Touching the CD's surface too much causes superficial scratches.
CDs and DVDs are portable and last a long time, but they are prone to scratches, which can render the disc unplayable. Even a single scratch can cause annoying skips. Dust, dirt and rough handling can cause scratches on discs. If your CD or DVD has a scratch that is causing it to play erratically, you can use Brasso metal polish to wear away some of the plastic layer. The CD/DVD player's laser needs a smooth surface to read the data in the disc and Brasso polishes away the scratched surface to repair it to its near-original condition.
Instructions
1. Hold the CD up to a strong source of natural light to see the scratches. Go outside or into a well-ventilated area before you open the Brasso container.
2. Dab a dime-sized amount of Brasso onto the CD's scratches. Let it sit on the CD for one minute to soften the plastic underneath.
3. Rub the Brasso with a microfiber cloth in a "radial" direction, with the strokes going outward. Do not rub in a circular motion.
4. Add more Brasso and keep rubbing at the top layer of plastic until you no longer see the scratch or until the scratch is almost entirely gone.
5. Wipe down the CD to remove any traces of Brasso grit.
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