Most of the time when you scratch a CD you can fix the problem and don't have to buy another disc. This article will save you money in the long run because for the cost of one CD, you can repair many with a CD-repair kit. These work on audio CDs, CD-ROM discs and DVDs.
- Difficulty:
- Easy
Instructions
Things You'll Need
- CD Cleaning Kits
- CD Scratch-repair Kits
- CD Wipes
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Determine the nature of the problem. Turn over the CD and look first for a smudge (see "Clean CDs" under Related eHows). If you notice a scratch, however, continue on to step 2.
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Buy a fluid-based CD scratch-repair kit.
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Get a soft, lint-free cloth, such as one made for cleaning eyeglasses, if your scratch-repair kit doesn't come with cloths or swabs.
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Follow the manufacturer's instructions. Wipe across the CD, working from the inside out in straight lines. Never wipe in a circular pattern.
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5
Repeat the process, if necessary.
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Comments
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violetmay77
Jun 23, 2010
Thanks summumbonum! Toothpaste and a little bit of elbow grease did the trick. -
camaross
Jan 30, 2010
guys guys guys!!! if you have pleag put it on a very bad scrached ps2 disk and i takes it all most off. and i cleans psp screens now i dont have many scraches on it if you dont belive me try it insted of buying a new game jist try it it works!!!!! :]
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summumbonum
Dec 11, 2009
Just repaired my Xbox 360 disc! The disc suffered a large, visible circular scratch, caused by the disc drive and could not be recognised by the Xbox player. I used tooth paste, water, a damp cloth and applied small, fast circular motions over the whole disc with light to medium pressure and spent approximately five minutes buffing the disc. While the offending scratch is still visible, it is now only faint. The buffing process has left very faint circular scratches but has not affected the reading of the disc. I wrote this to instil faith that this method can work and is definitely worth trying as these games are too expensive to replace time after time.
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kjcounts
Dec 07, 2009
If you have a dremmel, use it! I had a horrible scratch on a 360 game that kept it from playing. tried the toothpaste, no luck! i read about using car polish or other agents to help gently buff the plastic, then it hit me! the dremmel usually comes with polishing pads. extremely soft ones on a low setting totally did the trick.
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gamefreak31
Oct 13, 2009
i think that the best thing to use for scratches is Scratchout. other methods have worsened my collection on beautiful discs. however this product i bought from blockbuster does the trick. i highly reccomend it to everyone.
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