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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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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
lkdog
417 posts
 
Socprof-

Not sure what you mean by the comment that Shine Ola is a cleaner rather than a clarifier. Yes, it cleans.
It also has a positive effect on the sound presentation according to most who use it.
Maybe I don't understand the terms.
fotis_k
128 posts
 
I wonder if there has been any settling/separation of the ingredients? perhaps due to temperature or simply by not shaking or stirring prior to use? What I'm getting at is, is it possible you have unknowingly applied too much of one ingredient or another?
socprof OP
37 posts
 
Lkdog,
Maybe, I'm using the wrong terminology. What I meant is that Optrix, Auric, Vivid etc. are all designed to help light pass into and out of the CD more easily (without spilling) by providing an interfacing layer of material, while Shine-Ola leaves no such layer. Some people on this board are skeptical of interfacing layers and prefer the clean surface they get with Shine-Ola.

Fotis_K,
Thanks for the suggestion. I'll try shaking and see if the result changes (on an expendable CD, of course).

Tony
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