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Do it Yourself DVD Repair

In many cases, a DVD can be repaired using convenient do-it-yourself techniques. For heavy scratches, a cleaner such as Brasso can effectively be used to repair a DVD. For lighter scratches, household products such as toothpaste or a banana can be used to repair a DVD.

Things You'll Need

  • Brasso
  • Toothpaste
  • Banana
  • Glass cleaner
  • Cloth
  • DVD
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Instructions

  1. Using Brasso

    • 1

      Put some Brasso onto a clean cloth.

    • 2

      Take the cloth with Brasso and rub it onto the scratched DVD’s surface in a circular motion. Once the scratches have disappeared, clean the Brasso off the DVD with water.

    • 3

      Air-dry the DVD and then test it in a DVD player.

    Using Toothpaste

    • 4

      Put toothpaste on a clean cloth.

    • 5

      Take the cloth with Brasso and rub it onto the scratched DVD’s surface in a circular motion. Once the scratches have mostly disappeared, clean the toothpaste off the DVD with water.

    • 6

      Air-dry the DVD and then test it in a DVD player.

    Using a Banana

    • 7

      Cut a piece off the banana.

    • 8

      Take the banana and rub it onto the scratched DVD’s surface in a circular motion. Then take the peel of the banana and rub it onto the DVD’s surface.

    • 9

      Rub the banana residue into the DVD’s scratches while cleaning it with a cloth. Then clean the DVD’s surface with glass cleaner. Once dry, test it in a DVD player.

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