Comments on: Can a Banana Get Rid of CD Scratches? http://www.neatorama.com/2007/08/10/can-a-banana-get-rid-of-cd-scratches/ The Neat Side of the Web Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:35:09 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: lawry phillips http://www.neatorama.com/2007/08/10/can-a-banana-get-rid-of-cd-scratches/comment-page-1/#comment-1861316 lawry phillips Wed, 23 Sep 2009 12:25:21 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/08/10/can-a-banana-get-rid-of-cd-scratches/#comment-1861316 the best and easiest way to cure anybad scratches from when you move your xbox is by using tcut or brasso and a soft cloth :) the best and easiest way to cure anybad scratches from when you move your xbox is by using tcut or brasso and a soft cloth :)

]]> By: zaphraud http://www.neatorama.com/2007/08/10/can-a-banana-get-rid-of-cd-scratches/comment-page-1/#comment-1850360 zaphraud Sun, 30 Aug 2009 18:51:54 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/08/10/can-a-banana-get-rid-of-cd-scratches/#comment-1850360 ANYTHING that can act abrasively on the surface of the CD will work. The reason is that the data is on the top side of the disc, directly underneath the label. Beneath that, is a lot of plastic, and it is possible to polish that plastic "smooth enough". Before attempting any physical data recovery, copy whatever you can. There's a chance you'll screw up something else and wind up with errors elsewhere on the disc. If you have a copy protected game and are attempting to restore the entire disc in one go, well, it sucks to be you and this is why you should write your government and DEMAND that the DMCA - and its European equivalent, be repealed - citizens should have the legal right to a deprotected backup copy of media they have legally purchased. WIPE OUT WIPO ANYTHING that can act abrasively on the surface of the CD will work. The reason is that the data is on the top side of the disc, directly underneath the label. Beneath that, is a lot of plastic, and it is possible to polish that plastic "smooth enough".

Before attempting any physical data recovery, copy whatever you can. There's a chance you'll screw up something else and wind up with errors elsewhere on the disc.

If you have a copy protected game and are attempting to restore the entire disc in one go, well, it sucks to be you and this is why you should write your government and DEMAND that the DMCA - and its European equivalent, be repealed - citizens should have the legal right to a deprotected backup copy of media they have legally purchased.

WIPE OUT WIPO

]]> By: Liam http://www.neatorama.com/2007/08/10/can-a-banana-get-rid-of-cd-scratches/comment-page-1/#comment-1850349 Liam Sun, 30 Aug 2009 17:37:58 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/08/10/can-a-banana-get-rid-of-cd-scratches/#comment-1850349 i hope the toothpaste works on gta vice city it doesent work anyway me and my brother will post the results later i hope the toothpaste works on gta vice city it doesent work anyway me and my brother will post the results later

]]> By: Alec http://www.neatorama.com/2007/08/10/can-a-banana-get-rid-of-cd-scratches/comment-page-1/#comment-1783015 Alec Sat, 20 Jun 2009 04:52:03 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/08/10/can-a-banana-get-rid-of-cd-scratches/#comment-1783015 Just curios: does this work on Xbox 360 disks? I rented Sonic the Hedgehhog 2006 and someone must have turn the 360 upright while it was spinning, causing the scratch. Wait, rental places do it for you right? RIGHT! Try it!! Just curios: does this work on Xbox 360 disks? I rented Sonic the Hedgehhog 2006 and someone must have turn the 360 upright while it was spinning, causing the scratch.

Wait, rental places do it for you right? RIGHT! Try it!!

]]> By: David Burrell http://www.neatorama.com/2007/08/10/can-a-banana-get-rid-of-cd-scratches/comment-page-1/#comment-1401644 David Burrell Wed, 21 Jan 2009 19:56:30 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/08/10/can-a-banana-get-rid-of-cd-scratches/#comment-1401644 I had to check out the banana theory after I saw it on an Amazon discussion board. I won't be trying it. But, I did, and do use something that does work. I ordered a complete DVD set of Mash, and since the DVD disks had been inserted into stiff cardboard sleeves, they were scratched upon first being inserted, and when I tried to gently pull them out. Some disks in the middle of the set were scratched badly, and skipped and stopped. Some wouldn't play at all. Of course I only found this out after I had had the set for a couple of months and couldn't return the $300+ (retail) set. So I bought two different commercial "scratch" removal systems and tried them. They helped on some disks, but didn't work at all on a few disks. Since I already had a bottle of "Blue-Magic Plastic and Plexiglass Cleaner" and a bottle of "Eagle One Plastic Polish" that I use to clean up and polish the visor on my motorcycle helmet, I figured I'd try that. I took one of the disks that had terrible scratches and wouldn't even read, and lightly hand rubbed the Blue-Magic on the disk first, to remove the worse scratches, using a plastic eye glass lens cleaning cloth. I then applied a "finish" coat of the Eagle One polish and polished it completely clean and shiny with the same lens cloth. I allowed the disk to dry completely for about an hour. The cleaned and polished "bad" disk played almost perfectly, with only a couple of slight pauses. I didn't try to completely remove all of the deepest scratches, but the polish smoothed them out enough to actually play and watch the "bad" DVD. I now use that same method on all of my new, or older, DVD and CD disks that give me problems. It had worked every time in around 40+ uses. I had to check out the banana theory after I saw it on an Amazon discussion board.

I won't be trying it. But, I did, and do use something that does work. I ordered a complete DVD set of Mash, and since the DVD disks had been inserted into stiff cardboard sleeves, they were scratched upon first being inserted, and when I tried to gently pull them out.

Some disks in the middle of the set were scratched badly, and skipped and stopped. Some wouldn't play at all. Of course I only found this out after I had had the set for a couple of months and couldn't return the $300+ (retail) set. So I bought two different commercial "scratch" removal systems and tried them. They helped on some disks, but didn't work at all on a few disks.

Since I already had a bottle of "Blue-Magic Plastic and Plexiglass Cleaner" and a bottle of "Eagle One Plastic Polish" that I use to clean up and polish the visor on my motorcycle helmet, I figured I'd try that.

I took one of the disks that had terrible scratches and wouldn't even read, and lightly hand rubbed the Blue-Magic on the disk first, to remove the worse scratches, using a plastic eye glass lens cleaning cloth. I then applied a "finish" coat of the Eagle One polish and polished it completely clean and shiny with the same lens cloth. I allowed the disk to dry completely for about an hour.

The cleaned and polished "bad" disk played almost perfectly, with only a couple of slight pauses. I didn't try to completely remove all of the deepest scratches, but the polish smoothed them out enough to actually play and watch the "bad" DVD.

I now use that same method on all of my new, or older, DVD and CD disks that give me problems. It had worked every time in around 40+ uses.

]]> By: Alexander http://www.neatorama.com/2007/08/10/can-a-banana-get-rid-of-cd-scratches/comment-page-1/#comment-1397765 Alexander Wed, 21 Jan 2009 01:52:48 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/08/10/can-a-banana-get-rid-of-cd-scratches/#comment-1397765 Well, I don't know who to believe. If the banana. If the tooth paste. If the toilet. If the sh*t. Who??? Well, I don't know who to believe.

If the banana.
If the tooth paste.
If the toilet.
If the sh*t.

Who???

]]> By: Alexander (FSXC182RG) http://www.neatorama.com/2007/08/10/can-a-banana-get-rid-of-cd-scratches/comment-page-1/#comment-1397764 Alexander (FSXC182RG) Wed, 21 Jan 2009 01:51:39 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/08/10/can-a-banana-get-rid-of-cd-scratches/#comment-1397764 Well, I don't know who to believe. If the banana. If the tooth paste. If the toilet. Well, I don't know who to believe.

If the banana.
If the tooth paste.
If the toilet.

]]> By: IT WORKS http://www.neatorama.com/2007/08/10/can-a-banana-get-rid-of-cd-scratches/comment-page-1/#comment-798347 IT WORKS Mon, 25 Aug 2008 05:40:11 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/08/10/can-a-banana-get-rid-of-cd-scratches/#comment-798347 IT WORKS (BUT) There Is Steps 1.Toothpaste method (to remove scratches) 2.Soft cloth, Rub it for bout 3 mins(I just watch tv) 3.Then the banana method ( The Banana polishes it Nicely) IT WORKS (BUT)

There Is Steps

1.Toothpaste method (to remove scratches)
2.Soft cloth, Rub it for bout 3 mins(I just watch tv)
3.Then the banana method ( The Banana polishes it Nicely)

]]> By: What a crock http://www.neatorama.com/2007/08/10/can-a-banana-get-rid-of-cd-scratches/comment-page-1/#comment-243171 What a crock Fri, 05 Oct 2007 15:05:12 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/08/10/can-a-banana-get-rid-of-cd-scratches/#comment-243171 Just tried this - don't waste your time. I thought the banana would be slightly abrasive and remove some of the scratches. Turns out it only covers the disc with wax, which is extremely difficult to remove, and the disc had even more errors when done. This is a hoax, and the guy that published it an a$$h0le. Just tried this - don't waste your time. I thought the banana would be slightly abrasive and remove some of the scratches. Turns out it only covers the disc with wax, which is extremely difficult to remove, and the disc had even more errors when done. This is a hoax, and the guy that published it an a$$h0le.

]]> By: Fraser http://www.neatorama.com/2007/08/10/can-a-banana-get-rid-of-cd-scratches/comment-page-1/#comment-220666 Fraser Thu, 13 Sep 2007 09:00:41 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/08/10/can-a-banana-get-rid-of-cd-scratches/#comment-220666 Gem, try an electric sander. Just hold the CD on the sander for a few minutes and it will be as good as new! For best results, put the CD over a match for about 5 minutes after sanding it. Gem, try an electric sander. Just hold the CD on the sander for a few minutes and it will be as good as new!

For best results, put the CD over a match for about 5 minutes after sanding it.

]]> By: gem http://www.neatorama.com/2007/08/10/can-a-banana-get-rid-of-cd-scratches/comment-page-1/#comment-205436 gem Sat, 01 Sep 2007 15:27:01 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/08/10/can-a-banana-get-rid-of-cd-scratches/#comment-205436 ok i came on here lookin for an answer becuase i seriously need to get my cd working an all i get is oh rub a banan on it....... my dog could have come up with a better one than that. does anyone actually have a clue how to get rid of the scratches??? ok i came on here lookin for an answer becuase i seriously need to get my cd working an all i get is oh rub a banan on it....... my dog could have come up with a better one than that. does anyone actually have a clue how to get rid of the scratches???

]]> By: Mark http://www.neatorama.com/2007/08/10/can-a-banana-get-rid-of-cd-scratches/comment-page-1/#comment-204304 Mark Fri, 31 Aug 2007 10:05:27 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/08/10/can-a-banana-get-rid-of-cd-scratches/#comment-204304 I tried it with over-ripe banana on a cheap DVD (easy to scratch) which I used to test the theory. I can see very little if any difference, and it can still cannot be read by the operating system. Why would someone purposely waste other's time, and spoil a great resource of tutorial videos? I tried it with over-ripe banana on a cheap DVD (easy to scratch) which I used to test the theory. I can see very little if any difference, and it can still cannot be read by the operating system.

Why would someone purposely waste other's time, and spoil a great resource of tutorial videos?

]]> By: Rachel http://www.neatorama.com/2007/08/10/can-a-banana-get-rid-of-cd-scratches/comment-page-1/#comment-197678 Rachel Fri, 24 Aug 2007 23:46:47 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/08/10/can-a-banana-get-rid-of-cd-scratches/#comment-197678 Now I don't know who to believe! I'm willing to try this, cuz one of my CDs already doesn't work because of its extra-blargh surface... What do I have to lose since it doesn't work anyway? I'll tell you if it works. Oh, and putting a CD in the microwave is horrible!! Has ANYONE seen the episode of Mythbusters when they did that?? It caused HUNDREDS of cracks all over the disk, because all the molecules were vibrating. Besides, CDs work because of the distinct grooves; if the plastic melted then that means the ridges of the grooves were made misshapen. Now I don't know who to believe! I'm willing to try this, cuz one of my CDs already doesn't work because of its extra-blargh surface... What do I have to lose since it doesn't work anyway?

I'll tell you if it works.

Oh, and putting a CD in the microwave is horrible!! Has ANYONE seen the episode of Mythbusters when they did that?? It caused HUNDREDS of cracks all over the disk, because all the molecules were vibrating. Besides, CDs work because of the distinct grooves; if the plastic melted then that means the ridges of the grooves were made misshapen.

]]> By: Michael Markman http://www.neatorama.com/2007/08/10/can-a-banana-get-rid-of-cd-scratches/comment-page-1/#comment-189836 Michael Markman Sat, 18 Aug 2007 09:50:48 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/08/10/can-a-banana-get-rid-of-cd-scratches/#comment-189836 boy I wish I could spell. boy I wish I could spell.

]]> By: Michael Markman http://www.neatorama.com/2007/08/10/can-a-banana-get-rid-of-cd-scratches/comment-page-1/#comment-189835 Michael Markman Sat, 18 Aug 2007 09:50:22 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/08/10/can-a-banana-get-rid-of-cd-scratches/#comment-189835 OK scientists, did any of you try this? Did you een attempt verify empiraccly? Or are you all spewing negativity out of your faith-based prejudices. I have email from a trusted friend, a member of the reality-based community, who referred me to this post after he tried it and it worked. Writes he: "One CD in particular (disc 2 of Los Lobos' "Just Another Band From East LA") was so scratched, I've never been able to import it into iTunes. I tried the previous miracle cure, rubbing out the scratches with toothpaste... the result was fewer cavities, but also a network of new, smaller scratches that still kept the disc from playing. "Yes! It works! And better yet, it's silly! "The process is simple: (1) Rub disc (in a circular motion) with fresh cut banana, (2) Rub some more with the inside of the banana peel, (3) Rub even more with a cloth, (4) Removes banana schmutz with Windex" OK scientists, did any of you try this? Did you een attempt verify empiraccly? Or are you all spewing negativity out of your faith-based prejudices.

I have email from a trusted friend, a member of the reality-based community, who referred me to this post after he tried it and it worked. Writes he:

"One CD in particular (disc 2 of Los Lobos' "Just Another Band From East LA") was so scratched, I've never been able to import it into iTunes. I tried the previous miracle cure, rubbing out the scratches with toothpaste... the result was fewer cavities, but also a network of new, smaller scratches that still kept the disc from playing.

"Yes! It works! And better yet, it's silly!

"The process is simple: (1) Rub disc (in a circular motion) with fresh cut banana, (2) Rub some more with the inside of the banana peel, (3) Rub even more with a cloth, (4) Removes banana schmutz with Windex"

]]> By: Timmus http://www.neatorama.com/2007/08/10/can-a-banana-get-rid-of-cd-scratches/comment-page-1/#comment-184134 Timmus Tue, 14 Aug 2007 02:34:51 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/08/10/can-a-banana-get-rid-of-cd-scratches/#comment-184134 Part 2: Buffing the CD with Krylon Gloss Black for better performance. Part 2: Buffing the CD with Krylon Gloss Black for better performance.

]]> By: Faker http://www.neatorama.com/2007/08/10/can-a-banana-get-rid-of-cd-scratches/comment-page-1/#comment-181759 Faker Sat, 11 Aug 2007 17:06:54 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/08/10/can-a-banana-get-rid-of-cd-scratches/#comment-181759 Bullsh*t. After apply with banana peel, he swap with new disc. Fcuk.... Bullsh*t. After apply with banana peel, he swap with new disc. Fcuk....

]]> By: Elion http://www.neatorama.com/2007/08/10/can-a-banana-get-rid-of-cd-scratches/comment-page-1/#comment-181365 Elion Sat, 11 Aug 2007 09:55:11 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/08/10/can-a-banana-get-rid-of-cd-scratches/#comment-181365 Every piece of information in this video is wrong... it appears to have been created maliciously to dupe viewers into destroying their discs and equipment. Rubbing banana, toothpaste, soap, etc., on a scratched disc doesn't remove the scratches, it just fills them in with whatever material you are rubbing onto the disc. When you insert that disc into your electronic device you are then exposing the insides of the device to that material, potentially damaging the device and voiding its warranty. Glass cleaner is not safe to use on optical discs because it contains solvents that dissolve plastic. The proper way to clean a disc is to rub in a straight line from the center to the outer edge. Rubbing in a circle, as shown in the video, can create a curved scratch and increase the likelihood of disc failure. Every piece of information in this video is wrong... it appears to have been created maliciously to dupe viewers into destroying their discs and equipment.

Rubbing banana, toothpaste, soap, etc., on a scratched disc doesn't remove the scratches, it just fills them in with whatever material you are rubbing onto the disc. When you insert that disc into your electronic device you are then exposing the insides of the device to that material, potentially damaging the device and voiding its warranty.

Glass cleaner is not safe to use on optical discs because it contains solvents that dissolve plastic.

The proper way to clean a disc is to rub in a straight line from the center to the outer edge. Rubbing in a circle, as shown in the video, can create a curved scratch and increase the likelihood of disc failure.

]]> By: Alex http://www.neatorama.com/2007/08/10/can-a-banana-get-rid-of-cd-scratches/comment-page-1/#comment-181120 Alex Sat, 11 Aug 2007 04:16:20 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/08/10/can-a-banana-get-rid-of-cd-scratches/#comment-181120 Awww! It was bullsh*t? And what am I supposed to do with all these bananas I'd bought to clean my CDs? Awww! It was bullsh*t? And what am I supposed to do with all these bananas I'd bought to clean my CDs?

]]> By: Willo the Wisp http://www.neatorama.com/2007/08/10/can-a-banana-get-rid-of-cd-scratches/comment-page-1/#comment-180916 Willo the Wisp Sat, 11 Aug 2007 00:37:08 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/08/10/can-a-banana-get-rid-of-cd-scratches/#comment-180916 It works - but only because of thr glass cleaner! The banana stuff is just bollocks. It works - but only because of thr glass cleaner! The banana stuff is just bollocks.

]]> By: Hubbard http://www.neatorama.com/2007/08/10/can-a-banana-get-rid-of-cd-scratches/comment-page-1/#comment-180890 Hubbard Fri, 10 Aug 2007 23:31:17 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/08/10/can-a-banana-get-rid-of-cd-scratches/#comment-180890 Just put the glass cleaner on it first.......doh. Just put the glass cleaner on it first.......doh.

]]> By: Solo http://www.neatorama.com/2007/08/10/can-a-banana-get-rid-of-cd-scratches/comment-page-1/#comment-180799 Solo Fri, 10 Aug 2007 20:32:49 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/08/10/can-a-banana-get-rid-of-cd-scratches/#comment-180799 Anyone tried to melt the banana in the microwave? Works best if you wrap it in aluminium foil. Anyone tried to melt the banana in the microwave? Works best if you wrap it in aluminium foil.

]]> By: Chris http://www.neatorama.com/2007/08/10/can-a-banana-get-rid-of-cd-scratches/comment-page-1/#comment-180654 Chris Fri, 10 Aug 2007 17:51:36 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/08/10/can-a-banana-get-rid-of-cd-scratches/#comment-180654 try to melt your CD in the microwave just enough for the plastic to fill up the gaps. Yes, yes, it's true, try it! ;p try to melt your CD in the microwave just enough for the plastic to fill up the gaps.
Yes, yes, it's true, try it!

;p

]]> By: Blayne http://www.neatorama.com/2007/08/10/can-a-banana-get-rid-of-cd-scratches/comment-page-1/#comment-180650 Blayne Fri, 10 Aug 2007 17:46:52 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/08/10/can-a-banana-get-rid-of-cd-scratches/#comment-180650 He went and got a new CD when he was "polishing" the disc with the banana peel "for a few minutes". He went and got a new CD when he was "polishing" the disc with the banana peel "for a few minutes".

]]> By: fluff http://www.neatorama.com/2007/08/10/can-a-banana-get-rid-of-cd-scratches/comment-page-1/#comment-180329 fluff Fri, 10 Aug 2007 11:58:31 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/08/10/can-a-banana-get-rid-of-cd-scratches/#comment-180329 That is so not true. Just think about it for a second. Why on earth would you be filling up missing plastic with this kind of lose organic material? If this was true we had to reinvent science totally. The only thing that really works for dirty CD's is soap, water and being nice to them. Everything else is voodoo and urban legend. But if you want to believe in it go on and feel better. That is so not true. Just think about it for a second. Why on earth would you be filling up missing plastic with this kind of lose organic material? If this was true we had to reinvent science totally. The only thing that really works for dirty CD's is soap, water and being nice to them. Everything else is voodoo and urban legend. But if you want to believe in it go on and feel better.

]]> By: Firu http://www.neatorama.com/2007/08/10/can-a-banana-get-rid-of-cd-scratches/comment-page-1/#comment-180048 Firu Fri, 10 Aug 2007 07:34:36 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/08/10/can-a-banana-get-rid-of-cd-scratches/#comment-180048 can anyone confirm this? The person that made this video posted quite a lot of other amazing videos with camera tricks or hoax. There is even one video on candle power that is a big hoax (look an his hand when the light turns on. If this works, it may be useful. can anyone confirm this? The person that made this video posted quite a lot of other amazing videos with camera tricks or hoax. There is even one video on candle power that is a big hoax (look an his hand when the light turns on.
If this works, it may be useful.

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