[tifpaul]

Hi there,

Is there any way to rescue or repair a scratched CD? We have several books/stories on CD that are unusable because they are scratched.

Obviously, I should have downloaded them onto the computer or iPod - then I could re-burn one as needed, but considering the fact that I didn't . . . any advice?

Thanks so much!

 

[JamieCatheryn]

Polishing middle to outside with peanut butter can help smooth out scratches a little bit I have heard, which is funny because I found DVDs my son had gotten into smeared with PB and scratched due to his sticky hands. Sometimes a good CD reader can overlook the scratches and copy it anyway given some extra time.

 

[cristeen]

CDs and DVDs can be refinished. Usually the scratch is only in the protective coating, and doesn't damage the tracks themselves. There is a tool that does this, but it has mixed reviews. You can also call around to video game stores that sell used games - they will often repair CDs for a small fee. Around here it's $5 for the repair.

 

[bohmproof]

I have used Pledge (sp) furniture polish before.. on a completly unreadable skipping cd a long time ago and it worked for a while..enough that you could burn it at this point. I use rubbing alcohol wipes now and it gets off all the dirt, grime and plays again but it doesn't fix the skipping on dvds.
HTH

 

[NaturalMama311]

Turtle wax (I think any car wax might work).....rub from the inside out and it will fill in the scratches.