Thrifters and collectors have a few tricks for making scratched DVDs playable again. The right cleaning method depends on how ...

Are you old CDs and DVDs covered in scratches? Here's how to repair them without breaking the bank in the process.

Some folks swear by those expensive commercial repair kits. Some folks swear by Brasso. Or even toothpaste. Funny how some people get married to commercial CD repair kits. Over the years, I've bought ...

Yeah, all the stuff I've read before seemed to suggest that baking soda/toothpaste and the like are way too abrasive because the particles are too big. The idea is to polish the clear plastic layer ...

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