CD Scratch Repair

[Jarcaines]

I have heard toothpaste works (polishes out scratches since it is very slightly abrasive), and it's basically free. I have never had to do this myself, but that is what I heard. Might be worth a try, maybe on a disc you don't care to much about first.

[wiedemab]

I don't remember. It was a cheap plastic thing that held the disc and had really fine abrasive wheel. I think I saw it at Walmart. It's been years ago.

[Tyson A]

This is what I use and it works good
http://digitalinnovations.com/Mercha...isc_Repair_DVD
I have also just taken plastic polish or even rubbing compound or polishing compound to take out scratches and then put on a pure wax (once you got most of the scratches out). But first hold the disk up to a light and if you see any scratches or pin holes that show light through the disk you cannot fix those. On most cds the foil or what ever is in there is off centered to the back of the cd so there is usally plenty of room to sand, polish or what ever you want to do.
Good luck hope this helps

[CHILI442]

I have heard toothpaste works (polishes out scratches since it is very slightly abrasive), and it's basically free. I have never had to do this myself, but that is what I heard. Might be worth a try, maybe on a disc you don't care to much about first.

I've saved a few this way. Get your finger wet and put a little toothpaste on it and rub lightly. Toothpaste is a real fine rubbing compound.