Best way to resurface CD's at home?

[hailrazer]

Some people think they are experts and don't know the difference between a car buffer and a hand grinder.

Didn't even think about that LOL

[CRTGAMER]

I looked around and found several different ways to get the job done. Could anyone with experience suggest their favorite way to resurface your own CD's? I'd much rather do it on my own instead of paying 4 bucks a piece to get them done at a store.

I've heard of people using Basso and paper towels, people using rubbing alcohol (which I'm a bit worried about.) I also tried using Windex a long time ago... Did not do me any good at all... Don't do it.

Poking fun aside, apologies to newt42, this post getting off track and to 17DaysOlderThanNES. I was a little harsh on that last joke.

Maybe this approach.

Try my at home hand plastic polish method first.
http://www.racketboy.com/forum/viewtopi ... 40#p229940

If you are unhappy with the results take it to a commercial polisher. As 17daysOlderThanNES pointed out keep a close eye on the guy polishing so he doesn't get carried away.

I think hailrazer's method does require someone who is dexterous with a variable speed car polisher (used as a benchtop) with his years of experience.

[eSPy]

ive used Pledge (wood cleaner) before with great results for minor scuffs. ive also heard people recommend Brasso but ive never tried it.

[17DaysOlderThanNES]

Maybe I'm not clear on what kind of buffer you're talking about, but that sounds like a good way to lose a finger. I don't think a $4 resurface is worth risking a digit and months of physical therapy.

And that is the typical response.
Almost the same response I get with an open disc drive spinning. "oh noes you can lose a finger" . Umm no you can't.

And no you can't lose a finger and you can set your hand on it for quite a while without it even getting hot.

Seriously I should do a video

Some people think they are experts and don't know the difference between a car buffer and a hand grinder.

I know putting your hand in close proximity of a high RPM rotating device is a dumb fucking idea, as should anyone else. Again, I need to see exactly what he's talking about, but don't even try to act like I'm being ridiculous to suggest you shouldn't go getting your 8 year old to hold an automotive-grade buffer while you put your hands precariously close to a spinning shaft. Maybe I'm overestimating the danger because I don't know exactly what he's using, but still.

[hailrazer]

I know putting your hand in close proximity of a high RPM rotating device is a dumb fucking idea, as should anyone else. Again, I need to see exactly what he's talking about, but don't even try to act like I'm being ridiculous to suggest you shouldn't go getting your 8 year old to hold an automotive-grade buffer while you put your hands precariously close to a spinning shaft. Maybe I'm overestimating the danger because I don't know exactly what he's using, but still.

Yes you're overestimating the danger. If you don't know what I'm talking about then why do you think you are qualified to warn everyone about the "horrible" dangers of it?

Point noted, high rpm's can be dangerous. Got it. Thank you.

But really this is not anymore dangerous than playing with a high rpm spinning fluffy sheep.

[fuctfuct]

But really this is not anymore dangerous than playing with a high rpm spinning fluffy sheep.

Hehe.

Whats the best way to get a single finger print (stupid girlfriend) off of a non scratched disc?

[hailrazer]

But really this is not anymore dangerous than playing with a high rpm spinning fluffy sheep.

Hehe.

Whats the best way to get a single finger print (stupid girlfriend) off of a non scratched disc?

Use an eyeglass cleaning cloth. They are soft enought to remove a fingerprintwithout leaving hairline scratches.

[CRTGAMER]

I think the horse is dead. Can we move on now and address the topic, contribute and not argue with every suggestion.

[pepharytheworm]

You're all wrong! The best way is to get a Brillo pad (steel wool if you don't have a brillo pad.) Get it wet then scrub the label and the underside till there are so many scratches you can even tell theres scratches any more. the you bake it in the oven on broil for 2 hrs then wet it then freeze it without drying it. I promise it wil play like its never played before


By the way if anyone really follows my advice I feel sorry for you.

@CRTgamer
hmm....... 17DaysOlderThanNES sounds a lot like you did when you first joined.

[CRTGAMER]

You're all wrong! The best way is to get a Brillo pad (steel wool if you don't have a brillo pad.) Get it wet then scrub the label and the underside till there are so many scratches you can even tell theres scratches any more. the you bake it in the oven on broil for 2 hrs then wet it then freeze it without drying it. I promise it wil play like its never played before


By the way if anyone really follows my advice I feel sorry for you.

@CRTgamer
hmm....... 17DaysOlderThanNES sounds a lot like you did when you first joined.

No, I'm meaner. Gotta keep my reputation intact. Just had too much fun with that PS1 DUAL ANALOG.