how to get scratches off a disk

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#1 prison5
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#2 CHOVI3
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There are some special liquids for cleaning disks, but if it's too scratched, I don't think it's possible

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Some shops will do it for you using a machine, you can buy the thing they use I think but I don't know how much it is.

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#4 christ4ever9889
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The machine shops use is basically a buffer. I have relatives of mine that have actually used toothpaste (I've heard of people using peanut butter as well) then scraping off the excess. The scratches are filled and apparantly it has fixed their discs. I wouldn't recommend it though.

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#5 Daavpuke
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I heard the toothpaste thing as well, but it's a huge risk to take. And a buffer is expensive, well actually the refills and such are.
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#6 Tano218
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the tooth paste thing didnt ruin my game but it was the console that wouldnt read the game not the disk

but it worked great on other console

I heard the toothpaste thing as well, but it's a huge risk to take. And a buffer is expensive, well actually the refills and such are.Daavpuke

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#7 colt1831
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Look for a place with a buffering machine or if you want to do it at home Use Windex or Glasses cleaner Sparay and wipe with a microfiber cloth
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#8 Vari3ty
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My friend "tried" the toothpaste method, it wrecked his Xbox 360 so I wouldn't recommend it. Personally I never tried it myself because the idea just seems really, really stupid.

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Brasso works well.

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2000 grit sandpaper
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2000 grit sandpaperpokemondude2012
HAHAHA

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#12 StudySession
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Try to find a shop with a buffer. There is a shop near me that will not charge you anything if they can't get the disk to work.

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#13 VinnoT
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Brasso works well.

slipknot0129

I'll second that. I swear by the stuff, its like witchcract.

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#14 4NGoods
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There's a product called Novas that you can pick up at any Harley Davidson shop. It's a scratch removing paste thats very effective. Dont try the toothpaste. I used this method back in the old ps1 days and it's a complete waste of time.