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Scratched & Blemished DVD repair
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Tue Sep 14, 2004 10:24 pmby 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
Posted:
Wed Sep 15, 2004 1:23 pmby 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.
Posted:
Wed Sep 15, 2004 1:53 pmby Rich
rdgrimes wrote: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
Posted:
Wed Sep 15, 2004 5:57 pmby 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.
Posted:
Wed Sep 15, 2004 6:06 pmby Rich
aviationwiz wrote: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!