Comments on: How to Repair Scratched CDs

on 11/22/2005 I've found that those CD repair devices (CD/DVD Doctor or Game Doctor) work perfectly to restore CDs to their original quality.

on 11/22/2005 Get a very soft artists eraser and rub it until the scratch is gone. I used water to get the eraser particles off and then alcohol rubbing pads to clean off the stuff that the water didn't take off. It took me a few attempts to get the disc fully working. The scratch still shows just a little bit, but it made the CD work!

on 11/22/2005 Boiling works really well, but don't leave the CD in for a few minutes, 30 seconds to 1 minute is plenty. This works great on dirty disks, but I'm not sure how helpful it is on scratched disks since the plastic doesn't really melt (I tried it on a scratched disk). This tip is also helpful on new games or DVDs. Sometimes they have a greasy coating on them that you can't really feel but it effects the laser. Boil them for 30 seconds, let air cool for 20 seconds and then wipe them clean.

on 10/1/2007 This is almost like using toothpaste, only better. Make sure to take your time and not to press down too hard on the media.

on 11/22/2005 I have been using WD-40 to repair scratched CD's for years. It works for me.

on 11/22/2005 Use regular white toothpaste to clean the CD. Audio CD's can cope with fine scratches much easier than coarse ones.

on 11/22/2005 Get the Dr. Doctor scratch remover. I had a CD that I had out of its case for months; I moved and it was rumbling around in a box and it didn't work for months. Then I bought the scratch remover, used it, and the CD now works like new.

on 11/22/2005 I rubbed Brasso on my scratched CD in a circular motion, then wiped off with Kleenex and it worked fine!

on 11/22/2005 My son totaled his James Bond PS2 game last week. I tried the SkipDR along with every other "hint" on the Internet, including conditioner, Vaseline and toothpaste. I was going for the Pledge when I came across a product called Ballistoil, that I use in place of WD40 because it is non-toxic.
I spritzed the Ballistoil on the disc and polished it dry and it plays like new!

on 11/22/2005 Take a window cleaner, spray the CD 2 times, then wipe clean with a damp rag.

on 11/22/2005 Lightly graze the bottom with a lighterand it will melt the scratches but don't leave it in one spot, or you will melt the hole cd.

on 11/22/2005 Whisky works great on any scratched cd or dvd. My PS2 game was really scratched and it didnt work , I put a few drops of whisky in the cd cleaned it with a clean piece of cloth and started the game, it worked great it was like new.

on 11/22/2005 You can buy Brasso from loads of places. Just put a few drops on the CD and rub the affected area in the direction of the scratch with a soft tissue and and leave to dry! It works. :)

on 11/22/2005 First I tried the baby wipes and rubbing alcohol theory which didn't fix the problem, then I decided to try some scratch remover stuff I got for my car, which actually fixed the problem.

on 11/22/2005 I had a scratched CD. To fix it I first took the cream and put it all around the disc and then rubbed it with a cloth.