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Problems with Optrix Spray

I noticed that some of my CDs treated with Optrix spray were looking cloudy. I thought maybe they had some excess Optrix (i.e. I did not wipe it off properly during the application) so I tried washing the Optrix off one of them, first with water and then with water and a little dishwashing liquid. The cloudiness was still there. I was finally able to buff the cloud off with Mapleshade Mikrosmooth. It was as though the Optrix had etched the surface of the CD.

Has anyone else here had this problem with Optrix?

I have since moved on to Auric Illuminator for my new CDs, but I have 10 or so CDs that are going to need a vigorous buffing with Mikrosmooth. (As I stated in an earlier thread, I use the tip of my index finger rather than Mapleshade's polish cloths since the latter scratch my CDs).

Tony
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sean
6,231 posts
 
I have a brand new bottle of Optrix, but have never tried it. I have seen other threads such as this where others commented on Oprix treated discs "clouding up" and / or having a hard time getting it off of the discs. Whether or not the clouding affects the sonics or longevity of the disc, i don't know. Sean
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mouse
11 posts
 
Have experienced the same problem on DVD's when using Auric Illuminator(the old blue formula). I also tried to remove it with warm water and some dishsoap but ultimately had to resort to buffing it off with MikroSmooth. Didn't occur with every DVD. Even after extra care was taken to not let the Auric remain on the disc for too long and the disc was thorougly buffed-off and inspected under strong light, clouding occured over the next several days. Have consequently stopped using the Auric (may try the new clear formula in the near future).
xiekitchen
821 posts
 
Oh great.. I just bought some of this Optrix and put it on about 25 cd's... I haven't noticed a problem yet but... for those of you who are noticing the "clouding" effect.. is this just visual or is there audible degradation or any audible artifacts to this clouding?
jsawhitlock
302 posts
 
Xiekitchen, I haven't notice any sonic degrades just the cloudy CD and it's just about impossible to get them back nice and shiny! so I'm sticking to shine-ola as I have had no problems and it's a great product.
socprof OP
37 posts
 
Thanks to everyone for sharing.

I've treated several CDs with the new Auric Illuminator and so far (3 weeks later) there is no clouding.

I do have some Shine-ola which I use on SACDs, but it is a cleaner rather than a "clarifier" like Optrix is supposed to be (when it doesn't cloud up!) and others like AI, Vivid, and LAT International's C Diamond.

As for the sonic effects of the cloud, it apparently is minor because the CDs sounded pretty good. I will do a listening test on one of them to see if removing the cloud improves sound quality.

Tony
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