i apolgize for my question on 10/16/03

[ojtwelve]

I APOLOGIZE FOR ALL THE PROBLEMS THAT I HAVE CAUSED WITH MY QUESTION. THIS WAS NOT MY INTENTION. I AM FAIRLY NEW TO THIS SITE AND TO THE DVD BURNING PROCESS AND I DID NOT KNOW THAT MY QUESTION WOULD JEOPARDIZE THIS SITE. AGAIN I APOLOGIZE.

[ImaWeTodd]

Don't feel bad. A mod would let you know if you were really out there.

Hope you don't leave because there was some yelling. They let you know and then kinda yelled at each other.

There are many things you can learn here that are clearly legal, so please stick around.

- Time shift some TV to DVDr or CDr for watching later
- Put your photos on DVDr or CDr
- Put your music on DVDr or CDr
- Put home videos on DVDr or CDr

Oh, and turn off the caps

[tigerman8u]

ojtwelve
no matter how much a person knows now he/she started at the beginning like everybody else. Maybe some ppl would do good to remember this. Just keep asking and you will keep learning.
Like ImaWeTodd said if you were out of line a mod would let you know.
ps keep asking, keep learning, and next time you could be the one answering.

[hothandiman]

yeah, ojtwelve. Stick around. This is a great forum and a great place to learn about digital video. Just don't ask me how to fix a scratch on a DVD!!! :P

[tigerman8u]

Just don't ask me how to fix a scratch on a DVD!!!

hothandiman
didn't you learn how to fix a scratch on a DVD yet?
real simple, you fix a scratch on dvd the same way you fix a scratch on a car.
1. use paint thiner or similiar product and scrub hard to get dvd real clean
2. fill scratch with body putty or glaze
3. use 400 sandpaper and wet sand
4. paint with dye ( preferably deep purple color )
ps: depending on size of scratch you can skip all the above and use a belt sander to remove scratch.
works for me everytime.
Hope this helps.
if all else fails read the directions.

[hothandiman]

Actually tigerman8u, I do know how to fix a scratch on a DVD. To wit:

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.

[tigerman8u]

hothandiman

cute, i really liked your solution. thanx. lol