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Anyone have any experience with these?
I can see some chemical help to clean CD's in general, but ... what's anyone's experience with the various ones? Anyone with recommendations?
I'm thinking about giving some of them a try, and seeing which one works.
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...my experience - I like Optrix.
It is inexpensive and improves the sound subtly but noticeably with greater dynamics and individualization of instruments and voices.
From what I've read, L 'Art du Son probably provides the best/smoothest sound but is expensive.
For audible scratches I use Novus #2 polish.
I used to use a bulk tape demagnitizer, then a Bedini Clarifier but that got to be too cumbersome so I stopped, even though it made improvements.
And for my favorite CDs that I listen to a lot, I'm embarrassed to say I use CD Stoplight on the clear inside ring, around the inner edge and outer edge. It does make a subtle improvement.
where can I get Novus #2 polish?
is it easy to apply/use?
...I found Novus at the local Tap Plastics store.
Even using a few applications withh it there was a scratch in a CD that still would skip.
It is my opinion that if Novus #2 dosn't work for scratches your are out of luck. I have tried Novus #3 and than #2 but it did not work and if I remember correctly it made things worse. Sometimes one just has to but a new cd. I'd like to know if anything out there works better that #2 for scratches. Tweaker
Agreed.
i am looking for a great cleaner with scratch reducing properties as well.
Don't forget to wipe Brillianize on all your wires, IC, speaker and power. Tweaker
Thank You.
I have used Meguiar's PlastX for years an never had a problem with it.
Dave
Thanks! Dave.
Unless scratches/scuffs are seriously deep (in which case they can still often be ground with fine abrasive polishes, followed by a shining polish), AA will shine up those discs real purty and eliminate most skips due to minor scratches. It does NOT degrade the polycarbonate -- I have once-skippy discs I treated with AA 20 years ago that still play skip-free, no further treatments. Sam Tellig got this one right.
...if I recall after some time it made the discs delaminate and become unplayable.
I forget what substance it contains that should be avoided.
Like I mentioned, discs I treated 20+ years ago still play fine. Maybe some discs from some pressing plants are more vulnerable to delamination than others? Dunno.
Thanks! for sharing Brian.
I think Sam Tellig took a lot of heat for suggesting the use of ArmorAll on CD's many years ago. Apparently it had a very negative effect over time. With that said, I can't say one way or the other. Never used it.
Lot of silicon in that there Armor All. Is that a good thing? Doubt it.
Sparkle glass cleaner is what I use.
Know what I do? I rinse them in water and buff dry with soft, clean cotton cloth. If that doesn't work I take it to Hastings and tell them I bought it there and have them run it through their machine..DVD's seem to be more of a problem than CD's. Don't forget the machine. Diskwasher does the trick for me.
Use a demagnetizer...
Lucky You Live Hawaii
Novus #2 plastic polish can remove scratches that cause skipping and improves the sound. After #2 use Brilliantine plastic spray cleaner. You'll be glad you did. Don't forget to color the center hole ridge black and the outer ridge purple. Alcohol based ink works well for this. Tweaker
After 5 years I've about emptied my first bottle
Great cleaner/polisher that works well on CD's and leaves no residue. Just spray it on the disc and buff with a fine microfiber cloth. Resulting in a clean and shiny disc with sonic improvements.
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R-
where does one buy this Brillianize?
Try Amazon or Ebay.
Thank You!
Brillianize can be found at some hardware stores and plastics/acrylics suppliers. I found a small bottle at a local store a few years ago. There's a dealer locator at the link below.
They're all on the Front Range, dammit!
But thanks for the link :-)
Cheers,
Al
Thank You!
I've tried a few, and had mixed results, sometimes it was an improvement, sometimes it made the disc sound worse. I don't recommend any of them because you cannot undo them once applied (except the markers come off with alcohol).
Jack
Several months ago, a friend with a very high resolution ( and costly ) system recommended L'Art du Son cleaner and conditioner. I've tried several cleaner/polishers/magic pens thru the years and can't say I've ever heard much of a difference. Unless of course the CD needed obvious cleaning to begin with. L'Art, on the other hand, seemed to smooth out the sound of several CD's I've applied it to. Overall I'd say the results are much closer to subtle than earthshaking, but still noticeable on several ( but not all ) CD's. It's around $50 a bottle, so let your wallet be the guide....and as always,YMMV.
Sound is smoother and more transparent. Not a huge difference, but noticeable in every case. A bit fiddly to use.
Me as well, Bromo.
I buy alot of used CD(s) every week.
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