Disc Restoration Service discontinued at CD-ROM Services
Due to the small risk that we could irrepably damage a client's disc, we regret that we are no longer offering this service. Many Video hire stores have a similar disc polisher, and some may be prepared to try and repair your disc. However your chances of success are about the same if you buy yourself a commercial disc scratch remover kit from your local stationer.'
As long as the top surface of the CD is not damaged, (where the data is stored), it can normally be repaired. DVDs have their data stored like a sandwich in the middle of the disc, so these are usually restorable.
The disc polisher applies a fine polishing compound to the underside of the disc.
Unfortunately data recorded on some low quality discs cannot be restored by polishing, as the recordable media is simply unreadable. CD-ROM Services Pty Ltd suggests that users ensure that they only use high quality media such as Taiyo Yuden (also known as That's CDR), Verbatim and TDK. However some household brand names, and even some of the most popular brands produce media of a quality that you should not use.
Of course, ideally you should handle discs in such a way that they don't become scratched or dirty. Discs should be held only by the edges. Discs should be removed from the case and placed directly into the disc drive. Nothing else should ever touch the playing surface of the disc.
Press Release
7th December 2005 - For immediate RELEASE
Have them polished like new at CD-ROM Services Pty Ltd of North Sydney, pioneers in disc duplication!
CD-ROM Services Pty Ltd director Bernhard Kirschner says; "We are also often asked to make a copy of a customer's favourite discs that are abused, not only by the kids. It is not legal to make copies of commercial discs due to copyright laws, but we can now offer to polish the discs like new for a small charge, extending their useful life."
Single discs cost $10 each to polish, which can take 5 to 20 minutes, depending on the depth of the scratches, with discounts for quantity. As long as the top surface of the CD is not damaged, (where the data is stored,) it can normally be repaired. DVDs have their data stored like a sandwich in the middle of the disc, so these are usually restorable.
Unfortunately data recorded on some low quality discs cannot be restored by polishing, as the recordable media is simply unreadable. CD-ROM Services Pty Ltd suggests that users ensure that they only use high quality media such as Taiyo Yuden (also known as "That's CDR", Verbatim and TDK. However some household brand names, and even the most popular brands supply media of a quality that you should not use.
Bernhard Kirschner, who is also president of the International Disc Duplicating Association, with members worldwide, has organised conferences on disc duplicating and media quality.
CD-ROM Services Pty Ltd, pioneers in disc duplication, has 28 automatic Rimage CD and DVD Duplicators and disc printers at their shop in North Sydney, and is capable of burning over 300 discs simultaneously. The company offers same day disc duplication, printing and packing in quantities from one to thousands.
