Is it safe to pay to get a scratch off of a Blu-ray? - Blu-ray Forum

ps3bd_owner · 09-13-2014, 10:01 PM

http://i.imgur.com/pNEcQce.jpg

Because of that scratch the Blu-ray skips a scene completely and I've been thinking if I should or shouldn't.

I am aware that disc clean machines can either make a disc better or erase the data off them so that's why I'm asking. Considering Blu-rays have more protection than a DVD is it safe to do it?

rdodolak · 09-14-2014, 02:24 AM

It depends on the depth of the scratch since the data layer is closer to the surface of the disc. The protective layer is only 0.1mm thick so if the scratch is deeper than that then the data layer may have been compromised.

http://www.blu-raydisc.com/en/aboutb.../bdvs.dvd.aspx

Before you pay for a service try washing the disc with detergent, then try using toothpaste (paste not gel) or a rubbing compound on the scratch, rewash and dry the disc, then try playing the disc to see if the problem still exists.

09-13-2014, 10:01 PM	#1
ps3bd_owner Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Apr 2011	Is it safe to pay to get a scratch off of a Blu-ray? http://i.imgur.com/pNEcQce.jpg Because of that scratch the Blu-ray skips a scene completely and I've been thinking if I should or shouldn't. I am aware that disc clean machines can either make a disc better or erase the data off them so that's why I'm asking. Considering Blu-rays have more protection than a DVD is it safe to do it?

09-14-2014, 02:24 AM	#2
rdodolak Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 4K collection:880 Blu-ray collection:3733 DVD collection:939 MA collection:338 Digital collection:1099 iTunes collection:75 Prime collection:11 Trading Score:20	It depends on the depth of the scratch since the data layer is closer to the surface of the disc. The protective layer is only 0.1mm thick so if the scratch is deeper than that then the data layer may have been compromised. http://www.blu-raydisc.com/en/aboutb.../bdvs.dvd.aspx Before you pay for a service try washing the disc with detergent, then try using toothpaste (paste not gel) or a rubbing compound on the scratch, rewash and dry the disc, then try playing the disc to see if the problem still exists.

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