Keeping them in good shape is key to their longevity.
If a CD skips or freezes, there may be smudges or dirt on the disc.
If so,a good cleaningis probably the best course of action.
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However, if after cleaning, the CD still skips or freezes, it may be scratched.
you’re able to use the following methods for fixing scratchedDVDs.
Then, spread the toothpaste using your finger or a microfiber cloth.
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Spread the toothpaste on the CD radially, from the center out.
Even if only a small portion of the CD is scratched, coat the entire surface anyway.
Rinse off the CD under a sink faucet (use a wet microfiber cloth to assist).
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Dry the CD with a dry microfiber cloth (use a radial motion).
Check the CD for any remaining toothpaste residue and visible scratches.
Test the CD in your player or PC’s CD drive.
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check that you are in a well-ventilated area to avoid breathing in any fumes from the polishing product used.
Apply the polishing product to a dry microfiber cloth.
Rub the polishing product onto the CD surface using radial strokes with attention to the scratched areas.
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Use about 10 strokes on each area.
Rinse off the CD with warm water.
Let the CD air dry on a flat surface.
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Use a microfiber cloth to gently dry off the rest of the CD (use a radial motion).
Option Three: The Wax Method
This method only provides a temporary solution.
Wax scratches with a thin coat of the waxing product you selected (use a radial motion).
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If there are only a few scratches, you don’t have to coat the entire CD.
Instead, rub the wax into the areas where the scratches are located.
Set the CD asidefor a few minutes so that the wax settles in the scratches.
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Wipe the CDin a radial motion with a dry microfiber cloth to remove the excess wax.
Once copied, store the disc or discard it.
Discarding may be best as the effect of the wax method is temporary.
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Use creamy peanut butter.
The chunky style may damage the CD further.
Rinse off the CD in combination with a wet microfiber cloth.
When using the cloth, use a radial inward-to-outward motion.
This probably won’t work for deeper or extensive scratches.
Consider the previously discussed options before trying this one.
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Cut the banana so that one end can be wiped onto the CD surface in a radial motion.
Use the inside of the banana peel to wipe off the CD surface using a radial motion.
Clean the CD further with a dry cotton or microfiber cloth.
Depending on the kit or solution, it may both clean your CDs and repair minor surface scratches.
With any of the above solutions, results may not always make a CD playable again.
You may still see some scratches.
These may be deeper than the outlined methods can repair.
