Fixing a burned disc? Should I try?

[coyote]

I have a burned dvd of data that got scratched. It won't even read.

Should I try to use scratch remover? Or is something else better? Would the scratch remover ruin the burned disc? Does it even work on the surface of a burned disc?

[hothandiman]

Try this:

1. Immerse the DVD in a solution of acetone. If you do not have ready access to industrial acetone, buy several bottles of Cutex (tm) nail polish remover and pour into a pie plate and soak the DVD for about 30 minutes. This should remove all unwanted dirt from the disc.

2. Periodically agitate (every 5 minutes should work) the DVD in the solution to insure even distribution over the surface.

3. Immerse the DVD in Coca Cola to nutralize the acetone solution.

4. Spread a paste of car wax on the DVD. Attach a lambs wool buffing pad to your electric drill and buff using an oscillating motion.

5. Place the DVD in your microwave to "set" the buffing compound and to achieve the maximum reflectivity index. A carosel microwave works best. Use about 45-75 seconds on high.

6. Apply a thin coat of vegtable oil to the DVD to prevent further degregation. I found that canola oil works best.

The DVD should now play. If it does not work, it must be your dvd player.

April Fools!

[coyote]

thanks c'mon...really...I burned a disc and now its scratched...does the scratch repair stuff fix a burned disc?

[Gees]

IGNORE ALL OF THE ABOVE! Except for a laugh. :c)

I have read on some websites that some video stores have some sort of machines that claim to "repair" discs. I'm almost positive they were in US, if that's where you are.

It was called "Disc Doctor", I think. But it did not explain exactly what the process involves. May very well be something you can accomplish at home, if you learn the secret process. :c)

But I bet someone will answer if they've accomplished this themselves.

[hothandiman]

Sorry for the joke, Coyote. I have heard that the paste wax part works. Try a VERY small amount and buff well with a soft cloth. When you are done, you should see NO RESIDUE on the disk. Give it a try. Also there are commercial "disk doctors" like at Best Buy that fix scratches. This might be a safer bet. Finally, you might try ripping back to HDD and burn a new on. Computer ROM drives and ripping software is sometimes more forgiving then a commercial player. Good luck, and sorry about the joke.

[coyote]

Yeah...thats what I'm talking about...It is a solution that fills in the cracks of scratches. But since recordable discs are burned not pressed....I was wondering if rubbing the solution into a burned disc will ruin the surface of it

[presto]

Disk Doctor can bought in stores like Media Play and Target. It works very well. I've even fixed several rental DVD's that wouldn't play at first.

[coyote]

thanks guys...didnt know if that stuff worked on burned discs or not...I have used it on real dvds but never burned...I will try it

I guess I have nothing to lose