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    Default Resurfacing CDs: QUESTIONS! Help! :(

    Hey there! I have some PlayStation's CDs here that has few scratches. I'd like to remove them, so the CD will appear like new and work better. So I heard about "resurfacing CDs". I ask:
    1 - What is it?
    2 - Is it safe?
    3 - Does it really removes the scratches?
    4 - The CD will work normally?
    5 - The CD will look thinner?
    6 - Do you recommend?

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    Help!
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    To answer some of the questions.

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    Yes
    4
    Yes
    5
    Yes and no depending on what you use.
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    Generally only if you have a CD that doesn't play normal.

    While those kind of products can remove scratches most or all of them will leave marks behind from the CD beening clean. If you want it to look absolute mint and prestine I wouldn't recommend it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Azazel
    To answer some of the questions.

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    Yes
    4
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    5
    Yes and no depending on what you use.
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    Generally only if you have a CD that doesn't play normal.

    While those kind of products can remove scratches most or all of them will leave marks behind from the CD beening clean. If you want it to look absolute mint and prestine I wouldn't recommend it.
    I see.
    I just would like to let my CDs in better cosmetic condition.
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    When I worked as a tech at best buy we were NEVER able to use Spindoctor successfully it ALWAYS ruined cd's regardless of type.

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    Actually "resurfacing" a CD will make it work and look like new.

    But using one of the Disc Doctors or other "scratch remover" machines will make your disc look horrible and it will only help with small scratches.

    Take them to a professional with "disc resurfacing" machine and you will be very happy with the results.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jonjandran
    Actually "resurfacing" a CD will make it work and look like new.

    But using one of the Disc Doctors or other "scratch remover" machines will make your disc look horrible and it will only help with small scratches.

    Take them to a professional with "disc resurfacing" machine and you will be very happy with the results.
    I hope I could distinct them... x_x
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    Uhh what is that supposed to mean ?

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    Quote Originally Posted by jonjandran
    Uhh what is that supposed to mean ?
    I can't recognize the difference beetween a good and a poor resurfacing machine. :\
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    Quote Originally Posted by [-Sentinel-
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    Quote Originally Posted by jonjandran
    Uhh what is that supposed to mean ?
    I can't recognize the difference beetween a good and a poor resurfacing machine. :\
    No, what I meant was take it to someone who does "professional" resurfacing. With a $3,000 professional resurfacing machine.

    Any "resurfacing" machine you can buy off Ebay or in a store for $40-$50 or so is a piece of junk that will make your discs look terrible and won't help much with the scratches.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jonjandran
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    Quote Originally Posted by jonjandran
    Uhh what is that supposed to mean ?
    I can't recognize the difference beetween a good and a poor resurfacing machine. :\
    No, what I meant was take it to someone who does "professional" resurfacing. With a $3,000 professional resurfacing machine.

    Any "resurfacing" machine you can buy off Ebay or in a store for $40-$50 or so is a piece of junk that will make your discs look terrible and won't help much with the scratches.
    I know, but where can I find these professionals? :\
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    Quote Originally Posted by [-Sentinel-
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    I know, but where can I find these professionals? :\
    Well over here in the U.S. , they are in Dvd Rental Stores, and CD Music Stores. But I don't know where they might be in Brazil. :/

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    Quote Originally Posted by jonjandran
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    I know, but where can I find these professionals? :\
    Well over here in the U.S. , they are in Dvd Rental Stores, and CD Music Stores. But I don't know where they might be in Brazil. :/
    How much they ask for resurfacing there in US?
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    Quote Originally Posted by [-Sentinel-
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    How much they ask for resurfacing there in US?
    It's usually $3-$4 per disc. I've had it done cheaper by bringing in a lot.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jonjandran
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    How much they ask for resurfacing there in US?
    It's usually $3-$4 per disc. I've had it done cheaper by bringing in a lot.
    I see.
    I'll look for it here in Brazil.
    Thanks a lot!
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