Any hope in restoring my dvd? Currently skips and freezes...

glamgal · 10-14-11, 03:16 PM

I'm hoping someone can offer some genious advice. I have a Classical Stretch Season 5 disc that skips and freezes for 2 episodes. Is there anything I can do to fix this? I don't want to ruin the disc, since it is OOP and rare and I don't want to risk losing ALL the episodes versus just the two that will not play currently.

Guidance will be greaty appreciated! Thank you.

ETA: I should mention that I have tried the dvd in two different computer drives and both skip at the same exact places. I will try in my dvd player tonight. In the meantime, I am calling the local Blockbuster stores to see who can resurface the dvd for me. Only select stores in my area do this, I was told. Thanks all...Keep the suggestions coming please!

toaster · 10-14-11, 03:18 PM

A simple solution is to try cleaning with Windex; this may or may not help, but it shouldn't hurt.

laurajhawk · 10-14-11, 04:04 PM

Someone once told me to wipe a grungy DVD with silk, and it totally worked. Like the Windex, it won't help if the disc is scratched/gouged, but it won't hurt. Good luck!

TLB · 10-14-11, 04:10 PM

Take it to a second hand DVD/Video Game retailer & have them "resurface" it. It will probably cost a couple bucks. In my area the retailer has a higher quality machine than the video rental store does.

As far as do it yourself - furniture polish will not make your DVD worse - but it's also very temporary. RainX or PlastX are polishes found in the automotive section - these also "cover" scratches and are less temporary but not abrasive.

DiscDr (SkipDr) type products are abrasive ..... last resort.

hdw · 10-14-11, 04:12 PM

Here's what Cathe advises you to do:

http://cathe.com/forum/f96/dvd-school-182431/

I've washed DVD surface w/ dish washing liquid... it works for smudges.

videofit · 10-14-11, 04:55 PM

Mine do that every so often but it's my DVD player not the disc. If you have a DVD player that is more than a few years old, that might be the problem.

glamgal · 10-14-11, 06:31 PM

DH took the disc to Blockbuster and they resurfaced it, however it still freezes in the exact same places.

I may just have a bum disc and will keep a watch for another one on ebay or Amazon. Thanks all!

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10-14-11, 03:16 PM
glamgal VF Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Dallas, TX	Any hope in restoring my dvd? Currently skips and freezes... I'm hoping someone can offer some genious advice. I have a Classical Stretch Season 5 disc that skips and freezes for 2 episodes. Is there anything I can do to fix this? I don't want to ruin the disc, since it is OOP and rare and I don't want to risk losing ALL the episodes versus just the two that will not play currently. Guidance will be greaty appreciated! Thank you. ETA: I should mention that I have tried the dvd in two different computer drives and both skip at the same exact places. I will try in my dvd player tonight. In the meantime, I am calling the local Blockbuster stores to see who can resurface the dvd for me. Only select stores in my area do this, I was told. Thanks all...Keep the suggestions coming please! __________________ JENNIFER

10-14-11, 03:18 PM
toaster Exchange Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Western NY	A simple solution is to try cleaning with Windex; this may or may not help, but it shouldn't hurt. __________________ Beth aka Toaster (she/her) *Follow me @YogiBethC* YouTube\|Instagram\|Facebook And yes, I am Reviewer Dr. Beth on Amazon.

10-14-11, 04:04 PM
laurajhawk Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Colorado	Someone once told me to wipe a grungy DVD with silk, and it totally worked. Like the Windex, it won't help if the disc is scratched/gouged, but it won't hurt. Good luck! __________________ - Laura "Don't say 'I can't' ... say 'I presently suck at this thing.'" - Matt Meese, BYU Divine Comedy

10-14-11, 04:10 PM
TLB Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Northern Illinois	Take it to a second hand DVD/Video Game retailer & have them "resurface" it. It will probably cost a couple bucks. In my area the retailer has a higher quality machine than the video rental store does. As far as do it yourself - furniture polish will not make your DVD worse - but it's also very temporary. RainX or PlastX are polishes found in the automotive section - these also "cover" scratches and are less temporary but not abrasive. DiscDr (SkipDr) type products are abrasive ..... last resort. __________________ Tracy "Try for progress, not perfection" Chris Freytag

10-14-11, 04:12 PM
hdw VF Supporter Join Date: Dec 2001	Here's what Cathe advises you to do: http://cathe.com/forum/f96/dvd-school-182431/ I've washed DVD surface w/ dish washing liquid... it works for smudges.

10-14-11, 04:55 PM
videofit Join Date: Dec 2002	Mine do that every so often but it's my DVD player not the disc. If you have a DVD player that is more than a few years old, that might be the problem. __________________ “It is no measure of health to be well adjusted to a profoundly sick society.” Krishnamurti

10-14-11, 06:31 PM
glamgal VF Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Dallas, TX	DH took the disc to Blockbuster and they resurfaced it, however it still freezes in the exact same places. I may just have a bum disc and will keep a watch for another one on ebay or Amazon. Thanks all! __________________ JENNIFER