I presume said lenses are multi-coated, I have not experienced a glaze every myself...closest to that might be a minor frosting...which I thought was probably something (contaminants in rainfall, residue from my fingers from who-knows what...) usually a gentle cleanser and soft cloth or premium non-scratch wipe took care if it...I saw it more on my oldest pair of transition lenses I keep at the lake and get all manner of abuse and crud...now these many years later it is like frayed patches of failed coatings has taken hold and do not go away but is not severe enough to prevent adequate use for abusive needs.
I suspect it all comes down to the manufacturer and their process and materials.
Since most domestic manufacturers run so expensive I've opted for using Zenni now for several years and I get decent glasses for 1/5th the cost and so far no lemons.
Not sure I would do etching...it's acidic...and unless you want to apply it across the full surface of each lens to strip away contaminants and coatings...at best it will make a naked set of lenses without any coatings and limited application.
If you proceed maybe try it out on an old set of lenses you have or can find.