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| How a CD is made |
 First a thick,
soft, clear plastic layer that makes up the
majority of the CD’s thickness and weight is
laid. This part serves two purposes. First, it protects
the
data layer from damage on the play side and
secondly it acts as a lens to focus the disc player’s
laser onto the data layer in order to easily
read the data.- Secondly, the data layer where the music
and any other information are stored is placed
down. This is the layer that is read by the disc
player
in order to create graphics, music, etc.
The data layer is molded into the top of the first
layer
and
the data is arranged in tracks that spiral
like grooves on an ‘old school’ record.
- Then, a
reflective, metallic layer is placed on
top of the data layer. This allows the disc to function
like
a mirror reflecting the disc player’s
laser back to the detector in the disc
player after it
reads the data. This layer gives the disc’s
play side the shiny appearance.
- Next, a
thin, hard protective layer is added
to provide some protection for
the reflective
and data
layers, while also supplying a surface
upon which label information is to be
printed
- Finally,
the label layer is printed on top of
the protective layer. It usually contains the title,
graphics
and any other
information to identify the contents
of the
disc.
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ScratchMasters vs Home Disc Repair
Kits
With CDs, DVDs and video games being scratched
daily most consumers have tried to or thought
about using
a home disc repair kit. ScratchMasters urges
you not to waste your time or money with the home
kits.
Most home kits ‘repair’ disc using
a dry method. It requires you to crank a handle
or
turn a knob in order to rotate the disc against
an abrasive dry pad. This may cause further damage
to
your disc costing you more time and money.
ScratchMasters service
is an easier, safer, more effective method for repairing
your discs. Operating with the
original, patented Fix-A-Disc machine created by
Mike Kennedy, ScratchMasters uses the wet
process to refinish
your disc’s surface. This process has many
benefits over the dry process |
| ScratchMasters Wet Process |
Home Disc Repair Kits |
Keeps Discs Cool
Safer- eliminates the possibility of overheating
the disc during repair. |
Heats Discs
Excessive heat causes warping and permanent damage
of disc and kit. |
More Repairs
Using our wet solution during repair extends the
life of the polishing pads by keeping them clean
and allows for more repairs |
Less Repairs
Without a wet solution the plastic will build
up in the abrasive paper causing excessive wear
and tear. |
Cleaner Operation
Our wet solution allows for a cleaner finish washing
away any remaining particles from the repair
process. |
More Build Up
Polishing compound and dust particles can be
left behind causing a messy build up |
Safer Operation
Using our wet process makes for cool operation
and reduces a chance for fire hazard. |
Fire Hazard
The friction created by the dry process can pose
a fire hazard. |
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