DIY How to resurface scratched CDs CHEAP 2025

DIY How to resurface scratched CDs 2025

[trashpanda]

I've been looking for better methods to repair cds and holy crap this helped me fix PS2, Xbox, PS3, and GameCube games. Spent 3 hours of my day fixing all of those busted disc and now I'm a happy gamer

[thesteveus]

This is the best method for sure, I worked in a video store in Australia for 11 years, when dvd's came out, we ended up getting a Discwizard machine to clean/repair our games and movies, there was no real magic to it, it was a very simple principle, just some generic polishing compound from the machine supplier and some fine grit sand paper, any polishing compound will do, just get some that is safe for plastic. The machine was really good, basically a fancier version of what you see here, what you see in this vid is easily the best way to do it.

[markoates]

I 3d printed the CD holder for the drill, and then chucked it into a drill press. Worked like a charm. Thanks.

[hm]

Video Summary:
Tools/Products Used:
1. Scratched CD/DVD
2. Piece of plywood (size of the CD)
3. Piece of 3/4 inch rubber (size of the CD)
4. Bolt
5. 3, 000 grit sandpaper
6. Wet towel
7. Turtle Wax premium polishing compound

Procedure:
1. Create a jig using the piece of plywood and the piece of rubber to hold the CD securely.
2. Wet sand the CD using 3, 000 grit sandpaper, applying firm pressure for three (03) minutes.
3. After sanding, wipe the CD clean to remove any residue.
4. Apply "Turtle Wax premium polishing compound" or similar product to a wet towel.
5. Polish the CD for another three (03) minutes using the wet towel and polishing compound.
6. Inspect the resurfaced CD from different angles to check for improvement.
7. The CD should have a smoother surface and be free from visible scratches.

[leroycradducksr]

But why didn't you try playing the dvd disk after you were done with resurfacing it to make sure it still plays the data from the dvd?

[antn]

I used to do this the "manual" way back in the day I remember 30 minutes of rubbing and my arm would be so tired after haha, but atleast I could play my ps2 game.

[bmboldt]

I did it a little differently but it worked in most cases. I used some toothpaste and baking powder with a damp microfiber towel to do the sanding. Then I used Pledge and a microfiber towel to buff it out. The drill attachment made this a lot easier.

[withapulse]

I will try this method. I think a drill is preferable to a benchtop grinding wheel in other videos, which is TOO fast and risks over-heating the disc or going too far. A tip though (and this applies to also buffing car paint or light lenses)...is use a spot of washing up liquid mixed with the water. Makes it slip and glide and not 'grab'.

[megt]

Thank you. I have a bunch of cds that are out of print. They are extremely expensive to replace . I think I will see if the hubs can set this up for me.
Once again. Thank you.

[jazamaraz]

Best video on removing scratches from a CD or DVD. Thanks

[jsvanaul]

Thank you so much for sharing. I made something similar and was able to get two wii games and a cd working tonight. You're the man!

[svjaz]

For light scratches, only polishing paste for plastics is enough (e.g. for watch glasses). For deeper scratches, sanding with 2000/3000 grit sandpaper is required as a pre-treatment.

I use these round PU hand sanding blocks with 1 inch or 1.25 inch diameter with hook and loop surface. Suitable hook and loop sandpaper discs are available, you can also use a punch to cut out small ones from large 5 to 7 inch hook and loop discs.

I only do spot repairs. The CD can become thermally deformed if it is sanded in one place for a longer time! For this reason, it is also better to use a hard and not a soft backing for the CD.

[Serpent-YR]

The most helpful video. Screw those disc cleaning machines

[JasonSpitzMI]

Dude you've just invented the new go to product as soon as you put it into production.

[aaronajbird]

It works i made my own resurface drill piece, i use all sorts of rubbing compounds, they all seem to work fine

[katetaggart]

💔💖 * happy dance * there's hope for my dvds yet!

[srf]

This guys is a genius. Going to do this right now. Thanks!

[brentwachter]

Retired skill saw works great as well!

[benlin]

I just did this, and it worked! Thanks so much!

[mechreports]

really great video! i thought of getting a JFJ repair machine but i only want a few disks repaired so i might have to try this, yes i can get them repaired professionally but i want to be able to do it myself. i will give it a go and report back :)