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Okay, so, I'm sure all of you have scratched discs somewhere. I have a few, it's what I get for letting my sister and other unreliable people handle my games, and as a result they are scratched, some beyond playability (Not like huge scratches or anything, but just bad enough to make the game freeze during FMV's or on startup).

My question to you guys is:

What methods do you use to fix a scratched disc without getting it fixed profesionally, using a device bought in a store, etc.? Meaning no disc doctor or anything like that.

I wonder becuase I've seen quite a few rumors on the internet, and from friends. One of which was to use toothpaste (sounds unlikely to me) on the disc, let it sit for a few minutes, then gently wipe away the access toothpaste and the scratch will be "fixed"

I haven't tried that myself, it sounds too iffy.

Another rumor I've heard is rubbing alcohol will "repair" small scratches. Again, I find this unlikely.

Anyhow, what things have you guys tried?
 
You break it in half, drive to the mall and buy another one :)
 
Now there's one I haven't heard before lol. If only I had a car... then I would have the wax!

...

Okay, probably not, I wouldn't give enough of a crap about my car to bother waxing it >.>
 
*slaps face to induce awakeness*

Disks Lecan.. disks...

I'm too tired to be reading posts, too much room for errors in reading comprehention >.>
 
I've heard rumor to using a highlighter (preferrably the bright yellow kind) on them to help, I can't confirm it because I tried alot of things back in the day before skip doctor-type thingies, and I forget what actually did work.

I also read about an elaborate method of making a new disc as well, but it's really complicated ><
 
Gatttsu said:
I've heard rumor to using a highlighter (preferrably the bright yellow kind) on them to help, I can't confirm it because I tried alot of things back in the day before skip doctor-type thingies, and I forget what actually did work.

I also read about an elaborate method of making a new disc as well, but it's really complicated ><
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oh making a new disk!

The ultimate solution, just burn a copy of the scratched disk, the burn will be perfect :)
 
I used to get warm soapy water in a sink and then put discs in and let them soakfor about 10 or so minutes, dry them off with a towel and then wipe again with bog roll. I think it worked on some, cant rememebr was ages ago, hope it helps :wink:
 
deathsvengeance said:
Gatttsu said:
I've heard rumor to using a highlighter (preferrably the bright yellow kind) on them to help, I can't confirm it because I tried alot of things back in the day before skip doctor-type thingies, and I forget what actually did work.

I also read about an elaborate method of making a new disc as well, but it's really complicated ><
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oh making a new disk!

The ultimate solution, just burn a copy of the scratched disk, the burn will be perfect :)
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well, I meant the method that involves removing the label from the plastic and replacing the plastic, but that could work too :P
 
Gatttsu said:
I've heard rumor to using a highlighter (preferrably the bright yellow kind) on them to help, I can't confirm it because I tried alot of things back in the day before skip doctor-type thingies, and I forget what actually did work.

I also read about an elaborate method of making a new disc as well, but it's really complicated ><
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LOL I read that as "Using a lightsaber" :D
 
I wouldn't use toothpaste, I tested that on a blank CD and it scratched it up worse, because toothpaste is an abrasive ><
 
deathsvengeance said:
lol that canned car wax that you spray, if you spray that on your scratched disks, let it dry, then wipe it off, it fills in the scratches and they work fine after.
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This actually works coz I've done it. I like using 3M fine cut car wax which is designed to remove those small scratches in your cars clear coat. A little drop and a soft cloth will work wonders. It'll remove those scratches and solve your disc reading issues. Toothpaste has abrasives in there that are too harsh on the disc surface.. since it is designed to clean the hard enamel of your teef. I highly recommend not using Toothpaste. :D
 
Lucky me, theres a Video Game store in my town that will fix scratched discs for $5 which reminds me gotta take GTA: San Andreas there, never trust your friends to borrow your games.
 
Okay, I think it's safe to say the toothpaste theory is pretty debunked lol. The car wax one sounds interesting and like it's actually viable, so I may have to try it sometime.

Okay, now about burning the CD's. Last I knew there was a lot of stuff infolved in actually burning games onto new CD's, becuase a lot of games have an anti-copy code in them. Some of them will even destroy the original game completely if you try to burn it, and then you'll have an unworking copy and the original which also doesn't work (this info I can't confirm, I've always thought the risks of copying the game to be too great to try. An ex girlfriend of mine once tried to get me some games by burning them, didn't work at all).

I've also heard various theories about ways to copy the game. Getting a title image and suchforth. I dunno, this is what you get when you have a lot of gamer friends >.>, lots of gaming rumors.
 
I think game stop sells disc repair kits for scratches. Has something to do with the plastic coating on the top I think. You can call your loacal game stop or game store for comformation though, just to be sure.
 
Lecan said:
Okay, I think it's safe to say the toothpaste theory is pretty debunked lol. The car wax one sounds interesting and like it's actually viable, so I may have to try it sometime.

Okay, now about burning the CD's. Last I knew there was a lot of stuff infolved in actually burning games onto new CD's, becuase a lot of games have an anti-copy code in them. Some of them will even destroy the original game completely if you try to burn it, and then you'll have an unworking copy and the original which also doesn't work (this info I can't confirm, I've always thought the risks of copying the game to be too great to try. An ex girlfriend of mine once tried to get me some games by burning them, didn't work at all).

I've also heard various theories about ways to copy the game. Getting a title image and suchforth. I dunno, this is what you get when you have a lot of gamer friends >.>, lots of gaming rumors.
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If you are savvy enough to put a mod-chip on your PS2's mobo it can play burned copies of games, though most games require a dual-layer DVD burner to fit all the data on one disc. As far as them ruining the original, thats just impossible if you have the first copy in a non-writing drive and the blank in a writing drive. A CD-Rom drive without burning capabilities simply can't ruin a CD without spinning it over the 50x max speeds to the point where the centripital force shatters it inside the case, and can send shards through the steel of the case (I've seen it, it kicks ass). Copying games is simply a risk because if you're caught, it's the same as being caught downloading music, it's copyright infringement.
 
Seems I don't have the utilities at all to burn and play copies of scratched discs. No money for the mod chip (or the tools to actually install one) and I don't believe my burner could handle it.

I just tried the car wax thing Eilistrae suggested, it hasn't worked, so perhaps I'm doing it wrong >.>; Basically followed the instructions on the bottle. Put on with a wet cloth, let dry, wipe off with a dry cloth. The game works but it stops working in the exact same part it used to. So I'm thinking perhaps I did something wrong.

Damn.. I wanna play my Kingdom hearts ;_;
 
I think Dr. Disc (or something like that) is the best bet by far you can buy product wise. I haven't had a scratch on any of my games or CD's because I'm really protective of my disc especially CD's. I wont even let my own father borrow a disc of any kind. I have, however, saw my buddies use this thing and it works wonders. I though have used toothpaste on a ton of my sisters disc. It's true that toothpaste is an abrasive but what you have to do , if done right, will keep that from being a problem. It works like smoothing concrete. Apply the paste to the scratches and fill it in good. Now let it dry for about 15-20 min (MAKE SURE IT IS COMPLETLY DRY AND HARD) then take something smooth wrap it around your finger and rub the area until the paste is smooth to the rest of the disc. It works but it's not a permanent fix by any means. Also, don't get the paste you scrape off all over the disc try to keep it in the area to fill in some cracks. When you put it in over time it will get hot and form inside the crack. It will last a few weeks to a month then you'll have to do it again. You're better off spending the 3-5 bucks at a CD store or game store getting them to repair the disc with their machines. That is a permanent fix usually.
 
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