How To Make Scratched Discs Look New (Cheap!)

In this video, I will show you a cheap and easy way to make your scratched DVDs, Blu Rays, and other optical discs look brand new again! No need to spend money on new discs or expensive resurfacing machines when you can easily repair them at home. I will guide you through the step-by-step process of polishing and cleaning your scratched discs. This technique that will add value to your discs and keep them looking pristine. Subscribe now and never worry about scratched discs again! 📀

[@pyrokamileon]

I have watched a bunch of these videos now as I'm getting ready to try this out on my own. your video seems like the only one that actually plays the noise that the drill makes while you're using it, this adds a bit of realism to my expectations that I don't think I have gotten until now. thank you very much for making the video 👍🏽

[@kennyjurgens9084]

Great idea with the mouse pad, I never would have thought of that

[@Iamkaden]

This was fantastic! Thank you so much! This video definitely needs more attention!!

[@RabbiSteve]

Thanks so much for a helpful and valuable video.

[@raulesparza7564]

Thank you. This totally did the job for all my scratched CDs. How would you clean the buffing pad after use?

[@MusicVideoMuster]

Glad to hear it! I don’t normally clean the buffing pad.

[@raulesparza7564]

Ok, thanks again.

[@thvsch8381]

So much work for a freakin’ Nickelback cd, unbelievable…

[@MusicVideoMuster]

Haha

[@astraldavezero8280]

Thank you for the video, very interesting. I have been trying to resurface discs for a long time (for aesthetical purposes) following various approaches, but nothing seems to really lead to the results I expected (i.e., basic absence of scratches). I tried MANY approaches - (including sandpaper, which I do not recommend at all: according to my experience, anything below 5000 sandpaper will essentially kill the disc, especially if it is a DVD - CD still resists till 3000, 2000 is already a major killer. I also do not recommend direct hand movements instead of drilling, as they will add scratches...). Your approach seems to be very effective, but I didn't manage to replicate your results in terms of final quality (I tried both CDs and DVDs). My setup is the following:
- Polishing machine (essentially a multi-speed drill with a 125mm tip)
- Ryobi sponge (different than yours, but I do not think the sponge is responsible)
- Maguire ScratchX (I tried other anti-scratches, results are similar - if not worse)
I am keeping the drill for some more time on the disc in comparison to your approach (I will try to reduce the time to see if the problem is related to that).
Apparently, the disc seems to improve a lot after I used the liquid+polish, but after washing it/cleaning it, I see a LOT of additional circular micro-scratches due to the spin of the drill (ONLY when the disc is checked under proper reflective conditions - the tricky part is that you do not see it if you look at it "normally"). The previous scratches are gone, but now there are MANY lighter ones. I am not sure what kind of mistake I am making. Did you also have the same experience? Is it inevitable or is your disc scratch-free under any lighting-reflective condition? I am also quite confident it is due to the anti-scratch liquid, which is essentially abrasive and produces abrasion to cover the scratches.
Thanks in advance for the suggestions!

[@MusicVideoMuster]

I know what you mean. I think the micro scratches are kind of inevitable - but there shouldn’t be too many and you can only see them if you’re looking for them. Have you experimented with different types of foam pads?

[@pyrokamileon]

I think the correct eBay classification is "better than new"! 😂

[@MusicVideoMuster]

Absolutely. It’s resurfaced, after all.

[@KiwiKoNZ]

Hi. Besides the drill, can you add links to all that you used to clean the disc? (polish, microfibre cloth etc.)

[@MusicVideoMuster]

Hey…Sorry for the late reply. Sure here are the links (all AU):
Microfibre cloths: www.bunnings.com.au/all-set-microfibre-cleaning-cloth-20-pack_p0349108
Backing pad: www.bunnings.com.au/ryobi-90mm-drill-backing-pad_p0354512
Sponge: www.bunnings.com.au/ryobi-90mm-2-piece-soft-foam-sponge-set_p0354513
Polish: www.supercheapauto.com.au/p/meguiars-meguiars-scratch-x/13201.html

[@KiwiKoNZ]

@@MusicVideoMuster Darn it, we don’t have ANY of these at our Bunnings stores in NZ, and they won’t internationally ship the items either … What a drag!! 😩

[@MusicVideoMuster]

@@KiwiKoNZ Sorry to hear that! Are there any similar alternatives available?

[@KiwiKoNZ]

@@MusicVideoMuster maybe, I just haven’t had time to check. But to be honest when I do something I like to do it exactly as it says, so I’m not wrong lol 😅

[@jackmanatawa5212]

Can I apply the magic ereaser manually onto a layer of car scratches removal and than repeat circular movements with it? Would this have the same results than if I used a drill?

[@MusicVideoMuster]

I guess that would work too. Best to experiment first, on discs you don’t want to keep. But the drill is so much easier! Let me know how you get on.

[@emusaurus]

Thanks man. Would you say Plastex is a good enough substitute for maguires?

[@MusicVideoMuster]

I haven’t tried Plastex but one day, for comparison, I want to try the liquid that is used to polish car headlights.

[@palemonvazquez6621]

Will the buffing pad will it do enough to remove most of the scratches or a sand a light sand paper will removed the scratches I seen videos using people wet sand the disc then they will buffed it with a buffing pad but since am new I don't wanna use a sand paper what do you think

[@MusicVideoMuster]

I agree. I have never taken sandpaper to a disc. Seems extreme. But if your disc is terribly scratched, maybe use a fine wet and dry sandpaper then buff to finish. Recommend practicing/experimenting on a disc you don’t want to keep.

[@palemonvazquez6621]

@@MusicVideoMuster could you please let me know what buffing pad you used and drill adapter and where to buy it? Does the buffing pad and drill kit do the come with sand paper?

[@palemonvazquez6621]

I also have a disc Dr kit I was thinking to use it then use the buffing kit that you used in the video will that help with deep scratches

[@MusicVideoMuster]

@@palemonvazquez6621 I used a Ryobi 90mm drill backing pad and a matching Ryobi foam sponge. It doesn’t come with sandpaper but I’m sure you’ll find something that fits! Good luck.

[@cal2056]

Instead of lens cleaner can you use rubbing alcohol ?

[@MusicVideoMuster]

Yes sometimes I use isopropyl alcohol. But take care not to get it on the label side of the disc!

[@bossxyt4083]

Can i do it on my ps2 game cd its working ❔️

[@MusicVideoMuster]

Don’t see why not!

[@JerrySpann-fn4kw]

Will this work with vinyl?

[@MusicVideoMuster]

No, vinyl is not an optical disc 💿