scratched cds or dvds

I have found that Auric Illuminator can make discs that were previously unreadable due to scratchs play like they were new after treatment. I don't know how long the treatment lasts though, so you may have to re-treat the disc as needed.

Other than that, i would NOT recommend using the various devices that are marketed under the name of "The Skip Doctor", etc... as all they do is add more scratches to the disc. Sean
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If you mean the disc is scratched so bad that it skips you can try Auric but probably need more agresssive means. Mapleshade sells a CD polish called Mikro Smooth which will often repair minor skip/scratches sometimes requiring couple treatments, does not do more damage just fixes skip.

The Skip Doctor is a very aggressive means and last resort since it sands entire disc surface putting fine scratches over everything, it can fix skip but now you have a uniformly scratched up disc which is not good......a last resort if there is no hope for other methods. I would only use this if disc actually skips and Mikro Smooth can't fix it.

If there are just minor scratches visible that don't cause skip you might try some Mikro Smooth, but it is a pain/messy job so I often just forget it and treat like you do your other new discs.

In the past I have used toothpaste and motorcycle winshield scratch removal products. Sometimes polishing or rubbing compound for autos will also work. Keep in mind - these solutions require a delicate touch and may not work and can leave more scratches... Maybe worth a try before tossing the disk if you have these products.