CD SCRATCH REPAIR

Everyone has a cd or dvd that has been scratched and wont work . Following these steps any disk can be repaired.

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Step 1: Scratched DVD

A badly scratched cd or dvd that wont work anymore.

joeparker2010 says: Nov 18, 2011. 10:44 AM

p.s. to my last message:
you have to follow the scratch remover instruction to the T or it WILL NOT work.

joeparker2010 says: Nov 18, 2011. 10:09 AM

one thing that i have found that works is use a green scrubber pad (found in most stores) and some scratch remover (found anywhere that cds/dvds are sold (typically)). sand surface with scrubber pad until the main scratch is gone (do not rub hard) then use your scratch remover and follow instructions. repeat if necessary.

atonix says: Jun 13, 2011. 11:32 PM

I have the better idea than you have.
First, layer the CD with toothpaste. Then layer it with peanut butter. WIPE IT with tissue or soft cloth,you can use kitchen towel. Repeat the same process. Then dip it in the mixture of coke and soda for about 30 minutes. don't forget to shake. Then, Amazingly all the scratches of all types will be removed. This method works perfectly. For test, I had used a manually scrached CD scrached severly by rubbing it on cement surface. The result was far better than this messy valseline job.

bkirkpatrick in reply to atonixOct 9, 2011. 9:17 PM

Is this Amazing I have GTA 3 for PC its scratched for sure thanks gr8 idea what about gashes??? let me know*

siaramari says: Aug 12, 2011. 9:00 AM

does it work on games

crab man says: May 11, 2011. 7:10 PM

that doesnt work at all

r.srohan says: Apr 19, 2010. 3:59 AM

i want to know that data on the cd got viped out or still on cd?..?...?

or u made total new cd?.......?......?
please answer.....................

jamesona in reply to r.srohanApr 23, 2010. 10:24 AM

The data isn't stored on the plastic at all, but rather the metal foil behind it. the reason scratches ruin the disks, is they interrupt the laser beam as it crosses that part of the data; if you smooth them back out (refinish/resurface/polish the disk) it becomes readable again.

r.srohan in reply to jamesonaApr 25, 2010. 10:13 PM

now i can reuse the cd which i was thinking to through out
thanks for your reply .............................
thanks thanks thanks thanks ......................................................................................

Peregrine says: Apr 15, 2010. 10:05 AM

The best polishing compound that I have found for this method is "Disco" brand, for plastic. you can find it at most Ace Hardware stores. I've been using this way of saving discs for over 2 years now and it's the best that I have found. Works on all types. If it's plastic it can be polished, as long as the metal foil has not been damaged, or the disc cracked. Just be careful not to press to hard or you can over heat and melt the plastic.
Good Luck

Xcr0n says: Jul 6, 2008. 3:29 AM

lol nice

vernors in reply to Xcr0nJul 7, 2008. 5:10 AM

i love gir

astro boy in reply to vernorsJan 25, 2010. 8:20 PM

same but idont have a picture,,, WHY DID THEY HAVE TO STOP INVADER ZIM? WHY!!!!

Rock Soldier in reply to astro boyJan 27, 2010. 2:45 PM

Because they're Player Haters.
I think they thought it was too mature or violent or some **** like that.

ktlevesque says: Jul 25, 2009. 9:43 AM

What type of compound are you using. Brand would be helpful. -Thx

arirang777 says: Apr 14, 2009. 7:34 AM

Double-WHOOOAAAA!! Man, if I could have seen this instructable a month ago... Thanks for the inspiration Sproxxin!

arirang777 says: Apr 14, 2009. 7:33 AM

Oh man, I have looooooooots of them!

wertokz says: Jul 7, 2008. 9:16 AM

Hmm, the last time I used a buffer I burnt the plastic. How do I prevent that?

Broom in reply to wertokzApr 10, 2009. 9:56 PM

Work with a lighter pressure, and don't stay on the same area for long. Or, you can work with the CD barely submerged in water, or under a running stream.

ItsTheHobbs says: Jul 5, 2008. 5:44 AM

what about a dremel at a low speed? I have a buffer and compound, but I'm afraid I might break the disc.

kingmidas0216 in reply to ItsTheHobbsJan 29, 2009. 8:31 PM

the dremel doesn't cover as much space as a buffer does. a low speed will do nothing but burn the disk

=SMART= in reply to ItsTheHobbsJul 5, 2008. 6:23 AM

I would try it on an un-important disk first

LinuxH4x0r in reply to =SMART=Jul 5, 2008. 10:30 AM

Don't hold it in your hand, but it on a flat surface so it can't bend. It should work fine

ermockler says: Jul 7, 2008. 10:28 AM

I make iso's out of the cds and put them away in a 100 disk blank spindle.

benjgvps says: Jul 5, 2008. 5:29 PM

I usually buy cases for my disks and make sure they are not scratched. The last thing I want is to not have the driver disk for say, a motherboard working... Just keep em safe and/or go to the computer store and buy a 100 pack of those paper sleeves with a clear front.

chalky says: Jul 5, 2008. 1:58 PM

TOP TIP NO 2 if your Cd's are skipping put them in the deep freeze over night and try them in the morning! don't ask me how or why but believe me it works every time. ps/good instructable by the way:)

=SMART= says: Jul 5, 2008. 6:24 AM

This is great, i have a few scratched disks (mainly from little brother and dog)] Unfortunately i don't have a buffer, but my DT teacher at school has one so i can use that after the summer holidays :P