You just realized that your favorite CD has a
                       scratch across the surface. Before you toss it,
                       try these solutions for removing scratches. 

                       Difficulty Level: Easy    Time Required: 5 min. 


                       Here's How: 

                         1.Most CDs can easily be replaced, but if
                            this one is very important to you, first
                            determine how badly the disc is
                            scratched.
                         2.Minor scratches- Wiping the disc with a
                            mild abrasive may do the job. Here are
                            some possibilities: furniture polish, silver
                            polish or toothpaste.
                         3.Larger scratches- Apply a filler over the
                            whole disc and buff out with a lint free
                            cloth. Some fillers: car wax or furniture
                            wax. This method should work, but the
                            disc may be more prone to damage due
                            to the soft wax.
                         4.Consider using a professional to remove
                            scratches from truly valuable CDs. 


                       Tips: 

                         1.Always wipe from the center to the
                            outside edge of the disc.
                         2.Scratches all the way through the disc are
                            generally unrepairable.