Remove scratches from CDs - The best way to repair a scratched CD

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  • @ruokkei
    @ruokkei 12 ปีที่แล้ว +161

    This actually worked on my ps2 game. There were some nasty scratches wich made sounds and music jam. Now the game works like new. Thanks!

    • @_Someone_who
      @_Someone_who 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      I'm watching this video for repairing a ps2 game too

    • @thraxxhousee
      @thraxxhousee 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      me too dawg im trying to play the punisher

    • @MrBudderman-ix2kw
      @MrBudderman-ix2kw 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I’m trynna play some guitar hero 2

    • @dwmexe9474
      @dwmexe9474 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I remember I had a scratched cod ghosts disc (ps3) and it would always give me an error when playing at the same part. I used toothpaste to polish it and it worked without any errors from then.

    • @Sasukeuchiha54041
      @Sasukeuchiha54041 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@_Someone_who bro his comment is reasonable because it was 12 years ago but dude it’s 2024 and you still have a ps2?

  • @BadLuckCharm272
    @BadLuckCharm272 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +37

    I can confirm this works. This was my first time trying to clean a CD , it wasn't badly scratched but it was skipping a lot. Like the video says , take a scratch proof cloth and put toothpaste on it. Gently rub the toothpaste all over the back of the CD ( don't wet CD first ) , then let it sit on there for an hour or two. Then gently run luke warm water to wash off the toothpaste , then dry off CD carefully with a scratch proof cloth. My CD hasn't skipped once now , thank you TheHelpfulChannel. : D

  • @NoConsigoVer
    @NoConsigoVer 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +75

    You sir just saved my 1999 Fu Manchu - King of the road CD, from the deepest of my CD collection THANKS

    • @RadStaysRad
      @RadStaysRad 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Trippy! I’m also here because I’m trying to save a Fu Manchu cd hahaha!!

    • @treff9226
      @treff9226 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That's a great album! Fu Manchu know a riff! I no longer get high, but King Of The Road album gets me real groovy!🤘😁🤘

    • @rgg2112
      @rgg2112 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      King of the Road says you move too slow🤘

    • @evannewton8721
      @evannewton8721 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      King shit

    • @evannewton8721
      @evannewton8721 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@RadStaysRadindubitably

  • @pikpik42
    @pikpik42 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

    I did this with a papertowel and it worked perfect on my DVD. I'm super glad, cause it's "No Country For Old Men" and the "tracker scene" was damaged.
    Thanks a lot. Worked within seconds.

  • @FredGandt
    @FredGandt 12 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I've watched maybe half a dozen kids claiming that toothpaste is the miracle cure for scratched CDs (and DVDs etc), but not one of them had the common sense to explain the most important factor. This video actually does. Toothpaste (apart from various other chemistry) is a compound cleaner; a fine abrasive. Like any abrasive, it is the physical action that gets the job done, not a chemical reaction. So simply applying toothpaste won't fix the scratches. But as this video shows, polishing will.

  • @phillyflash43
    @phillyflash43 11 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    thanks to your advice, my CD's have 50% fewer cavities!

  • @fabulousduck8404
    @fabulousduck8404 12 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    HOLY CRAP That is the only vid that actually got the perfect circle ring scratch of my Xbox disk Thx man

    • @nachosNipples
      @nachosNipples 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      oh god those

  • @ProfessorHipHop
    @ProfessorHipHop 12 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    @motocrossking731 no a cd is like a sticker pasted onto a clear disc. so when u scratch it none of the date is gone its just it cant be read. thats why there are places where u can take ur disc and they fix it. try getting a blank disc and scratches the top side. you'll see that it comes off from the top leaving a see through disc. so it can work just depends on the toothpaste you use. some toothpastes will make it worse because they have little crystals for fresh breath.

  • @Andreas-dq2us
    @Andreas-dq2us 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    IT ACTUALLY WORKS!!!! YOU ARE A SAVIOUR SIR!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @Sprong4
    @Sprong4 11 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    i have been aimlessly been trying this trick for about 3 years now and i can say now without a doubt that it doesn't do a god damn thing.

  • @scarykidbryan
    @scarykidbryan 12 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Thank you, it worked! This saved me time and negotiation from returning this used game I just bought.

    • @niishantt
      @niishantt 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Did it recover every single scratchs??

    • @user-kf5vf6rh6v
      @user-kf5vf6rh6v หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@niishantt 11 years ago, you might be a little late lol

    • @niishantt
      @niishantt หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@user-kf5vf6rh6v 😗 hn toh mar thode gya hoga, reply toh de he sakta h

    • @christianvalentin5309
      @christianvalentin5309 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

      lmao​@@user-kf5vf6rh6v

  • @adegarza34
    @adegarza34 12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If u ever wanna know how to clean a disc just look on the first page of the readers manual on a video game if you dont have a video game the the best way is to get a nice clothe and clean from the center out idk about scratched cds

  • @nascaryooper47
    @nascaryooper47 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You sir on this video just saved my DR. DRE 2001 CD 💿 & My Disney Inside Out DVD

  • @EC-lq1sn
    @EC-lq1sn 9 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I decided to go with this video because the instructor was well prepared, concise in his words, careful with his disc and to the point with no unnecessary muzak drowning out his instructions. Disc show should be flipped to show that it is indeed a DVD or CD and not a BluRay.
    My Legend of Kay disc works but not without causing more scratches likely due to using the toothpaste on a dry surface. It was badly resurfaced and then sold to me.
    The problem: Disc would lag and then stall after start menu.
    Process: Disc was rinsed with warm water and then cleaned in outward stroke using an eyeglass wipe from my optometrists business.
    After this the toothpaste I used (Crest Complete) was tested for abrasive granules and then used as instructed in this video.
    Disc was set to dry for 20 minutes and then rinsed (not wiped of with micro fibre cloth as per video) in warm water in a circular manner within a very smooth takeout food bowl (inspected for sharp stud at bottom that could scratch the game's decal). Used water left to run off and out occasionally by tipping.
    Disc surface was dabbed try with glasses cleaning wipe and decal side wiped was dried with a soft microfibre towel carefully. Disc left to dry for 10 minutes under kitchen stove fan to expedite drying.
    Finally, disc was again sprayed with glasses cleaning solution that was wiped away from center hole outward to disc edge all the way around being careful to never apply the dry fabric to the dry disc anywhere.
    Despite this I got 12-16 0.5-2.0 cm cosmetic scratches throughout the disc sheen atop the previously resurfaced surface of the disc.
    Does the disc work? Yes. Tested on two separate PS2 consoles (old slim and newest slim type).
    Does the process create more scratches? Yes, it does. Check your toothpaste on a shallow scratch up disc first to see the effects. Use your cell phone or other camera to snap a pick of before and after so you can see the difference to better decide if this DIY process is for you.
    My next attempt will be to use Axe Shield Shading Gel - Sensitive Ultra Smooth to see if I can get a better result than with the above mentioned toothpaste.
    After this, I believe all toothpaste is likely abrasive no matter how it feels in your fingers.

    • @treff9226
      @treff9226 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Those extra scratches caused from toothpaste are superficial and don't affect play of disc!

  • @lulayc
    @lulayc 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just discovered that the fourth disk of a game I had was damaged beyond use. Just tried this out and it works now, so this really dos work

  • @007Elizabese
    @007Elizabese 11 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    -_- This video was not helpful, in fact it made me depressed.

  • @elizabethpolitis6266
    @elizabethpolitis6266 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I tried it many times with toothpaste and it doesn't work at all... it becomes worst!! But I cleaned my CD's with cold water, maybe do I have to do it with warm water? Maybe it's working... but if still doesn't work??

  • @Shadow94940
    @Shadow94940 9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The best thing that worked for me was SCRATCH OUT! I bought it at Walmart and was only $5 dollars. My Xbox had moved and my COD Advanced Warfare got the circle scratch really bad. So I went to Walmart to buy a disc cleaner machine but they didn't have any. So i seen this SCRATCH OUT and it said it gets out all bad scratches for Xbox, PlayStation and the Wii. Anyone that has the same problem and if you only have a little money i totally recommend this to them. Now I'm so happy I didn't have to waste money to buy another Cod AW.

    • @Toure316
      @Toure316 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      yo i used it yesterday and still no progress, just more small light cricular scratches on the disc -_- and i used a microfiber cloth, is there a particular way you did it

    • @Shadow94940
      @Shadow94940 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      I just kept applying smaller amounts on the most scratched areas on the disc and then i used another cloth to clean it dry. I did not use water to rinse it off. Just keep applying it with alittle more pressure and make sure you're shaking the bottle alot before using it too. Keep me posted

    • @Toure316
      @Toure316 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Did that alot but i did rinse it off each time, gam still goes to loadinh screen when i go in to a fight

    • @Toure316
      @Toure316 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      When i did the small circilar thing it just made more scratches, but it doesnt seem to lose anymore loading or anything

    • @Shadow94940
      @Shadow94940 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      That weird cause i had alot of scratches and it worked fine. If anything try bringing it to a cd cleaning store it shouldnt be that much

  • @MrParamuu
    @MrParamuu 11 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Does this work with White And Blue mixed toothpaste?

  • @Intermentor
    @Intermentor 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks. Tried my usual method that did not work. Just water, instead of toothpaste. This worked right away

  • @mastercheese3321
    @mastercheese3321 12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It worked!!! setting it to wumbo worked!!! thanks patrick!!!

  • @sevile1
    @sevile1 12 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This scratched my disc up even more :l

  • @ChaosAssass1n
    @ChaosAssass1n 12 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    did it work?

  • @tompeterbuijs
    @tompeterbuijs ปีที่แล้ว +1

    in the philippines i have a karaoke cd when i seached the 2015 just dance and i found the H-22 on my disc so i tried to test it out with paper tape to not make it inside

  • @GameDrawEverything156
    @GameDrawEverything156 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What if I don’t have white toothpaste can I use blue?

  • @bigkahuna4226
    @bigkahuna4226 11 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Now my GameCube disc has no more cavities. Thank you!!

  • @TheReal_Kirby23
    @TheReal_Kirby23 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Bro this is actually works Ty now I can relive my childhood memories of Minecraft Xbox one edition

  • @TherealDCAvenger
    @TherealDCAvenger 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I'm got an old spider man 2 disc I was gonna replace anyways so hey why not give it a go and see if this actually works

  • @E_Proxy
    @E_Proxy หลายเดือนก่อน

    What for big scratches? Fiber and finer sand paper?

  • @vreliii
    @vreliii 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    my G you’re an unsung hero

  • @Ianis336
    @Ianis336 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Can i put it only on the scratch or i need to put the toothpaste on the cd?

    • @treff9226
      @treff9226 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Must use toothpaste on ENTIRE disc! This levels out the whole surface of CD, so scratches no longer stand out.

  • @ayteejordaan829
    @ayteejordaan829 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    My disc is now unreadable and is stuck inside my ps4, thanks

    • @GabrielMartinez-pe6ln
      @GabrielMartinez-pe6ln 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Because it’ll make more scratches, it doesn’t work. Maybe you should get it resurfaced tbh.

  • @buenogoodlive
    @buenogoodlive 12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I tried chapstick. It improved slightly, but my disc is horribly scratched so it might work on someone elses'. Give it a try!

  • @justrosy5
    @justrosy5 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So, basically, for the deeper scratches, toothpaste + baking soda + small circular motions within the track area only.

  • @MartinCoronaPhoto
    @MartinCoronaPhoto 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    this just worked for me on a rather large scratch on an xbox 360 game... make sure to install the game onto the hard drive as soon as you get it working.

  • @davidtabor2465
    @davidtabor2465 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Does it only work if it’s white toothpaste? I’ve got aqua fresh

  • @haunt3r930
    @haunt3r930 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    THA K YOU MAN,THIS FIXED MY LONG SCRATCHED SPIDER MAN GAME!

  • @247tech24
    @247tech24 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Don’t use toothpaste it damages the disk more

  • @97GoldDust
    @97GoldDust 11 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Worked pretty well for fingerprints. How about the scratches?

  • @joshuapowell1868
    @joshuapowell1868 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video that didn't work for for CD Cds are terrible Specially every time somthing like this happens they don't play or they lock up specially cassette proven they continue playing with no problem when they are damage

  • @TheJenandBoshow948
    @TheJenandBoshow948 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This even works for PS5 ❤❤❤thank you

  • @spaghettios5252
    @spaghettios5252 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    I Don't Know How But I Just Used Some Windex And My Disc Worked Again This May Help You

    • @michaeldavid6284
      @michaeldavid6284 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Is that a book or a movie?

    • @SplashYT.
      @SplashYT. ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@michaeldavid6284huh???

    • @bbqonmytoes
      @bbqonmytoes 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@michaeldavid6284what in the fuck of a question is this?

  • @Mybad8
    @Mybad8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I fixed GTA 5 for the XBOX 360, thanks a lot!

  • @samieWI
    @samieWI 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    i wanna try this but i just got this game for 75 dollars and some people are saying it didnt work what to do??

    • @myreptiles4502
      @myreptiles4502 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      If the disc doesn't work just give it a try. But don't use to much toothpaste

  • @bugdogstatus0586
    @bugdogstatus0586 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thank you man you earned you sub

  • @saiiad737
    @saiiad737 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    ionly had the second one in my opinion the best or the ps3 fat that plays the ps2 game u think

  • @ShaChris55
    @ShaChris55 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    And why didn't you put it in wherever it goes to see if it works? 0.0

  • @sindersparks965
    @sindersparks965 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    What if I have optic white tooth paste ?? only one way to fin out

  • @DyslexicGod
    @DyslexicGod 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I used toothpaste (Sensodyne), and worked like a charm

  • @canadianbandi6958
    @canadianbandi6958 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    does this actually work? let me find out

  • @felisiniosambre9326
    @felisiniosambre9326 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    when i did it doasnt works can you make another video where we can see hot you must do it

  • @ertyu0078
    @ertyu0078 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I tried this and it doesn’t work

  • @razvan2314
    @razvan2314 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    i tried this and the disc now contains a system update....strange...

  • @lanebergschneider8946
    @lanebergschneider8946 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    hey guys I just tried it and for xbox I would go over it 3 or 4 times to really get it

  • @fyc403
    @fyc403 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    I tried it it made it work for a wile but then I have to keep doing it to work

  • @ethangriggs7504
    @ethangriggs7504 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Could this work on a ps5 game?

  • @sniperboy4546
    @sniperboy4546 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    what about the picture in the front of disc my is scratch

  • @derose2026
    @derose2026 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cant use the tooth paste with sparkles in it.. just regular

  • @xItsJustMarc
    @xItsJustMarc 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    You can fit it in there?

  • @shots72625
    @shots72625 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks, man! I needed that laugh!

  • @willffre
    @willffre 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    oh so with toothpaste right and wait unitl its dry and than was it off

  • @scopionking3402
    @scopionking3402 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    my cod black ops and every tim e i put it in my xbox freezes and i tried this and it did not work but it worked oniy one time

  • @s1ghtlessboi52
    @s1ghtlessboi52 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Does it have to be white toothpaste? God I haven't done this in ages

    • @tuxedo._cat
      @tuxedo._cat หลายเดือนก่อน

      what toothpaste are u trying to use?

  • @dianasabin6219
    @dianasabin6219 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for the advice tysm!

  • @FrostedClanPS3
    @FrostedClanPS3 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Does it work for any type of discs?

  • @Karansingh-bsi
    @Karansingh-bsi ปีที่แล้ว

    What is foam

  • @jacky45600
    @jacky45600 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Does this work with Colgate?

  • @davidgreencult
    @davidgreencult 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    its cuz the tooth paste goes inside of the scratch and patches it and works like normal

  • @diegocarrillo472
    @diegocarrillo472 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can this also work on 4K discs?

    • @l.j1126
      @l.j1126 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      BRUV this was years ago

    • @BANE.-.
      @BANE.-. 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      OH MY GOD BRURV!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @diegocarrillo472
      @diegocarrillo472 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@BANE.-. I finally realize what the problem is. Some UHD players have problems playing any kind of 4K disc.

  • @jordangagat
    @jordangagat 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Unfortunatelly can,t remove scratch is too deep
    Savage italodisco

  • @mxobb124
    @mxobb124 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    I heard it dosen't work with Blue-Ray discs. But I know it really helps with Xbox discs. That is actualy true.

  • @10mkamran
    @10mkamran 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    i put it in my xbox and it doesnt work its not reading the game

  • @TrevorCottongimTcwriTer1399
    @TrevorCottongimTcwriTer1399 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    What if you got it on eBay

  • @donaldduck8083
    @donaldduck8083 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Does it matter what tooth paste tho?

  • @damiangonzales3750
    @damiangonzales3750 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    does this work with any cd?

  • @zxytezz1342
    @zxytezz1342 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you so much

  • @Casketkrusher_
    @Casketkrusher_ 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Does this work with Aqua Fresh?

  • @GamingStar1995
    @GamingStar1995 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Does anyone Even Install before Gameplay? As long as the Xbox knows what game it is the installed data will play out with the disc...

  • @fooliovibes1047
    @fooliovibes1047 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ok just bought a brand new game minecraft for xbox 360 me and my younger sis were gonna play but she hit the xbox and it made a fucked up sound and this has happend before but last time we put windex on that cd so im hoping this will work

  • @epic3338
    @epic3338 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    I don't have a microfiber towel what do i use?

  • @abnormalscorpio
    @abnormalscorpio 12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks! It worked!!

  • @jonathanvandeven4675
    @jonathanvandeven4675 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you my gta5 had a scratch in it not any more its working just fine

  • @epicoly
    @epicoly 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    does this work with red blue and white mixed toothpaste?

    • @plasmaboy2265
      @plasmaboy2265 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It doesn’t work with red

  • @madiep8520
    @madiep8520 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    wat can u do if they are deep??

  • @tiagoalves2785
    @tiagoalves2785 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    THANK YOU

  • @xfvamg3947
    @xfvamg3947 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You Broke My Fucking Disc

    • @redspecialdude1
      @redspecialdude1 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      well your the fucking idiot for copying what u see

    • @Xerufps
      @Xerufps 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      richard coburn you’re*. Fucking ignoramus

  • @claudinetifaworld
    @claudinetifaworld 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    is it applicable in dvd...

  • @hamzaova8948
    @hamzaova8948 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    i think wel thats the best way it works!

  • @laurieeliab5633
    @laurieeliab5633 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    wow amazing this video is super cool!

  • @cullenbrownmusic
    @cullenbrownmusic 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    does it half to he white?

  • @karimz4765
    @karimz4765 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks

  • @TheSatanicBeef
    @TheSatanicBeef 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    How did i get here from smosh?

  • @sugaredwater5968
    @sugaredwater5968 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Time to try this with my Wii sports resort disc
    OMFG IT WORKED, I CAN FINALLY PLAY BOWLING SINCE THE STUPID SCREEN USED TO POP UP

  • @puffu8990
    @puffu8990 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is this work on an iphone 4 6ml scratch?:D

  • @Chrisjohnedfrid
    @Chrisjohnedfrid หลายเดือนก่อน

    can i use any towels

    • @KtcbkiGgifxxdd
      @KtcbkiGgifxxdd หลายเดือนก่อน

      Microfiber and dont be too hard on it

  • @pathwayc
    @pathwayc 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    DID ANYONE FIND A SOLUTION? really...

  • @wyattfarcry5
    @wyattfarcry5 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    And how dos this work u tall me

  • @skimers2
    @skimers2 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Does this work if the part closest to the hole is scratched?

    • @niishantt
      @niishantt 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Good question😊

  • @MyGuySparky
    @MyGuySparky 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    i downloaded mw3 to my hardrive and it still wont read

  • @franciscosantiago999
    @franciscosantiago999 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dont do in circular way it can mess up ur disc