CD Scratch Repair Kits

I used to hear about folks using Crest toothpaste to repair wrist watch "crystal" or glass - filling the scratches, then polishing. ...Wonder if something similar would work for CD's. I also recall my father buffing and polishing scratches out of a CD with Brasso or similar (with mixed results).

…Anyone else with other (hopefully positive) experiences?

Cheers,

Mike

go to cdplayright.com, they have a kit works great on cd and dvd

I have had good results with a product made by Discwasher.

I bought a kit on this site for $20 or so called "CD Wipeout" that completely repaired an XRCD disc that was skipping on the last track. Under the light I could see a small mark on the outside of the disc. I followed the instructions on the Wipeout kit (you only apply the microabrasive goo on the actual visible scratch, not the whole disc) and presto! disc plays perfectly again. Also, the marks that were there are no longer visible. Good product, in my opinion.

This isn't a CD repair item per se, but I use something called Mikro-Smooth routinely on ALL CDs (CD-Rs too) to remode digital edge and, yes, fix minor problems on used CDs. It's not for the faint of heart because it involves scrubbing the hell out of them for 30 seconds, but it has never caused the slightest problem and works very well. It's avail from Mapleshade on a 30-day moneyback. No, I have no connection with them, just a satisfied customer.