Does toothpaste really work on scratched discs?

Does toothpaste really work on scratched discs?

Toothpaste is just abrasive enough to wear down scratched areas to a smoother surface. Small scratches and scuff marks are much easier to repair than deep gouges. Some CD repair services can repair the disc with a special buffing machine, but these are hard to use without causing damage.

How does Vaseline remove scratches from CDS?

Simply take a cotton ball and dip it in some alcohol to clean the area near the scratch. Then apply Vaseline or Petroleum Jelly to the disc. The Vaseline will fill in the scratch, hopefully making it readable again.

How do you fix a disc that won’t read?

Cleaning your scratched game with toothpaste is a long-standing Internet rumor that actually works … if you do it right! First, squeeze a moderate amount of toothpaste (a little more than you'd place onto your toothbrush) and evenly rub it onto the disc in straight lines from the center to the edge.

Why does my Wii keep saying unable to read disc?

The Unable to read the disc error occurs on the Nintendo Wii when the console cannot properly read a disc due to the disc being dirty or damaged, a dirty laser lens, or a laser lens/optical-drive failure. The chances of one of these issues occurring increases the longer the console has been in use.

Does peanut butter fix scratched discs?

Fix a Scratched CD or DVD with Peanut Butter. But the oils in peanut butter help to gently polish the disc while the peanut butter itself fills in any scratches. Just don't be a nut and use chunky peanut butter or else you'll wind up with more scratches than when you started!

How do I clean a black disc ps1?

Hold the PlayStation game disc under cold water to get the shiny side wet. Apply (roughly) a dime-sized amount of toothpaste to your cloth. Use more or less depending on the amount of scratches on the disc. Gently rub toothpaste over the scratched area in straight strokes, starting from the center.

What can I use to clean a disc?

Dampen a lint free cloth with a small amount of rubbing alcohol and wipe disc. Mix a half-teaspoon of mild soap in water and dampen the soft cloth to clean the disc.

Do game clean discs?

Most instruction manuals and console manufactures will tell you to clean your games with a clean, lint-free, soft, dry or slightly damp cloth and wipe in straight lines from the disc's center to its outer edge. Don't wipe in circles: That's how the discs are read, and doing so could cause further damage.

Does Gamestop clean scratched discs?

Yes. And no. Games with really deep scratches have a damage fee and are sent to the company as defective. They're repaired and sold.