Switch to CD. Spread the cream, starting from the center and making radial movements (from inside to outside). Clean and wipe the CD. Put the dam ub a hatred of running hot water and rinse
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Switch to CD. Spread the cream, starting from the center and making radial movements (from the inside to the outside).
Clean and dry the CD. Place the disc under a running hot water source and rinse well. Then use a soft, clean cloth to dry it; Finally, check for toothpaste or moisture.
- After cleaning and drying the CD, use a soft cloth to polish the surface.
Method 2 of 4: Polishing the CD with abrasive compounds
Wipe the compost on a soft, clean, lint-free cloth. Use, for example, a shirt or handkerchief.
Switch to CD. Perform smooth radial movements (starting from the center and ending at the ends) to spread the compound over the damaged parts. Repeat the process 10-12 times, trying to go through only the visible scratches.
- When polishing the disc, place it on a non-abrasive, firm, straight surface. The data is stored in the upper layers of the object (where the sticker is located) and can be easily perforated or scratched. In addition, the CD may crack or delaminate if placed on too soft a surface.
- If you move the product in a circular motion (instead of a radial motion), you can still scratch the surface that stores the data.
Remove what is left of the product. Rinse it well with warm water, then let it dry. Remove all residue from the compost and wait until it is completely dry before attempting to use it. If you want, you can speed up the process with a soft, clean cloth.
Test the disc. If the problem persists, repeat the process for up to 15 minutes (or until the scratch has been completely removed). The surface around the mark will start to shine, as if there were several small scratches on the spot. If you still don’t notice the difference after a few minutes, the damage may be too great or you may be doing something wrong.
- If the disc still doesn’t work, take it to a game professional or CD-Store to see what you need to do.
Method 3 of 4: Completing the wax process
He asked for the scratches on the disk. Apply a thin layer of Vaseline, lip balm, liquid car wax, neutral shoe polish or furniture wax to the surface of the CD. Then let the product settle for a few minutes – remember that your intention is for the wax to fill the scratches and make the data readable again.
Remove excess wax. Use a clean, soft, lint-free cloth and make radial movements (from the inside out). Also, follow the manufacturer’s instructions: some wax must dry before cleaning, while others can be removed while still wet.
Test the disc again. If wax or grease works, burn a copy of the CD immediately. This method is a temporary solution, which makes the disk data readable in time for the user to create a copy.
Method 4 of 4: Using the Pipe Band
Before you continue, understand that the holes in the layers of a CD are not repairable, even by professionals. The best way to deal with holes is to jump over them so that the rest of the data can be accessed and saved.
Turn the CD over and mark the tracks with holes using a permanent pen.
Take two small strips of duct tape and place them over the marked parts.
- Note: The CD may make noise while running, but you will be able to access at least 70% of the data on it.
tips
- Keep any CDs of parts to avoid damaging it.
- If the CD is scratched or cracked, the situation may be irreversible.
- Take care of the most expensive scratched CDs before you pay attention to the most important ones in the collection.
- Use other specialty products to remove scratches from CDs. In addition, use these methods to make the affected areas shiny.
- Back up all your CDs before the worst happens.
- If the CD is irreparable, use it as a cup holder or check out this article for more creative ideas!
- Depending on the region where you live, you can return scratched Xbox discs to Microsoft for a fee
- You can replace toothpaste with peanut butter. Due to the viscosity and oil, this product is an excellent option for polishing the CD. Just don’t forget to buy liquid butter!
Warnings
- Wait until the CDs are completely dry and clean (without any product residue) before using them again or it may damage the player.
- Do not apply solvents to the surfaces of CDs, as they change the chemical composition of the polycarbonate substrate, leaving the product opaque and illegible!
- Each method of repairing CDs can cause even more damage. Be very careful when following the steps in this article.
- Do not look at the reflective layer of the CD if it is exposed to strong light. Use a regular 60-100 W lamp to observe defects and disc entries. Don’t resort to the sun!
Materials required
- Clean, soft, lint-free cloth (preferably microfiber)
- Water (or isopropyl alcohol)
- Metal varnish, fine compound or toothpaste
- Liquid car wax or Vaseline
- Cotton or plastic gloves (facilitates CD handling and leaves no fingerprints)
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