Do those CD scratch repair devices really work?

ngrome · 03-31-2009, 10:26 PM

They've been around for a long time, but do those devices which claim to repair scratches on a CD (or DVD) really work? I would like to see if I can get a decent one so I don't have to re-burn my CDs again. For example, if I use this will it help my audio CDs from skipping again? Is there any recommended, but non-expensive, model? Thanks in advance.

EDIT: Or, is there another effective method you recommend, like a rubbing compound, etc.?

**koala** · 04-01-2009, 07:27 AM

Yes, they do work, but it depends on how badly scratched the disc is. Deep scratches need to be filled in with compound. Fine surface scratches just need to be buffed.

If all your audio CDs are skipping, try a CD lens cleaner as well as the scratch repair kit.

Digital Innovations Scratch Repair System - $31

Allsop CD Scratch Repair Kit - $10

Allsop CD Laser-Lens Cleaner - $10

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ngrome Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 132 OS: XP SP2	Do those CD scratch repair devices really work? They've been around for a long time, but do those devices which claim to repair scratches on a CD (or DVD) really work? I would like to see if I can get a decent one so I don't have to re-burn my CDs again. For example, if I use this will it help my audio CDs from skipping again? Is there any recommended, but non-expensive, model? Thanks in advance. EDIT: Or, is there another effective method you recommend, like a rubbing compound, etc.? Last edited by ngrome; 03-31-2009 at 10:28 PM.

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koala Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: UK Posts: 12,814 OS: XP/7/Ubuntu My System	Re: Do those CD scratch repair devices really work? Yes, they do work, but it depends on how badly scratched the disc is. Deep scratches need to be filled in with compound. Fine surface scratches just need to be buffed. If all your audio CDs are skipping, try a CD lens cleaner as well as the scratch repair kit. Digital Innovations Scratch Repair System - $31 Allsop CD Scratch Repair Kit - $10 Allsop CD Laser-Lens Cleaner - $10 __________________ New members: Subscribe to your thread (Thread Tools) to receive an instant email notification when you get a reply TSF Folding@Home Team 85015 - details here TSF Articles - Tech Handbook