I’m a Netflix member, and fortunately, I’ve never had a DVD so scratched that I couldn’t play it in my computer or in my home DVD player. However, my CD collection is a different story, as I’ve got several old coasters that used to be able to play music once upon a time. Some of them I know are too badly scratched to make work. Others are just slightly scuffed and could easily be saved.
Instead of buying a new CD, or downloading yet another copy of Reel Big Fish‘s Turn The Radio Off! I figured I’d turn to the magic of the internet to find some way to save the original CD I’ve had since it first came out in 1996. As it turns out, there are a lot of options out there, from simple cleaning to toothpaste, and even metal polish. I’m not sure I’m comfortable using any sort of dissolving agent, so I may start with a good washing. If that fails, I can pick up Skip Dr (which I used to have back in the day when I listened to CDs outside of the car) for cheap at Amazon.
What say you, Shaktronics readers? Do you have any suggestions on how to best save my ancient CDs?
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