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crispini Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Aug-20-05 12:22 PM
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Ok, anyone know how to clean a DVD?
it's skipping a LOT. thanks!
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Deja Q Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Aug-20-05 12:25 PM
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1. Spit-shine
Many player cleaning kits exist as do kits that clean DVD discs themselves.

$10, more or less.
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nookiemonster Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Aug-20-05 12:26 PM
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2. Yup.
And make sure that you clean from the spindle hole - out. No circular motions.

:)
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crispini Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Aug-20-05 12:27 PM
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3. thanks!
Edited on Sat Aug-20-05 12:27 PM by crispini
I'll give it a shot! :toast:
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koopie57 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Aug-20-05 12:30 PM
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4. my son used peanut butter
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billyskank Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Aug-20-05 12:31 PM
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5. What was the result like?
I'm always open to new ideas. :crazy:
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CatWoman Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Aug-20-05 12:32 PM
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6. I found out about this on DU
Brasso.

Works great.

http://forum.ecoustics.com/bbs/messages/1/75750.html
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Swede Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Aug-20-05 12:33 PM
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7. I do this for a living.
If it cannot be done for $30 don't do it.
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FuzzySlippers Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Aug-20-05 12:35 PM
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8. From the Netflix disc sleeves.......
"Try gently washing with liquid soap or window cleaner."
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Crazy Guggenheim Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Aug-20-05 01:29 PM
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12. I wouldn't use the window cleaner. Are you sure about that?
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FuzzySlippers Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Aug-20-05 02:29 PM
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15. That's what they said. And they're recommending it for their discs.
I'll scan and post the sleeve if you don't believe me.
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Crazy Guggenheim Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Aug-20-05 02:32 PM
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16. Please post it. It just seems that window cleaner would be too
strong for them. They also have ammonia.
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FuzzySlippers Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Aug-20-05 02:45 PM
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18. Okie-doke. Here ya go.
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Crazy Guggenheim Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Aug-20-05 02:55 PM
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19. Thanks. I'll see if the same applies to CDs!
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RebelOne Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Aug-20-05 02:12 PM
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14. Also, NetFlix recommends wiping with vinegar.
Worked for me.
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tjwmason Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Aug-20-05 12:59 PM
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9. Just chuck it into the washing machine
along with all of your laundry.

They come out a treat.
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RC Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Aug-20-05 01:16 PM
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10. You jest, correct?
High humidity can destroy CDs & DVDs.
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Crazy Guggenheim Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Aug-20-05 01:21 PM
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11. Actually with CDs, anyways, you can actually wash them off with
a soft rag, mild soap like shampoo, rinse and fold a towel around it. I've done it myself.
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sakabatou Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Aug-20-05 01:32 PM
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13. I use the swiffer clothes to wipe the grime off.
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khashka Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Aug-20-05 02:33 PM
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17. Windex and a soft clean cloth.
Wipe straight - from the hole to the edge. Never in circular motions.

Khash.
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JimmyJazz Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Aug-20-05 03:36 PM
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20. I use my contact lense solution and a soft cloth - rub across though
not in circles.
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gmoney Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Aug-20-05 03:43 PM
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21. If all else fails...


...a high-quality belt sander should eliminate the problem. ;)
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