaws for 2 days but never deliver anything close to new again perfection.
You’ve seen the threads—“How do I polish a frame?”—“How do I get the thick white crusties off?” and the answers are always the same quick fixes. But you’re different. You want the real deal: a flawless, high-end factory shine that rivals (and often surpasses) what comes straight from the best Italian and French ateliers. A finish so impeccable you can spot a fake “Made in Italy” frame from across the room. A skill so rare it instantly positions your practice as the go-to destination for premium frame care and sales.
Welcome to the Bad Ass Optical Lab Factory Frame Finishing Course
The only course in America taught by an optician trained by the old masters—proprietary techniques never shared
online, in books, or on any forum.
This isn’t theory. This is a hands-on class, battle-tested craftsmanship distilled into a compact, high-impact program that sets up a complete professional polishing rig in your office—for a fraction of what production factories spend.
Limited Enrollment – Only a Handful of Spots Available
Few people in the USA know how to source and teach this complete system. This exclusive course is strictly capped to ensure every
student gets personalized attention and masters the art in this hands-on class.
- Complete professional polishing rig custom-specified for office use (mobile, compact, fits on your regular desk)
- All machines, abrasives, compounds, and consumables you need to start producing factory-grade finishes immediately (European/Japanese-sourced—nothing from big-box stores)
- Additional supplies to matte finish frames, clean the uncleanable, and even refurbish some metal frames
- Session 1: Exact sourcing of all supplies, specifications, and the why behind every tool and material
- Session 2: Full hands-on technique training once your kit arrives
- Unlimited post-course support: Mail samples of your work or send pics for expert critique and advice—no extra charge, ever
- Bonus Matte Finishing Mastery included at no extra tuition (real pro methods, not sandpaper hacks—supplies included)
- Business strategies to turn your new skill into a high-margin profit center (ideas you’ve never seen before)
- Most students recover the full investment in 6–8 paid polish jobs (or close multiple high-ticket sales by comping a miracle refurb)
- Social media strategies will be discussed
- Achieve 90% faster finishing times with superior results using professional supplies compared to what you will find anywhere else
- Gain an unassailable competitive edge: Be the only optician in your market who can truly restore or elevate luxury, vintage, and many bread and butter frames
- Learn to spot quality instantly from your frame suppliers—protect your reputation and upsell with confidence
This isn’t for everyone.
This is for opticians who love craftsmanship, who take pride in their hands, and who want to stand head and shoulders above the competition.
If you’re ready to stop settling for “good enough” and start delivering jaw-dropping, customer-wowing perfection…
Secure one of the limited spots today.
Once they’re gone, they’re gone—and the waiting list is already forming.
Enroll Now. Transform Frames. Add to your image. Transform Your Business.
Pay & Register — $1,000
Small Batch Tools
Factory Workshop
with Chad Sobodash & Travis LeFevre
Chad Sobodash — @sobodashbros · Travis LeFevre — lfvreyewear.com
SMALL BATCH TOOLS FACTORY WORKSHOP
Dates: Thu Feb 19 · 9am–6pm & Fri Feb 20 · 8am–2pm
Tuition: $2,000 total
Package: Includes 2 nights lodging at Ace Hotel (Wed 2/18 & Thu 2/19)
Day 1:
Design Demo · Prep Demo (lam, shoot) · Milling Demo · Shaping · Hinge Mount · Grooving · Bridge Bump · Tumbling
Day 2:
Base Curve · Miter · Marriage · Surface Prep · Polishing · Glazing