Req:How to protect shiny silver cd-r from getting scratched?

[lonewolf454]

I am not sure where to post a question like this, but I am sure others have had same problem, so here goes, How can I protect my shiny silver cdr from getting scratched? I have noticed that all the cdr media I have bought that is unlabeled, such as the Taiyo Yuden I have now, can be very easily scratched. Once the reflective layer has a scratch, the cdr is basically useless. CDR that come with brand name or other artwork on them have some other type of layer over that is not very easily scratched.

I apply a label to first cd in my vcd collection, but not 2nd for cost reasons. Is there something that can be sprayed on the disc over the layer to protect it, and wont deteriorate the disk over time, or is there a clear protective sticker available (cover disc top surface) to protect the disc. I dont want to print 2 labels for one movie.

Any tried and true suggestions would be deeply appreciated. Sorry mod's if I posted in wrong pl;ace, but I was unsure where to post.

[rudeboymcc]

well i haven't tried it, and there is a risk in getting it on the otehr side, but you could try any finishing spray paint. stuff they use to make the spray paint shiny. it's just a clear paint basically. you could also try and get that sticky back plastic made for books. that should stick becuase your cd's have a very smooth surface.

or you could change your cd's. is there any real reason why you're using those? i know they're cheap, that's why i don't buy them. rather than looking for something to protect them with, just buy better cd's that don't need it.

[OvERaCiD23]

This isn't a direct answer to your question, but possibly store your CD-Rs better. Buy a nice case to store them in (big book, with pockets), each in it's own pocket and only take them out to view. I store all my CD-Rs in quality cases (CaseLogic), and have never had a single CD-R get scratched/peel off/deteroriate. This is over the course of 3 years. Just be careful, and you won't have a problem.

They do make clear stickers/covers for CDs, many rental places use them over their DVDs. I don't know where you can find them, try searching the web for it. I'm sure someone has to sell them.

[ReTroAcTive]

pledge, works great to restore scratched discs, ive used it for this myself and the wax coat should protect the surface of the cd-r quite nicely though i havent used it for that before.
and no im not joking.

[The Edge]

Don't put any stickers on cd-r. I've ruin a DVD drive when the sticker peeled off due to the heat and then BANG......disc exploded. Got a rpl from the job. I now use cdr pens. TDK ones I think.

Edge

[smiller667]

Originally posted by ReTroAcTive
pledge, works great to restore scratched discsTrue, but all polishing materials are more for discs which are scratched from the dye side (the side the laser reads from). The polycarbonate layer is really thick there, so it is fine to polish out sratches again.
Problem with unlabelled discs is that they have hardly any protective paint layer on the top (labelling) side ... once you sratch there, you get to the metal layer and destroy it - no way to fix it.

[lonewolf454]

Yep, thats why I need to find the clear labels I suppose such as the video store uses, although I dont need them with the anti-theft. Our local store uses Protect-O-Disc which have the anti-theft. I suppose they havent had problems with ruining peoples dvd players with these labels as they have been using them here for about 2 years. I did a search for Protect-O-Disc and found nothing but dvd cases.

Thats what I need though. If anyone knows where I can find these clear labels and some double dvd cases for less than 45 cents each please email me or reply here. thanks

[smiller667]

Maybe send these guys an email ... http://www.shopperinc.com/ - at least they have an applicator device for "protective film", so they should be able to get you the film as well ... for the future, it might work out cheaper to buy labelled Taiyo Yudens, though :).

[lonewolf454]

I got these Taiyo yudens for about 30c each. Where can I find the labeled ones (or mitsui) for about same price.? I dont want to spend 45c or more for a cdr.

Thanks