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Post by sean™ on Nov 18, 2013 10:51:58 GMT -5
Wasn't sure if this was really a "Tech Desk" kind of question, so apologies if this is in the wrong place.
I recently found a few CDs in my car and was wanting to listen to them, but noticed an increased amount of scratches on the CDs themself. It's been literally years since I've had to worry about this, and am curious if there's any "at home" methods for cleaning a CD or helping with scratches.
Or is there a superior product on the market now that can also assist with this? And please no "Switch to a iPod/MP3 player" as I already have one. I prefer CDs.
Thanks in advance to anyone to assists.
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Post by Grumpyoldman on Nov 18, 2013 11:06:15 GMT -5
They do make a paste that works on both CDs & DVDs.
Or try toothpaste.
1. Apply a small amount of toothpaste (must be paste, not gel) or Brasso to a soft, clean, lint-free (old undershirt) cloth: an eyeglass-cleaning cloth works well.
2. Gently rub the cloth on the scratch or scuff in a radial motion, (start at the center and rub out to the edge, like spokes on a wheel). Do this 10 or 12 times all around the CD. Rubbing in a circular motion can cause small scratches that throw off the laser tracking system in the player. Try to focus your efforts solely on the scratch or scratches that you have identified (if possible).
3. Polish in this manner for a couple of minutes, applying Brasso or toothpaste again to the cloth as necessary. Be careful not to apply much pressure, although you will still be able to feel the cloth gently rubbing the CD as it polishes.
4. Remove the polishing product from the disc. If you used toothpaste, rinse the disc thoroughly with warm water and let it dry. Make sure to remove all of the toothpaste and let the disc dry completely before trying to play it. With Brasso, wipe off excess product and let the rest dry. Then, using a clean cloth, gently wipe disc again.
5. Test the disc. If the problem persists, polish again for up to 15 minutes, or until the scratch is almost completely buffed out. The surface around the scratch should begin to look shiny with many tiny scratches. If you still do not notice any difference after polishing for a few minutes, the scratch may be extremely deep, or you may be polishing the wrong scratch.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 18, 2013 17:31:54 GMT -5
Get the special paste for cleaning them.
If you want a "do it at home" method, try rubbing the inside of a bannana peel on the back of the cd. I don't know if this actually works, as I've never tried it, but my friend swears by it.
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Post by sean™ on Nov 18, 2013 17:43:10 GMT -5
Thank you both for the suggestions! There's an electronics place a few blocks away I'll check out after work. Since both of you suggested the special paste, I think I'm going to try that route first.
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Post by JC Motors on Nov 18, 2013 19:54:04 GMT -5
I heard a banana works
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Post by Deleted on Nov 18, 2013 20:41:39 GMT -5
Wasn't sure if this was really a "Tech Desk" kind of question, so apologies if this is in the wrong place. I recently found a few CDs in my car and was wanting to listen to them, but noticed an increased amount of scratches on the CDs themself. It's been literally years since I've had to worry about this, and am curious if there's any "at home" methods for cleaning a CD or helping with scratches. Or is there a superior product on the market now that can also assist with this? And please no "Switch to a iPod/MP3 player" as I already have one. I prefer CDs. Thanks in advance to anyone to assists.  You're Welcome |
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Post by The Mask of Truth on Nov 19, 2013 9:45:32 GMT -5
Scratch doctor works pretty good but if the scratches are too deep you might need an industrial kit to resurface the disc.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 19, 2013 11:35:25 GMT -5
I had a friend who would lick old Playstation games when they were scratched and wouldn't work.
Weird friend.
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Post by sean™ on Nov 19, 2013 11:52:03 GMT -5
I had a friend who would lick old Playstation games when they were scratched and wouldn't work. Weird friend. Sometimes if my phone's screen is too smuggy and I can't clean it with my normal cleaning cloth, I'll lick the screen and then wipe it off. Works every time. I think I might also be the weird friend of someone. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 19, 2013 11:56:12 GMT -5
I had a friend who would lick old Playstation games when they were scratched and wouldn't work. Weird friend. Sometimes if my phone's screen is too smuggy and I can't clean it with my normal cleaning cloth, I'll lick the screen and then wipe it off. Works every time. I think I might also be the weird friend of someone. LOL!! Whatever works I guess... |
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Post by Word™ on Nov 20, 2013 3:57:36 GMT -5
I downloaded this mp3 the other day..
And it's just filthy.
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Post by Ian from 616Entertainment. on Nov 20, 2013 5:10:49 GMT -5
Wasn't sure if this was really a "Tech Desk" kind of question, so apologies if this is in the wrong place. I recently found a few CDs in my car and was wanting to listen to them, but noticed an increased amount of scratches on the CDs themself. It's been literally years since I've had to worry about this, and am curious if there's any "at home" methods for cleaning a CD or helping with scratches. Or is there a superior product on the market now that can also assist with this? And please no "Switch to a iPod/MP3 player" as I already have one. I prefer CDs. Thanks in advance to anyone to assists. You're Welcome So many people RUIN CDs with these. I work at a record store, we offer disc cleanings for your games and CDs that have gotten torn up. Whenever someone tries a home made fix, I know what I looks like immediately. Be careful. More often than not you make it worse. |
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Post by sean™ on Nov 20, 2013 9:18:36 GMT -5
You're Welcome So many people RUIN CDs with these. I work at a record store, we offer disc cleanings for your games and CDs that have gotten torn up. Whenever someone tries a home made fix, I know what I looks like immediately. Be careful. More often than not you make it worse. There's a Vintage Stock a few miles away that offers disc cleanings. Perhaps I will check them out as well. I've had one of those DISC cleaners before, and honestly it didn't do any additional damage but didn't really help either. Granted, it could always be the quality of the cleaner. |
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Post by Halloween King on Nov 21, 2013 9:18:24 GMT -5
CDs are people too. If you dont want to see them scratched then dont tear into them so much. Sometimes a stern talking to does as much as a set of nails would.
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Post by sean™ on Nov 21, 2013 9:21:26 GMT -5
CDs are people too. If you dont want to see them scratched then dont tear into them so much. Sometimes a stern talking to does as much as a set of nails would. Thanks, Dad. Nah, I actually agree. As soon as I found these, which I can't say I honestly remember placing a bulk of CDs in my car, I went out and bought a case for them. The weird thing is, is that I don't normally keep CDs in my car because my car was broken into a few yaers ago and they took my entire CD collection which I stupidly had in the back seat in my larger CD case. |
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