Scratched CD... :(

Post by **Don Carlos** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 3:44 pm

plained wrote:also you can try a slow speed drive, its worked for me in the past.

yeh im about to try reading it @ 4 speed ffs

Post by **R00k** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 4:36 pm

I've heard of people filling in the cracks with things, like candle wax, but I've never tried anything like that so it might just be an old geeks' tale.

Post by **Don Carlos** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 4:38 pm

riddla wrote:http://www.digitalinnovations.com/products.php?cat=1

I have one, worth its weight in gold.

Is it worth investing for this one disc?

Post by **PhoeniX** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 4:43 pm

http://www.maplin.co.uk/Free_UK_Deliver ... _28595.htm

Had this for a couple of years and still not used it all. Has worked on every cd i've tried it on.

Post by **Canis** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 6:01 pm

Don Carlos wrote:[lvlshot]http://web.ukonline.co.uk/c.slocombe/ff7disc.jpg[/lvlshot]

Thats the state of the disc, tried to copy it but it was having none of it :/

That's a cool picture.

Post by **Deathshroud** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 8:58 pm

I use Windex to clean my CD's and it seems to work well.

I bought a used copy of FF7 years back, and when I got to the 3rd disc and it didn't load, I was pissed! Never again will I buy any games used.

Post by **chopov** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 10:24 pm

bitWISE wrote:
Don Carlos wrote:
chopov wrote:Use tooth paste, works also....
so i rub the paste all over the CD??!

wtf...

Avoid home remedies that suggest using toothpaste. Toothpaste is a mild abrasive and acts as a light sandpaper. While it may sometimes buff out scratches, more often it will cause additional scratches.
http://www.ehow.com/how_892_repair-scratched-cds.html

Up to now it worked for me on 3 scratched CDs... ok, you won't cure very deep scratches. Be patient , polish with a soft cloth and very light pressure.

Post by **R00k** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 10:30 pm

Yea, I won't buy used games anymore unless it's from a local shop where I can take them back if they're scratched.

Post by **+JuggerNaut+** » Sat Nov 19, 2005 12:25 am

Deathshroud wrote:I use Windex to clean my CD's and it seems to work well.

I bought a used copy of FF7 years back, and when I got to the 3rd disc and it didn't load, I was pissed! Never again will I buy any games used.

that only worked because of residue on the CD, not because it "cured" a scratch/scratches.

Post by **SOAPboy** » Sat Nov 19, 2005 2:37 am

Don Carlos wrote:[lvlshot]http://web.ukonline.co.uk/c.slocombe/ff7disc.jpg[/lvlshot]

Thats the state of the disc, tried to copy it but it was having none of it :/

Car Wax...

Wax it like you would your car.. itll help small to med scratches..