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Recently payed some hard earned do$h for a boxed set that I'd be chasing for years. 3 discs are fine. One has something dripped on the underside and partially wiped off. Could be the remains of candle wax (in which case the CD is probably fcuked forever re the initial heat contact) wiped off quickly but residue still remains. Could be something else.

Any advice on ways to attempt to clean the underside of CDs?

Currently listening to the disc as I post this and getting slightly angry as at least 3 songs are (temporarily) fcuked. I'm an easy going chap and just want to see if I can rectify the problem myself before I threaten to burn down the sellers house and eat his heart out. Whilst he is still alive. Negative feedback is the least of his worries.

Any advice/tips gratefully received. Danke.

I can sniff a Johnny in every disguise.

sorry, as usual of no help for the matter in question.

The underside is actually more robust than the label side, believe it or not. Coating on the label side is a whole lot thinner.

So long as you don't scratch it or use any abrasive materials or corrosive fluids, it's probably worth a go - if the CD's f--ked anyway what have you to lose?

I'd use some lens (i.e. spectacles) cleaning kit - your local optician should have a stock. Never tried it meself, mind.

(Although I'd also be inclined to rip the songs that do work to WAV first...)

mh wrote:The underside is actually more robust than the label side, believe it or not. Coating on the label side is a whole lot thinner.

So long as you don't scratch it or use any abrasive materials or corrosive fluids, it's probably worth a go - if the CD's f--ked anyway what have you to lose?

I'd use some lens (i.e. spectacles) cleaning kit - your local optician should have a stock. Never tried it meself, mind.

(Although I'd also be inclined to rip the songs that do work to WAV first...)

Let's hope it works - your heart and house could be in serious danger if it goes wrong.

mh wrote:
I'd use some lens (i.e. spectacles) cleaning kit - your local optician should have a stock. Never tried it meself, mind.

I use that kinda stuff on my CD's & DVD's, Boots do "Moist Lens Wipes" that clean CD's a & PC screens a treat, never had any problems with using them.

Anything with Isopropol alcohol in it, medical wipes,cassette care kit,video care kit etc etc.If the damage is through to the metal then put it in some clingfilm and freeze it over night,let it thaw at room temp.Rip it with a program called EAC (exact audio copy) available free here .

Believe it or not, but this works :

Unless your CD is utterly f**ked, of course.

Clicky.

Badlander wrote:Believe it or not, but this works :

Unless your CD is utterly f**ked, of course.

Clicky.

I've got to get one of these......

Step 1: Glue the label side of your CD to a long piece of 2-by-4.
Step 2: Shove playback side into a belt sander.
Step 3: Your CD is now completely fücked.

Badlander wrote:Believe it or not, but this works :

Isn't that one of those DVD-rewinders?

Obviousman wrote:

Badlander wrote:Believe it or not, but this works :

Isn't that one of those DVD-rewinders?

I think that one is only a CD rewinder....

Tell the seller that using a CD as a jizz rag isn't a good idea.

hallucienate wrote:Tell the seller that using a CD as a jizz rag isn't a good idea.

they coulda wiped it quicker if that was the case

Thanks to all who suggested the 'wet' cleaning idea. I bought some cleaning solution and it worked a treat.

But ... here comes part 2.

The box set is housed in a quad CD case. Looks very similar to a mini quad DVD case but the holder for discs 2 & 3 is a CD tray on a pivot as opposed to a DVD spider thingy. Unfortunately, posties on both sides of the pond contrived to give the 'package' (limited edition box set just shoved in a thin jiffy bag ) a good battering. Consequently the contents literally fell out into my lap when I opened it. One of the pivots on the middle tray has broken off, as well as some of those nobbly, plastic bits you push the CDs onto. Anyone have any idea where I can get one of these cases? It has to have the plastic insert wraparound for the cover artwork and room for the booklet.

As the CD case was of the 'snap-shut' variety (and nothing could have fallen out in transit), by counting the number of points of damage and the bits of plastic debris in my possession, I have been able to forensicaly establish that the item was already damaged prior to dispatch. Not quite 'near mint' as described.

So, whilst the seller may escape with his heart still pumping, his house is still on my 'things to burn down today' list.

Again, any advice/tips muchly appreciated. Danke.

I'd just go to any proper 'blank CD shop'? Those all have the widest choice of cases around here really...

Hey John does the CD case look like the ones you get audio books in?...check your local Waterstones if you ain't sure...

give me a bell and i'll sort you one if that's what you need

I have no advice to give...just wanted to say Hi! Johnny.

Johnny Rev 7.0 wrote:Thanks to all who suggested the 'wet' cleaning idea. I bought some cleaning solution and it worked a treat.

But ... here comes part 2.

The box set is housed in a quad CD case. Looks very similar to a mini quad DVD case but the holder for discs 2 & 3 is a CD tray on a pivot as opposed to a DVD spider thingy. Unfortunately, posties on both sides of the pond contrived to give the 'package' (limited edition box set just shoved in a thin jiffy bag ) a good battering. Consequently the contents literally fell out into my lap when I opened it. One of the pivots on the middle tray has broken off, as well as some of those nobbly, plastic bits you push the CDs onto. Anyone have any idea where I can get one of these cases? It has to have the plastic insert wraparound for the cover artwork and room for the booklet.

As the CD case was of the 'snap-shut' variety (and nothing could have fallen out in transit), by counting the number of points of damage and the bits of plastic debris in my possession, I have been able to forensicaly establish that the item was already damaged prior to dispatch. Not quite 'near mint' as described.

So, whilst the seller may escape with his heart still pumping, his house is still on my 'things to burn down today' list.

Again, any advice/tips muchly appreciated. Danke.

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