Post by: C o s m o on December 06, 2005, 12:05:00 PM
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There is a method of repairing the discs. A local independant game shop here in Arlington, TX, has a disc-repair machine. It uses different grit values of sandpaper to put a disc back to a shine. This works for real. I bought a used HALO game and it was scratched to high holy. They ran this process and it looked JUST LIKE NEW! It took about 5-10 minutes and cost me $4.
I don't have any 360 games scratched, but if someone wants to take the risk of mailing me their scratched (and therefore useless) game, I'd be glad to take it to them and have them try this process (and yes you cheap bastards I'll pay the $4 fee). If it works well I'll post the results and see what kind of solution we can come up with for others that have ruined their COD2 or whatever.
If you are interested, PM me here or email me at babyarm@<REMOVE THIS>ev1.net and we'll work out the logisitics.
I don't have any 360 games scratched, but if someone wants to take the risk of mailing me their scratched (and therefore useless) game, I'd be glad to take it to them and have them try this process (and yes you cheap bastards I'll pay the $4 fee). If it works well I'll post the results and see what kind of solution we can come up with for others that have ruined their COD2 or whatever.
If you are interested, PM me here or email me at babyarm@<REMOVE THIS>ev1.net and we'll work out the logisitics.
Look around in your area for someone with a similar service. If this works and noone has this available in their area, we can work out some sort of arrangement to fix a ruined game through the mail. Shipping + $4 is a lot less than a new game. I'm not looking to make any money here either. Just helping out fellow frustrated 360 owners.
Post by: deftonesmx17 on December 06, 2005, 01:18:00 PM
sorry I couldnt resist
anyways, good idea, most places that sell used games have these machines
Post by: C o s m o on December 06, 2005, 01:20:00 PM
QUOTE(Drunkn_Munky @ Dec 6 2005, 02:16 PM) 
I'm pretty sure you can buy scratch fixing machines in most computer/CD shops, not sure wether they'll work as well as your place, but worth a try. Anyway, it's good to see some people helping out for free
There are some out there. I have purchased 3 different machienes trying to duplicate the process with no luck. There is something about their process and materials/chemicals that is superior to anything I have found to this day.
Post by: shavedrat on December 06, 2005, 10:28:00 PM
I had a demo disc for dreamcast that was skipping cuz it was scratched, and I used the "GameDoctor" (something like that) on it, and it killed the disc. My dreamcast wouldnt read it at all afterwards. Just a warning to those who might try "rescratching" the surface of their discs. I wouldnt try this unless your disc didnt work at all.
Post by: StepsAscend on December 06, 2005, 10:42:00 PM
Use fine grit sand paper on the scratch, 1500 or 2000 at least.
Then use rubbing compound and a buffer pad to remove the small scratches left by the sand paper.
Clean the disc with alcohol to remove excess compound.
Look at the shiny new surface, and play on.
ps. don't blame me if you screw up, but i've done it successfully. It also how you fix scratches on ipod screens and stuff.
Post by: C o s m o on December 07, 2005, 07:12:00 AM
Please keep in mind that I am only a customer of this shop. I have paid for this service multiple times. AND, if it still won't work, then they won't charge you for the repair. Very nice people...a "mom and pop" shop.
It's called apeXGames, and it is really close to Univeristy of Texas at Arlington--about 1 block south of campus on Cooper St. (directly across the street from Taco Bell). The address is 1321 South Cooper Street, Arlington, TX 76010, phone # is (817) 861-1611.
Their website is HERE.
The disc repair service outlined in-depth HERE