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scratched cds
I have bought several second hand discs and they are scratched.
They play ok, but I'd like them to be looking like new I have seen these scratch removers. Are they any good? I want to get one so I can use it again in the future. Anyone have one? What are the results like ? Which is the best one to get ? in the uk by the way. dave |
scratched cds
On Wed, 07 Jun 2006 18:56:26 GMT, Fray Bentos wrote:
I have bought several second hand discs and they are scratched. They play ok, but I'd like them to be looking like new I have seen these scratch removers. Are they any good? I want to get one so I can use it again in the future. Anyone have one? What are the results like ? Which is the best one to get ? in the uk by the way. The commercial kits are a ripoff. They only include enough compound for a few disks and are unable to polish off any scratch big enough to bother any player that isn't broken. Go to an auto parts store and get a tub of paint polish. You'll get a lifetime supply for under 5 bucks. It'll work too. |
scratched cds
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... I have bought several second hand discs and they are scratched. They play ok, but I'd like them to be looking like new I have seen these scratch removers. Are they any good? I want to get one so I can use it again in the future. Anyone have one? What are the results like ? Which is the best one to get ? in the uk by the way. dave ======================================== Use a toothpaste for children and clean water. Rub in to out and not circular, and with very soft cloth.. Gentle ... -- Allen Reny http://www.a-reny.com |
scratched cds
"Fray Bentos" wrote in message . uk... I have bought several second hand discs and they are scratched. They play ok, but I'd like them to be looking like new I have seen these scratch removers. Are they any good? I want to get one so I can use it again in the future. Anyone have one? What are the results like ? Which is the best one to get ? in the uk by the way. dave Hmmmm, the ONLY reason I ever want to get rid of scratches is because the CD doesn't play properly - it's not as if I'm going to be gazing at the playing side or using the thing as a mirror. On the odd occasion that something needs to be done I just use metal polish and after buffing to a shine I then give the disc a wash/rinse. That's worked fine with troublesome CDs borrowed from the local library. I think it's best to do as little as possible to a CD, particularly if it's playing fine. Howard |
scratched cds
Howard Haigh wrote: "Fray Bentos" wrote in message . uk... I have bought several second hand discs and they are scratched. They play ok, but I'd like them to be looking like new I have seen these scratch removers. Are they any good? I want to get one so I can use it again in the future. Anyone have one? What are the results like ? Which is the best one to get ? in the uk by the way. Hmmmm, the ONLY reason I ever want to get rid of scratches is because the CD doesn't play properly - it's not as if I'm going to be gazing at the playing side or using the thing as a mirror. On the odd occasion that something needs to be done I just use metal polish and after buffing to a shine I then give the disc a wash/rinse. That's worked fine with troublesome CDs borrowed from the local library. I think it's best to do as little as possible to a CD, particularly if it's playing fine. I like this reply best. It summarises my own perspective on the issue. You could of course use your PC to make 'safety copies'. Graham |
scratched cds
"Pooh Bear" wrote in message ... Howard Haigh wrote: "Fray Bentos" wrote in message . uk... I have bought several second hand discs and they are scratched. They play ok, but I'd like them to be looking like new I have seen these scratch removers. Are they any good? I want to get one so I can use it again in the future. Anyone have one? What are the results like ? Which is the best one to get ? in the uk by the way. Hmmmm, the ONLY reason I ever want to get rid of scratches is because the CD doesn't play properly - it's not as if I'm going to be gazing at the playing side or using the thing as a mirror. On the odd occasion that something needs to be done I just use metal polish and after buffing to a shine I then give the disc a wash/rinse. That's worked fine with troublesome CDs borrowed from the local library. I think it's best to do as little as possible to a CD, particularly if it's playing fine. I like this reply best. It summarises my own perspective on the issue. Agreed. I use a "Microweave cloth" to wipe off the occasional fingerprint, The surface of the CD is remarkably resilient, I have never had one scratched bad enough to prevent it from playing. The service dept of a local broadcast facility uses "fine jeweler's rouge" the genuine red, not the green or white stuff, when CD's have skidded across the floor, as occasionally happens. It is applied straight across the surface, not in a circular motion, and any residue then rinsed off with distilled water. I have never tried this method and so cannot vouch for it. Iain |
scratched cds
"Howard Haigh" wrote in message . uk... "Fray Bentos" wrote in message . uk... I have bought several second hand discs and they are scratched. They play ok, but I'd like them to be looking like new I have seen these scratch removers. Are they any good? I want to get one so I can use it again in the future. Anyone have one? What are the results like ? Which is the best one to get ? in the uk by the way. dave Hmmmm, the ONLY reason I ever want to get rid of scratches is because the CD doesn't play properly - it's not as if I'm going to be gazing at the playing side or using the thing as a mirror. On the odd occasion that something needs to be done I just use metal polish and after buffing to a shine I then give the disc a wash/rinse. That's worked fine with troublesome CDs borrowed from the local library. I think it's best to do as little as possible to a CD, particularly if it's playing fine. Howard This is also my preferred method. I use Duraglit or Brasso metal polish wadding. It removes scratches and scuffs like magic, in very short order, and with little effort. Over the years, I have come to the conclusion that it can't possibly actually do this, and I now believe that what really happens is that the scratches become filled with the oily deposit that this type of metal cleaner puts down, and that the refractive index of this oil is so close to that of the original plastic, the scratches seem to just disappear ... Bear in mind when doing any cleaning, that the playing surface is actually the upper one - that is the data is on the underside of the label surface, and is read through the lower ( scratched ) surface. As long as it is the lower surface that's scratched, the data is intact. If damage is done to the upper label surface, you have started to lose data. For basic cleaning, I have always used neat washing up liquid - a good one like Fairy rather than a cheapo own-brand. A small squib put on neat, then worked in with the thumbs in radial centre to outside movements, will quickly remove any greasy deposits and finger marks. I then finish off by running the disc under a warm tap, until the detergent has all gone. Dry off on a clean soft tea towel, then polish with a soft cloth. Does anyone remember when CDs were first about, and Tomorrow's World demo'd how you could roll them in fag ash, wipe them, and they would still play, but a vinyl disc wouldn't ... ?? Arfa |
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"Arfa Daily" wrote For basic cleaning, I have always used neat washing up liquid - a good one like Fairy rather than a cheapo own-brand. A small squib put on neat, then worked in with the thumbs in radial centre to outside movements, will quickly remove any greasy deposits and finger marks. I then finish off by running the disc under a warm tap, until the detergent has all gone. Dry off on a clean soft tea towel, then polish with a soft cloth. That's right, all you have to do is reduce the damage to a level where the error correction can cope... Does anyone remember when CDs were first about, and Tomorrow's World demo'd how you could roll them in fag ash, wipe them, and they would still play, but a vinyl disc wouldn't ... ?? Mine do! :-) |
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