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Fasteddie33

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DVD Cleaning??
« on: November 26, 2010, 09:40:54 PM »
Anybody have any tips or tricks??...I have tried the toothpaste one and it just made it worse!!..Am I doing something wrong??...Is there a cheaper alternative to the big commercial cleaners/buffers?? :hmmmm:
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Najemikon

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Re: DVD Cleaning??
« Reply #1 on: November 26, 2010, 10:10:56 PM »
Toothpaste worked for me, but it needs polishing really well. I've also used a cheap gadget called a DVD Doctor, which essentially sands the disc so surface level scratches are reduced.
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Re: DVD Cleaning??
« Reply #2 on: November 26, 2010, 10:15:00 PM »
I go the easy route: water and a non-abrasive cloth. I've never had any problems.
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samuelrichardscott

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Re: DVD Cleaning??
« Reply #3 on: November 26, 2010, 10:54:22 PM »
Boil the disc (doesn't get rid of scratches but does help playback problems).
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Re: DVD Cleaning??
« Reply #4 on: November 26, 2010, 11:21:57 PM »
I've never cleaned a disc in my life. Although, I did buy something called a DVD cleaner for about 2 bucks from a store once. It's just a disc that you put into the DVD drive and then put your actual DVD in after. Not sure how or if it actually works... at least it was cheap.
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« Reply #5 on: November 26, 2010, 11:43:51 PM »
For non-scratched but dirty discs I use a mild dishwashing detergent, warm water and a non-abrasive cloth to dry it.
For removing scratches use a ultra-fine car-polish.

Always clean from center to rim, do not make concentric circles around the center.
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Dr. Hasslein

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Re: DVD Cleaning??
« Reply #6 on: November 27, 2010, 02:54:42 AM »
In the all the nine years I've been watching DVDs I've never had to clean a disc or a player. I think the whole disc/player cleaning thing is a bit of a cash grab.
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« Reply #7 on: November 27, 2010, 03:03:19 AM »
I must clean my DVD player every so often. I suppose its the hair from th 13 cats or dog that sneaks in and makes this neccesary.

I seldom need to clean my DVDs. When I do it's usually because I borrowed them from someone who isn't as careful with them as I am.
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Re: DVD Cleaning??
« Reply #8 on: November 27, 2010, 05:07:36 AM »
Quote from: Dr. Hasslein on November 27, 2010, 02:54:42 AM
In the all the nine years I've been watching DVDs I've never had to clean a disc or a player. I think the whole disc/player cleaning thing is a bit of a cash grab.

Not quite a cash grab only... I have had several discs with tiny scatches which would cause the disc to skip or halt. Cleaning it with a special liquid I bought and the accompanying cloth (so yes, there s your cash grab afte all :laugh:) it usually plays again.
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Fasteddie33

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Re: DVD Cleaning??
« Reply #9 on: November 27, 2010, 05:00:54 PM »
I bought a few "used" ones,and I like to keep mine in mint condition,so I just wanted something cheap to make then look like new again...thanks again....
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