In order to repair scratched CDs you will need to go to a store and pick up some form of CD repair kit. You can most easily find these at an electronics store or a department store with an electronics section or browse online on your preferred shopping website. *IMPORTANT NOTE: CD repair kits are only able to repair scratches on the BOTTOM of the CD, it is important to inspect the CD and check for scratches on the top of the CD as well. The top would be the part of the CD that has a design or printed material on it, for example if it is a music CD then the top would be the section where the artist’s name and album title would be placed. Scratches on that part of the CD are damaging the data itself and you can’t repair that. Only scratches on the bottom of the CD which interfere with the reading of the data are able to be repaired. CD repair kits will work in a couple possible methods. One method that they can work is by filling the scratches with a solution of some kind and then smoothing out the entire CD so it is readable again. The simplest kit will come with the liquid and a cloth, or other soft material, to wipe the CD with to both remove excess solution off the CD bottom after it fills into the scratches and to avoid creating any new scratches. General Outline for Fluid / Cloth type Kit
- 1) Lay CD on a flat level surface
- 2) Apply proper amount of CD repair kit solution
- 3) Wait required amount of time (if any)
- 4) Carefully wipe the CD clean
- 5) Wait required amount of time for CD solution to dry (if any)
The basic process for these kinds of kits is to lay the CD on a flat level surface, apply the supplied solution to the scratched areas on the CD and then carefully wiping it with the cloth available in the kit. It is important to follow the specific directions in the kit as they may vary according to the type and strength of the solution (ex: amount of solution to use, time left to dry, etc) and may cause further damage or permanently ruin the CD if not followed properly. Also use only the material given to you to wipe the CD surface since using the wrong material may create more scratches or do other harm to the CD such as leaving lint within the dried solution. Another type of CD repair kit is a buffer kit. This kit will use some form of a machine that you place the CD into that will buff out the scratches. These may or may not come with a solution similar to the previous kit mentioned. Again it is merely a matter of following the directions for the specific solution given should it come with a liquid to apply to the CD. In regards to the buffing of the CD, it will again be a matter of following the specific directions for that kit for how long it needs to be buffed for although it is possible to find a buffer kit where it has an automatic timer and will just stop after a certain amount of time. General Outline for Buffer type Kit
- 1) Place CD into buffer kit
- 2) Either manually buff the CD or start the automatic version for the required amount of time
- 3) Remove CD from buffer kit • If it also uses a solution it may either need to be added before being placed into the machine, after the CD is placed into the machine, or into a separate portion of the machine itself. Please refer to the manual / directions for the specific kit you have purchased
These are the two most common types of CD repair kits and the generalized methods for working them. Please keep in mind not all kits are the same and it is very important to refer to the instructions given for any deviations from the standard procedure. Hopefully this guide on how to repair scratched CDs will give you an idea of what to look for when purchasing a CD repair kit as well as how to work the two main types of repair kits.
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