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From: John Vozza <vozzaj@CNJ.DIGEX.NET>
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Subject: Re: Repairing damaged cds...
Date: 14 Apr 1994 23:18:40 +0300
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Comments: To: Yann Nicolas <yn25@CIAO.CC.COLUMBIA.EDU>
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On Mon, 11 Apr 1994, Yann Nicolas wrote:

> I have a few cds (music and CD-ROMs) that have a few scratches on
> them. It makes the music jumpy and the search harder for a CD-ROM...
>
> Is there any ways to repair that? Any good cleaning tips?
>
> Thanks... E-mail prefered...

One fairly unknow way is to CAREFULLY use common toothpaste and a soft
cloth to GENTLY buff out the scratches. The tickness of the disc surface
is important to the optical characteristics of the disc. So only buff as
much as needed.

Regards