Disc Repair

A CD is a fairly simple piece of plastic, about four one-hundredths (4/100) of an inch (1.2 mm) thick. Most of a CD consists of an injection-moulded piece of clear polycarbonate plastic. During manufacturing, this plastic is impressed with microscopic bumps arranged as a single, continuous, extremely long spiral track of data. Once the clear piece of polycarbonate is formed, a thin, reflective aluminum layer is sputtered onto the disc, covering the bumps. Then a thin acrylic layer is sprayed over the aluminum to protect it. The label is then printed onto the acrylic.

After discs have been used repeatedly, the polycarbonate plastic on them can become scratched and scuffed, which results in irritating interruptions or a total loss of laser detection. Once this is the case, cleaning kits are ineffective. The play surface of the disc needs resurfacing and polishing for it to operate as intended. With advanced equipment it's possible to restore the play surface of CD's, DVD's, and Game Discs to an impeccable condition!

The process of repair is done with high-speed automated precision equipment that uses material specifically tested and proven effective on CD, DVDs, and game discs. The extent of the damage to the disc will determine the level of repair needed. We carefully inspect each disc to ascertain the extent of damage and repair needed, using the appropriate number of refinishing stages. If your disc is badly damaged with deep scratches it will go through several refinishing stages and one polish cycle.

The initial stage is done with precision sanding that effectively grinds the shiny surface to the depth of the deepest scratch. The subsequent stages are basically the same, but with finer sanding grades that begin to smooth and reshine the surface of the disc.

The final polish cycle gives your disc the brilliant shiny look allowing for optical clarity needed for uninterrupted laser detection.

Will the disc be restored 100%?

Discmender will repair the disc to "virtually brand new condition". The original polished appearance will be restored. Some virtually undetectable hairline scratches may remain. Any damage done to the top or label side cannot be repaired