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How To Clean A Disc With Scratches

How do you get rid of scratches on a disc?

Apply a small dab of white toothpaste or metal polish to a clean, lint-free (ie fluff-free) cloth and rub very gently along the scratch from the disc’s centre outwards.

Does toothpaste fix scratched discs?

Toothpaste is just abrasive enough to wear down scratched areas to a smoother surface. Small scratches and scuff marks are much easier to repair than deep gouges. Some CD repair services can repair the disc with a special buffing machine, but these are hard to use without causing damage.

How do you fix a scratched disk without toothpaste?

Rub a small amount of a product such as Vaseline into the scratch. Let sit for 60 seconds. Next gently rub the Vaseline off of disc by using an inward to outward motion in a straight line. Remove as much of the jelly as possible.

Why does toothpaste remove scratches?

Paste-based toothpaste acts as a mild abrasive that levels out the scratch, removing it or making it less noticeable. It’s important, however, to proceed with caution: Use the wrong technique, and you could dull the finish or create more scratches, worsening the problem.

How do I fix an unreadable disc?

How to Fix a Scratched DVD Clean the disc with a mild soap and warm water. Dry the disc with a lint-free cloth. Squeeze toothpaste on the disc. Rub the toothpaste on the disc in a straight motion (not in a circular motion) from the center to the outer edges. Wash off the toothpaste and dry the disc.

Do bananas fix scratched discs?

Remove the toothpaste from the DVD using the rag. Then take the cut banana and in small circular motions rub the banana into the DVD. After you have applied the banana to the DVD, you will then take the peel and use this to rub the DVD in small circular motions. 3.

How long do you leave toothpaste on a CD?

Apply the toothpaste in a circular motion. After the entire playing area is covered with toothpaste, set it aside. Allow the CD to dry for 5 minutes.

How does Vaseline remove scratches from CDs?

Remove Scratches From a CD/DVD With Vaseline (Petroleum Jelly) Step 1: Materials. Before you start removing scratches from your CDs and DVDs, you should grab your materials. Step 2: Cleaning Time! Now it’s time to apply the petroleum jelly. Step 3: Remove the Scratches. Step 4: Finished!.

What kind of toothpaste removes scratches?

It is always recommended to use ‘whitening’ toothpaste to remove scratches from your car. ‘Whitening’ toothpaste works best because it contains small, barely perceptible abrasives. All the toothpaste have an abrasive quality in them.

Can I use toothpaste as polishing compound?

Everyone has a tube somewhere, so there’s no running to the store and searching through isles of different products from fillers to rubbing compound to polishing compound. We recommend whitening toothpaste. It’s slightly more abrasive than regular toothpaste, but any toothpaste will do.

Can Colgate remove scratches?

So, does Colgate toothpaste remove car scratches? Colgate toothpaste offers very little to no benefit in the removal of car scratches. In fact, rubbing the paint with toothpaste can damage the paint surface.

Does Gamestop repair scratched discs?

Games with really deep scratches have a damage fee and are sent to the company as defective while games with a few scratches to even big scratches or a million little ones are accepted and put out for sale. Gamestop does not do repairs of any kind.

How do I get my ps2 disc to work again?

Take a small amount of toothpaste and lay it on your preferred disc. Apply the paste on the disc in a circular pattern. Remember this as the friction the circular motion creates results in the removal of scratches. After about 10 minutes, wash the disc thoroughly with cold water.

How do you fix a scratched Blu ray disc?

Spray window cleaner on the disc and gently wipe from the center to the edge of the disc with a soft polishing cloth. Small scratches affect playback more if dirt is present. Turn the cloth over and wipe the disc until dry. Place the disc in the Blu-ray player and start the playback.

Does rubbing alcohol fix scratched CDs?

Isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol should be all you need for a clean CD. Mix up a 1 to 1 solution of 90% isopropyl rubbing alcohol and distilled water (tap or spring water will have minerals in it that can leave water spots). Dip a corner of your cloth into the mixture and gently wipe the CD.

Can you use rubbing alcohol on CDS?

Mix 1:1 parts of water and rubbing alcohol into a small container, and dip in a cotton ball. Wipe over the CD in the same way that you used the cloth. You can rub very gently to remove any marks or stains. Rest the CD on the towel, let it dry for about 30 minutes and return it to its CD case.

What is the best way to clean CD’s?

If they need a clean, you can blow the dust off then wipe them down with a damp lint-free cloth. Distilled water and microfibre cloths are recommended. The main thing is to wipe gently from the centre to the edge, even though it “feels wrong”.