Can you use rubbing compound on CDS?

Can you use rubbing compound on CDS?

Fixing a scratched CD is similar to fixing a scratch on your car- you want to polish the scratches out. You can use a variety of different plastic polishes, rubbing compounds, and in some cases even a metal polish or toothpaste.

Can you remove scratches from discs?

Apply a small dab of white toothpaste or metal polish to a clean, lint-free (ie fluff-free) cloth and rub very gently along the scratch from the disc’s centre outwards. Cover the full length of the scratch, then repeat twice for good measure.

Does rubbing alcohol remove scratches on discs?

Mix 1:1 parts of water and rubbing alcohol into a small container, and dip in a cotton ball. Wipe over the CD in the same way that you used the cloth. You can rub very gently to remove any marks or stains. Rest the CD on the towel, let it dry for about 30 minutes and return it to its CD case.

How do you fix a scratched disk without toothpaste?

Banana Method: Use a banana that is peeled and cut in half. Use a half of the banana and gently rub it into the disc scratch from inwards to outwards. Repeat many times. After you have rubbed the banana on the disc, run the disc under warm water and remove any banana residue.

What is the best thing to clean CDs with?

Isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol should be all you need for a clean CD. Gentle dish detergent will also clean a CD. Dry your clean CD carefully.

How do you Polish a disc with rubbing compound?

Apply a rubbing compound, moving from the center of the disc outwards. Use enough force to create a mirror polished surface when rubbing compound application is complete. We found that applying the rubbing compound for at least 30 seconds to 1 minute is sufficient. *Code valid in CA/AU/US stores only.

How to fix a scratched CD?

If the CD is badly scratched, you may want to rub the toothpaste around the radius of the circle several times. Once finished, let the toothpaste dry to the touch.

Does rubbing the back of a CD damage the top?

Rubbing the back of the disc in a non-radial motion typically won’t damage the dye layers on the top of the disc. However, you might damage the top of the CD if you apply too much pressure to the disc while it rests on an abrasive surface.

How do you remove scratches from a laser disc?

Sometimes you’ll need to physically remove plastic from the disc by polishing. However, removing a lot of plastic can affect the refractive property of the lens making the data unreadable. Waxing scratches is useful because even though the defects are visible to your eye, the laser sees around/through them. Wax the scratches.