Spirit Bomb
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Post by Spirit Bomb on May 7, 2017 9:58:15 GMT
I have in my collection a couple game discs that are rather badly scratched up (all pre-7th gen). They do play, but not very well. I'm wondering, is there anyone else here who can tell me whether or not I can repair these discs somehow? If so, how?
I've heard of devices that can improve disc quality, but I've never seen one. My local used electronics store has what looks like a giant fluffy sander that they use to "fix" discs, even though the idiots there tend to go way overboard and sometimes manage to make the discs actually less readable, to the point where they don't play at all (I should file a complaint...).
What should I do? I've already decided that I'm never going to go for "DISC-ONLY" deals on Ebay again, since they (the discs) have usually been beaten up badly in these cases. How do you guys go about fixing your discs?
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Balder
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Post by Balder on May 7, 2017 11:06:19 GMT
Don't get those cheap disc repair machines. They don't work (they do more damage than repairing). I thinn Metal Jesus Rocks just made a video of this topic a couple of weeks ago. He said that you should find a real repair machine and fix them there if you don't want to replace the games. Don't ask me where to find one, because I've never even heard about it before watching the video.
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Post by centipede on May 7, 2017 11:47:54 GMT
Shoddy discs are my bane. I once found a copy of Shenmue 2 that was broken. I'll be watching this thread.
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Armored Core Raven
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Post by Armored Core Raven on May 7, 2017 20:15:21 GMT
It's been said banana or toothpaste can fix scratched discs but I have yet had either method work for me.
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Balder
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Post by Balder on May 7, 2017 20:18:08 GMT
It's been said banana or toothpaste can fix scratched discs but I have yet had either method work for me. I would not recommend toothpaste. I've heard nothing but bad about it. But banana? I've never heard about that method before, and never would I dare to try it. |
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Spirit Bomb
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Post by Spirit Bomb on May 8, 2017 5:50:23 GMT
... I thinn Metal Jesus Rocks just made a video of this topic a couple of weeks ago. He said that you should find a real repair machine and fix them there if you don't want to replace the games. Don't ask me where to find one, because I've never even heard about it before watching the video.Post a link to the video, Balder, pretty please with extra cheese. |
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Spirit Bomb
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Post by Spirit Bomb on May 8, 2017 5:51:10 GMT
It's been said banana or toothpaste can fix scratched discs but I have yet had either method work for me. You must be joking. |
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Balder
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Post by Balder on May 8, 2017 6:12:31 GMT
... I thinn Metal Jesus Rocks just made a video of this topic a couple of weeks ago. He said that you should find a real repair machine and fix them there if you don't want to replace the games. Don't ask me where to find one, because I've never even heard about it before watching the video.Post a link to the video, Balder, pretty please with extra cheese. Ask and you shall receive:  |
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Post by Dan E. Kool on May 8, 2017 7:45:56 GMT
It's been said banana or toothpaste can fix scratched discs but I have yet had either method work for me. You must be joking. We never joke here. |
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Armored Core Raven
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Post by Armored Core Raven on May 8, 2017 14:39:32 GMT
Spirit Bomb Both of those are mentioned pretty much everywhere as ways to fix scratched discs, look it up if you don't believe me. I'm not saying they work just that they are two of the most popular tips you'll find.
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Post by billspreston on May 8, 2017 14:47:32 GMT
Spirit Bomb Both of those are mentioned pretty much everywhere as ways to fix scratched discs, look it up if you don't believe me. I'm not saying they work just that they are two of the most popular tips you'll find. I thought that was just for glass. |
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Spirit Bomb
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Post by Spirit Bomb on May 9, 2017 5:20:43 GMT
Spirit Bomb Both of those are mentioned pretty much everywhere as ways to fix scratched discs, look it up if you don't believe me. I'm not saying they work just that they are two of the most popular tips you'll find. My jaw practically hit the floor. I had no idea something so preposterous sounding could actually be effective. I'm sorry I doubted you. |
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Balder
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Post by Balder on May 9, 2017 5:36:59 GMT
Spirit Bomb Both of those are mentioned pretty much everywhere as ways to fix scratched discs, look it up if you don't believe me. I'm not saying they work just that they are two of the most popular tips you'll find. My jaw practically hit the floor. I had no idea something so preposterous sounding could actually be effective. I'm sorry I doubted you. Don't use those things for real though. You're just going fuck your discs even more. |
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Spirit Bomb
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Post by Spirit Bomb on May 9, 2017 9:50:17 GMT
Balder Yeah I would never dream of attempting it myself.
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