How Do You Clean Your CD's?

I would never recommend using any "windex" type products. These contain various chemicals & additives that could damage the surface, or, at the least, leave a film of some kind. I use the smallest pin drop of dishwashing liquid (only clear kinds, NOT Dove), after wetting the disc with water, preferably distilled. If the disc is wet, carefully & lightly using a smooth fingertip will not incur any friction or scratches on the surface. If you do not have smooth & soft fingertips, I would use a soft, lint-free cotton fabric very carefully. And as others have pointed out, cleaning motion should be in a radial motion only, not in the direction of the "grooves". Rinse well with tap water, followed by a final rinse with distilled water. Then gently blot the water with a soft, cotton terry cloth, taking care not to drag it across the whole disc.

i use automotive-type plastic polisher, but only if i encounter a disc that's wisibly marred or has tracking problems. this stuff will ackshully remove wery fine scratches. best to polish in a direction from edge-to-center of the cd. also works great on motorcycle face-shields.... ;~)

doug s.

Sedond: There is a similar product that is made for fiberglass boats. I have never made the trip to South of LA to pick up another bottle (to try on CD's). I used it for years on my wife's plastic snowdome collection and the stuff would polish out minor scratches without fogging the clear plastic.

dekay, any decent automotive paint/body parts/supply shop should have it. mebbe even pep-boys, tho i haven't checked.

doug s.

I'll start by taking a small bottle up to my mechanic's, who also has a body shop. I am really cheap.