One of my CD games is scratched pretty badly and no longer works, suggestions anyone?

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steveold

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On how to possibly resurrect it?

I'm willing to try any reasonable suggestion -- after all the CD won't load and only the music will play.

I'll get another copy of it someday, but maybe I can somehow revive it.

I tried using a napkin to clean it, and it worked once (I actually got to play it for about 20 minutes) but now it's back to square one... it won't load anymore, again.

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This thing works...Game DR.

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Use one of those CD cleaning dealies they sell at places like Sam Goody's, Suncoast, Best Buy, etc.

The ones that kind of look like a fan.

I'm pretty sure those are the kind that can help restore scratched disks. You just apply some stuff they give you to the disk and then spin the thing for a while.

But they do have different kinds, wouldn't risk trying to use a CD game on say, one of the DVD ones. Also, DC games have their own kind too. (GD-Roms)

It's supposed to work really good, not just cleaning fingerprints and the like but actually helping with scratches because it sort of fills in the scratches.

Unless the scratch is deep enough to penetrate the surface and reach the data carrying part of the disc. In which case the disc is a goner.

PS: Sorry that whole thing was a mess. I'll make it up to you and try to figure out the brand name of the thing I'm talking about.
 
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Game Dr. works great for me. Assuming that the scratches aren't label side that is.
 
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Better solution - have it resurfaced somewhere that uses the cool machine to do it. Looks MUCH better than a GameDoctored disc. Only costs $2 each CD at the local place.
 
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Originally posted by Eric:
<strong>Use one of those CD cleaning dealies they sell at places like Sam Goody's, Suncoast, Best Buy, etc.

The ones that kind of look like a fan.

I'm pretty sure those are the kind that can help restore scratched disks. You just apply some stuff they give you to the disk and then spin the thing for a while.

But they do have different kinds, wouldn't risk trying to use a CD game on say, one of the DVD ones. Also, DC games have their own kind too. (GD-Roms)

It's supposed to work really good, not just cleaning fingerprints and the like but actually helping with scratches because it sort of fills in the scratches.

Unless the scratch is deep enough to penetrate the surface and reach the data carrying part of the disc. In which case the disc is a goner.

PS: Sorry that whole thing was a mess. I'll make it up to you and try to figure out the brand name of the thing I'm talking about.</strong><hr></blockquote>

You can't scratch through to the data.... Well, you can, haha, but the data is on the top.... under the label. The plastic is merely a surface that can be refinished as said, via a game doctor or a resurfacing tool. There is no difference between the GD for DVDs or CDs, they use the same plastic. :) The CD can be restored, it may not look pretty, but it will work just fine.

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OK. . . Now this will sound stupid as shit, but this works for me sometimes. Toothpaste will fill in the scratches and harden clear, but do not apply too much pressure or the grains in the toothpaste will scratch the disc even more.
This is the Cheap Ass solution and I would recomend being very careful doing it. But if you are like me and dont feel like spending $20 to fix the 1 or 2 CD's that you dident take care of give this method a whirl.

I promise that this is not a joke, and if it dosent work the worst thing that happens is that you have to buy a Disc DR or something (and your fingers smell like toothpaste). You also have to remeber to wait a bit for it to dry.
 
evil wasabi

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Tooth paste will fix it
Any baking soda tooth past
it's an abrasive so it fills in the cracks then rinse under cold water.
 
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Does resurfacing make the disc look like new again? Or is it noticeable that it's been resurfaced?

Anywhere you can send your CDs to have this done? I don't know of anyplace near me that does this.
 
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actually use the toothpaste like polish rubbing it with your finger only from the center out to the edge in a straight line , do not rub it in a circular motion ever , I can guarantee it will only make matters worse.

Remember you want to polish the scratch out not fill it in.

As for those game doctor things I would never use one since they clean in a circular motion, They even say they are shit on Tech TV and not to use them.
I have heard of these ruining cd's in the past.

You can also get some compound/polish for acrylic fishtanks which works very well.

Every cd manufacturer there is says go from the inside out and nevr in a circle.
 
evil wasabi

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i got my dc doa2 'professionally' resurfaced at this small game shop.

it doesnt work AT ALL any more.

so fuck that, buy a game doctor
 
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Originally posted by Joshua:
<strong>Better solution - have it resurfaced somewhere that uses the cool machine to do it. Looks MUCH better than a GameDoctored disc. Only costs $2 each CD at the local place.</strong><hr></blockquote>

I've gotta agree on this one gamedoctor resurfacer makes the face of the disk cloudy, not shiny. and also it dosen't always work on everything my friend has a rival schools that was scracthed to fuck but not though the silver and it was repaired this way. It NEVER works on his ps2 which is BRAND NEW. I'm sure it's not that the game dosen't play on ps2 though cause I've got a copy that works just fine.

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I used a Disk Doctor once ,and ruined a couple of games with it...

They work less than before, and it took a hell of a lot of polishing before they would even work some of the time.

If the game doesn't work at all, go for it and try the doctor.

And the disk doctor does work in a straight line from inside to outside, not in a circular motion...
 
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those mass-porduced platic pieces of shit wouldn't be allowed to touch my games, even if they didn't work. I don't think that the cloudy solution is very good for the laser because it may pick it up. and also because if I ever clean a game I want it to look new and play new. Resurfacing or toothpaste are the only options I can see. toothpaste if you plan to get another one later or resurfacing if you care about fixing it NOW!
 
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I know this is a little expensive......


But I sell a unit (modified drill press) Mid $400's but it 100% repairs CD's (that are not scratched from the label side). there are 3 sander pads and 2 solutions.... and a buffing pad. Also has an antistatic spray.

It only costs $0.06-0.12 per CD to fix... and a time of 20-30 seconds.

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My OXM disc came cracked I'm pissed and my dad can't do me a small favor and pick up an extra copy pisses me off
 
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The machine Bluevoodu is talking about sounds a lot like what the local guy uses, if you're in need, maybe you should check it out (obviosly NOT just for one game...)
 
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