Is there any way to repair Discs?

Question

Is there any way to repair dammaged discs, not just random scratches, but a scratch that goes around the disc (the really bad kind) I tried the fixes with household products, that didn't work, I'm talking about the ring scratches the really nasty ones

Answer 1

the only thing i know is use toothpaste and rub in a circular motion

Answer 2

I am not sure if you have this place where you live but here in Wales there's a place called "scratchbusters" and you send them your disk they mail it back to you and its like its brand new, by the way theres a fee of £5 per disk

Answer 3

some video stores have a machine that they can "run it through and clean up pretty bad scratches. it kinda sands off a layer then buffs it up but don't worry it don't damage the disk just removes scratches.

Answer 4

I've had to use the Disc Doctor 6 times on my Xbox disks before they would work.

Answer 5

Toothpaste is a awesome cleaner, I got an old disc to work that wasn't working for years with toothpaste. Mild toothpaste works the best, like kids toothpaste. Whitening toothpaste is good too, but any toothpaste will work.

Step one: Wet the disc with Luke-warm water. Apply toothpaste, make sure it doesn't slide off.

Step two: With a soft bristled toothbrush (anything to hard can scratch it) gently start in the center and work your way out. Don't use circles.

Step three: With a soft cloth or tissue, very gently wipe it dry. The rings may not be gone, but it may work afterwards.

If toothpaste doesn't work, try getting a soft cloth and putting rubbing alcohol like the kind you use in first-aid, and rub it with that.

The last resort would  a disc cleaner you can buy at the store. Some rental stores will let you use their disc cleaner, depending on the store, they may charge you.

Answer 6

you could go to game crazy, or most any other game store and they can fix it for you as best as possible for like 2 bucks, unless you join the membership. with a membership at gamecrazy you get unlimited disc cleans for free.