How do I get scratches out of my Dreamcast disc?
As long as you use a soft cloth and the polishing paste from a CD repair kit, you may be able to revive some damaged discs by buffing from the center of the disc straight out to the edge (not in circles).
Can Dreamcast discs be resurfaced?
Re: Resurfacing Dreamcast GD-ROM discs Try the Novus scratch remover set of 3. It has worked for me. It won’t get rid of every scratch but it should get them to playable condition again. Use #3 at a right angle to the scratches to start and it will make the deeper scratches ready for the #2 solution.
Can scratched game discs be repaired?
If the scratch is on the top, shiny part of the disc, the disc is not repairable and all the data is lost. If the scratch is on the bottom, plastic part of the disc, you may be able to repair the disc by resurfacing and polishing it. Today, some disc manufacturers are developing scratch-resistant discs.
How do you get rid of scratches on a disc?
Apply a small dab of white toothpaste or metal polish to a clean, lint-free (ie fluff-free) cloth and rub very gently along the scratch from the disc’s centre outwards. Cover the full length of the scratch, then repeat twice for good measure.
Does rubbing alcohol fix scratched CDs?
Isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol should be all you need for a clean CD. Mix up a 1 to 1 solution of 90% isopropyl rubbing alcohol and distilled water (tap or spring water will have minerals in it that can leave water spots).
Does toothpaste fix scratch?
Yes, toothpaste can remove minor paint scratches. Here’s how it works. A standard toothpaste (not a gel toothpaste) has a minor grit to it which helps buff out the scratches. Typically, minor scratches are only on the clear coat over your actual paint.
How do you clean a Dreamcast laser?
Alcohol is fine. Use it all the time. I just use q-tips and 99% isopropyl alcohol. I just use q-tips and 99% isopropyl alcohol.
How long do LaserDiscs last?
By gradually slowing down their rotational speed (1800–600 rpm for NTSC and 2470–935 rpm for Hi-Vision) CLV encoded discs could store 60 minutes of audio/video per side for NTSC and Hi-Vision (64 minutes for PAL), or two hours per disc.