Is there a way to fix scratched discs?

Incredibly, scratches in the surface of a CD or DVD can be fixed with softened wax! As with the toothpaste fix, you can use shoe polish, lip balm, furniture wax, or even petroleum jelly. Again, rub it into the surface of the disc to fill the scratch. With a lint-free cloth, wipe of the excess wax, with a radial action.

Can GameStop fix scratched discs?

GameStop doesn’t resurface discs in the store or do any type of repairs in store. If you have a broken disc or console, we send it to our warehouse in Texas and refurbish it. There is usually a $5 fee when trading in a scratched game to cover the resurfacing cost.

How do you fix a scratched CD with a banana?

1. Take a CD / DVD that has smudges and minor scratches on it.
2. Using a circular motion, apply a freshly cut banana to it.
3. Next, wipe it down with the banana peel (the inside).
4. Take a clean cotton cloth and wipe the entire surface of the CD / DVD.
5. Finally, spray the disc with glass cleaner and wipe it clean.

Does peanut butter remove scratches from a CD?

All you need to do is rub a bit of peanut butter into the surface of the disc gently, let that sit for a minute, and then remove with a soft cloth or tissue. More than likely the disc will now play without skips. The oils in the peanut butter are smooth and sticky and will temporarily smooth out the disc’s surface.

Does peanut butter fix scratches?

Peanut butter might not be the first thing you think of to clean or fix scratched CDs and DVDs. But the oils in peanut butter help to gently polish the disc while the peanut butter itself fills in any scratches.

How do you fix a scratched DVD with toothpaste?

Apply a small dab of white toothpaste or metal polish to a clean, lint-free (ie fluff-free) cloth and rub very gently along the scratch from the disc’s centre outwards. Cover the full length of the scratch, then repeat twice for good measure.

How can you get rid of scratches on DVDs?

How to Fix a Scratched DVD

1. Clean the disc with a mild soap and warm water.
2. Dry the disc with a lint-free cloth.
3. Squeeze toothpaste on the disc.
4. Rub the toothpaste on the disc in a straight motion (not in a circular motion) from the center to the outer edges.
5. Wash off the toothpaste and dry the disc.