Scratched & Blemished DVD repair

[Rich]

Hi Everybody,

I'm considering one of those repair kits to fix scratches on CDs and DVDs.

Are there any paticular type or brand I should seek or stay away from?

How well do they work?

Thankx,
Rrrrrich

[rdgrimes]

Replace the discs if they are readable. Such "fix" kits should only be used to try to make an unreadable disc readable again. Often, a disc that is unreadable in one reader can be read in a different reader too.

[Rich]

Replace the discs if they are readable. Such "fix" kits should only be used to try to make an unreadable disc readable again. Often, a disc that is unreadable in one reader can be read in a different reader too.

Thanks for the reply.

I just did some searching and am going to try the Memorex OptiFix Pro. It's only 30 bucks at Compuzoid. I've got a couple 2-3-4 disks to try to fix. One disk that I liked but didn't really care for I went extreme because pearl drops wouldn't get the scratch out. I used 1200 grit sand paper and I think that nearly did it. From what I've read if I took Turtle Wax to it it may read. But, this memorex jobber looks real cool so I'll give it a shot.

Rrrich

[aviationwiz]

Just use some glass cleaner on the bottom of the disc and wipe with a paper towel from the inside to the outside, *NEVER* in a circular motion. That generally works fine for me. I've had to do it a few times with Netflix Rental DVD's as before cleaning it, they just wouldn't play properly.

[Rich]

Just use some glass cleaner on the bottom of the disc and wipe with a paper towel from the inside to the outside, never in a circular motion. That generally works fine for me. I've had to do it a few times with Netflix Rental DVD's as before cleaning it, they just wouldn't play properly.

Super, Thanks!