Avi pull your socks up! We're here with a video that apparently was in demand somewhat! Go figure! I'll be sure to make an Audio CD and CD-Rom version of this as well, but it's that same tried and true method! Give it a shot!

@blackfaith351

Жыл бұрын

Hi, I would like to ask a question. Could you give me an invite to your discord server? I remember back when you talked about one and how on there is enough info for some countries for alternatives to what you use in your videos. It is pretty sad how some people can do some interesting and pretty useful content but the algorythm still doesn't give you a helping hand, keep this stuff up!

@RestoreAndReplay

Жыл бұрын

Sure thing! So its the GAMEYE game collecting app discord. I have a cleaning channel and cleaning articles on there. It also makes it a heck of a lot easier to talk about cleaning things directly. Plus I just really like the app! Link below! discord.gg/GrWaxWg

These vids are so soothing and therapeutic. Keep up the good work I was so bummed when I ran out of scratched games/DVD's to polish (and that thrill of them suddenly running perfectly) I was really tempted to get into buying 'acceptable' condition games from ebay just so I had something new to sprooce up. You've infected me with the polish bug man! 🤣

@RestoreAndReplay

Жыл бұрын

It's very addicting! I regularly run out of scratched non-working discs. There are discs that stores deem "nonworking" (meaning they just don't want to waste the time) and those tend to clean up quick. And don't get me started on how often eBay "nonworking" discs come back to life with a little polish! 😄

@donovanbradford8231

Ай бұрын

Very agree most of the time I can't get Ebay discs to not work is they are destroyed bottom and top as well.

Glad i stumbled on this i was trying to use original turtle wax. Doh! But this is a game changer. Done 2 cds both look the business. One is a Madonna cd on track 4 so far so good. Top banana... cheers buddy...

@RestoreAndReplay

Ай бұрын

I guess you could say these videos are your Lucky Star? Because Madonna.... alright I'll see myself out.

Love it, I have a stack of dvds I need to go through. Long live physical media!!!

@RestoreAndReplay

Жыл бұрын

Exactly!! I absolutely didn't realize that DVD collectors might want to have the same results! So next up is Audio CD! No reason to toss out old nonworking discs!

The important things is. It is gonna work? It will have side effects? Like... having more scratches and even make the disc broke.

Hey Doug first off just want to let you know your videos are fantastic you have helped me save so many cd's that I thought would never work again and now they play perfect. I have used Novus and did not have luck but when I used scratch x it worked great. couple questions I have is what was the name of the polish you use not the scratch x but the second polish you used, another thing is are you going to make a video of using micromesh sanding pads so I can take out deep scratches in some of my old childhood movies that I would love to save. And last but not least if you could contact me to see if there is a way to help me out on removing deep scratches. kind regards thank you for all the help Theo hope to see some more great videos.

@RestoreAndReplay

11 ай бұрын

Mirror Glaze is the 2nd polish I used! It's a Meiguars polish, and I'll do an entire series on it soon enough. I am planning to do a micromesh video in the near future. I just have to be very very very careful as to HOW I make that video. I can just forsee people going to town with sand pads and wondering why things got significantly worse. I might actually do a live demo with someone else to show them how to use the pads. It's easy to show how to use them once you know how, but it's tough to explain, ya know? But so yeah, deep scratches require either sanding or Novus 3, but it really depends on the thickness of the disc too! Shoot me a message and I can help you address what you've got and what the next best step is!

R.I.P. Dennis farina

Rest in peace Dennis farina who was in the movie snatch

@HouseholdDog

Жыл бұрын

I used to be a massive Crime Story fan.

Hi, congratulations for the video, I'm an Italian guy and I'm also passionate about these manual DVD/game restoration jobs... On Amazon, I saw scratch X with a new formula "with wax protection", can I ask you if this product is also good ? or rather the old scratch X ? Before I used the Arexons scratch remover, some games restarted, but the scratches remained... They also recommended the Farecla G3 and the Farecla G 360 black cap, I don't know if you've tried them and can you tell me?.. Some also recommend the use of isopropyl alcohol before cleaning, but I find it a slightly aggressive product for DVDs? Thank you for these excellent videos, a source of inspiration for me, I hope to see new ones soon!

I use car polish too, but for really deep scratches I use a dremel polishing wheel to great effect !

@RestoreAndReplay

25 күн бұрын

So just be careful with anything powered rotation like that. You can actually start to get a wave-shaped pattern on the disc itself. A guy sent me over a few discs he tried to clean with a bench sander (with a polishing wheel) and they all started to ripple!

I was just wondering if any kind of coated gloves will work. The ones i found at my store all had rougher textures compaired to yours and im worried they might cause more damage. Otherwise what kind do you use?

@RestoreAndReplay

8 ай бұрын

Mine are nitrile work gloves from Dex Fit. But yeah a lot of the ones I've found in stores have a rougher texture too. If you're looking for gloves similar to mine, look for cheaper ones. I'd rather the glove coating break down instead of them hurting the discs, ya know? But also you could absolutely get away with just regular rubber gloves that offer protection too!

Know that I only say this because I adore you so much But where are all these videos you keep promising?🥺

@RestoreAndReplay

Жыл бұрын

I'm working on them! Honest!! 😄 A big part of the delay is my requirement, each method shown has to be replicable by others, and must hit a 70% success rate. So sometimes the method needs tweaked, or my explanations need redone, before a video can be released. It slows down the content creation a ton, but also guarantees that people will have greater success at the methods!! But also a lot of times I just get distracted and completely forget about those other videos. Which one are you looking for! I'll make that one next!

Hey Doug, do you know any good scratch remover which i can easily get here in Germany (without paying a fortune)? I really don't know what to get because most of them seem to have no ingredient list. What do you think about these small round "scratch remover pads" instead of paper towels, are they any good? I saw some people using them (on cars though). Good videos, i like them a lot they are very useful and relaxing at the same time. Thanks!

@RestoreAndReplay

Жыл бұрын

Yes! Let me find a list I made for someone else in Germany. There are a handful of car scratch removers that are idential to the ones you'd find in the states. As for the scratch remover pads there are two kinds in the US. Ones that are a "wipe away scratches" and ones that are useful for applying scratch remover to. For the "scratch wipers" those are pretty useless (and expensive). but for the pads that you use to apply scratch remover to? Those will absolutely work! They are also pretty expensive at times, but will work fine. A rough rule of thumb is that if it's safe for car clearcoats, you're safe to use it on game discs (usually). Car detailers are a lot pickier about scratches and how to remove them. But I've used paper towels, shop cloths, tshirts, cotton balls, all sorts of things. Give it a test first and see if it causes any scratches and adjust accordingly, add more compound or use less pressure. You'll find something other than paper towels that will work best for you! I suggest starting with cotton balls or cotton pads for starters!

@mcmarco

Жыл бұрын

@@RestoreAndReplay Thanks. Yeah, i was talking about these pads you have to apply scratch remover to.

@daviddowns7552

8 ай бұрын

What type of scratch remover pads are available? And are microfiber towels ok? I've been using those.

is that a microfiber towel you rubbing the compound with or a paper towel?

@RestoreAndReplay

Жыл бұрын

Paper towel because it's a bad habit of mine.... Try to use a microfiber cloth if you can! Paper towels can add light surface scratches if they are low quality (I really need to stop using them in videos, but it's such an old habit!)

Ive used that same stuff to buff out scuffs on my car. After a few washes, they are back. I am wondering if it is a temporary fix. I know I won't be washing the dvds, but does it stay over time?

@RestoreAndReplay

Ай бұрын

So on cars it's a little different since you are dealing with a clear coat and usually a polish/wax. On DVDs and discs you will actually remove the polycarbonate itself (not a top coat) which will take the scratch with it!

I used Maguires on dvds and plastx i usually get results. Sometimes i think some dvds are defective. They can start working but some portions of the movie are cut out. And ive had a couple that absolutely would not play... I guess defective but ive had alot of them work again pretty good.

@RestoreAndReplay

7 ай бұрын

Absolutely, DVDs can be so hit and miss based largely on manufactuing and the quality of the discs they are printed on. Sometimes they feel so super cheap, its wild.

Are you just using regular paper towels or something different/special?

@RestoreAndReplay

Ай бұрын

Regular paper towels like a maniac. I should use something nicer, but it's what we used at GameStop for years and years and I can't break the habit!!

I know you said almost anything can work i Have some Meguiars PlastX is that OK for CD and DVD?

@RestoreAndReplay

Ай бұрын

It does! I still have a bottle of it, I just never see it in the stores anymore. Now everyone is on to 2.0 apparently!

Will this technique work on Blu-ray dice with car scratch removal product used in the video thank you for your time I would really appreciate a response to the question ❓ I have 😊

@RestoreAndReplay

4 ай бұрын

It can work, I'll make a bluray specific video. But you'll want to water down the polish a bit, and focus on just polishing the scratch itself.

@josiahbailey514

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the advice

Does removing the scratches cause the movie to be unplayable?

@RestoreAndReplay

13 күн бұрын

No sir! Removing the scratches allows the movie to function! Removing scratches helps with skipping, trouble playing, heck even audio issues!

Can I use toilet paper to put car scretches removal onto the DVD and then move it in a circular way?

@RestoreAndReplay

4 ай бұрын

I mean you could, but the toilet paper wouldn't hold up for too long. Try it with a towel, shirt, or cloth!

You need a drill and a buffer pad that manually buffing technique wont make a difference by the way you add a lot of the product need only a little

@RestoreAndReplay

Ай бұрын

Hey my process worked too! So that's what counts!