Help remove gunk!

spixel · Nov 21, 2011, 11:17 PM

Hi,

I just got a couple of pre owned wii games from gamestop. They all look like they have been on a disc repair machine and there is lots of blue/green/black stuff (probably excess material from disc repair) stuck in the middle of the disc.. you know the part I mean.. if not heres a pic

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I've tried sliding a thin piece of paper inbetween but can only move it about not take it out. How could I do this? anyone got any ideas, its really annoying me and it looks disgusting.

Mr McC · Nov 21, 2011, 11:31 PM

Blast it with air, holding the tin particularly close, or, live with it.

spixel · Nov 21, 2011, 11:33 PM

I cannot live with it, its driving me nuts!

Its stuck between 2 pieces of plastic and very difficult to get at

thebluebumblebee · Nov 21, 2011, 11:38 PM

I wash optical discs all the time with lots of running water and some dish washing soap. Make sure to use a clean, soft cloth to dry, or just blow it mostly dry and allow it to air dry the rest of the way. To get at the stuff between the layers, I would try a toothbrush to get it out.

Edit: wash hands before you start the wash process above

spixel · Nov 21, 2011, 11:40 PM

thanks, I will try the toothbrush now.. I like all my games in as good condition as possible so this is really getting on my nerves that 9 out of the 10 pre owned games I bought have this stuff trapped inside

qubit · Nov 21, 2011, 11:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spixel

Hi,

I just got a couple of pre owned wii games from gamestop. They all look like they have been on a disc repair machine and there is lots of blue/green/black stuff (probably excess material from disc repair) stuck in the middle of the disc.. you know the part I mean.. if not heres a pic

http://img714.imageshack.us/img714/2...htprincess.jpg

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I've tried sliding a thin piece of paper inbetween but can only move it about not take it out. How could I do this? anyone got any ideas, its really annoying me and it looks disgusting.

This sounds like a typical case of perfectionism and OCD... and I can totally relate! I hope you manage to get your disc clean.

spixel · Nov 22, 2011, 12:11 AM

toothbrush is not working very well. heres a picture I just took of one of the discs so you can understand better. It's looks completely different on each disc

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i want that crap out, ASAP

if it got in there, it can be taken out

qubit · Nov 22, 2011, 12:18 AM

Those layers are so tightly bonded together, that I wouldn't bank on getting it out. Some sort of chemical bath would likely be needed.

Short of that, perhaps soaking in washing up liquid might help? However, be aware that it has the potential to seep into the disc and ruin it.

Also, this is purely a cosmetic problem, so if you can find any way to live with it after trying a couple of suggestions, then you'll feel a lot happier and less stressed.

spixel · Nov 22, 2011, 12:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by qubit

Those layers are so tightly bonded together, that I wouldn't bank on getting it out. Some sort of chemical bath would likely be needed.

Short of that, perhaps soaking in washing up liquid might help? However, be aware that it has the potential to seep into the disc and ruin it.

I can get into the layer on some of the discs and move the stuff about, but not able to get it out. Some are tighter but I could probably seperate them a bit

I know its cosmetic, but it shouldn't be there! I always get annoyed over little things, I wouldn't mind if it was maybe 1-2 discs but its in 9 out of 10 games I just bought.

qubit · Nov 22, 2011, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by spixel

I can get into the layer on some of the discs and move the stuff about, but not able to get it out. Some are tighter but I could probably seperate them a bit

That gives you hope then. Definitely try soaking in washing up liquid or a mild detergent. It might just help it to go soft and come out.

spixel · Nov 22, 2011, 12:26 AM

I'll try that, any other ideas are appreciated too :-)

I was thinking of maybe partially cutting one of the plastic layers off on one of the games to see how it goes or would you think that would cause trouble for the disc while its spinning in the console.

thebluebumblebee · Nov 22, 2011, 12:29 AM

Paint over it. Out of sight, out of mind!

qubit · Nov 22, 2011, 12:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spixel

I'll try that, any other ideas are appreciated too :-)

I was thinking of maybe partially cutting one of the plastic layers off on one of the games to see how it goes or would you think that would cause trouble for the disc while its spinning in the console.

A definitely wouldn't go cutting it up, as it'll likely ruin it. It's grip and balance are likely to go, not to mention that it might just slash and chip off, making the disc useless.

spixel · Nov 22, 2011, 01:16 AM

i need something really thin but stiff which I can force in

thebluebumblebee · Nov 22, 2011, 01:39 AM

Waterpik?

No, I'm not a dentist.

spixel · Nov 22, 2011, 01:53 AM

mild success - paper, works on 3/9 discs but unable to completely remove

failure - toothbrush, bread crust, apple stem thinly cut

im going to try a playing card now

Nov 22, 2011, 02:20 AM

get a twist tie and carefully strip off the plastic. the wire inside is very fine but should be rigid enough to do what you need.

spixel · Nov 22, 2011, 03:18 AM

I'm making very good progress. Weapon of choice is the bottom end of a floss toothpick. Its flat strong and flexible. You wouldn't imagine how much better the zelda disc looks now

Irony · Nov 22, 2011, 04:22 AM

I fail to see the issue...maybe it looks worse in real life.

Spray paint it black.

Have you tried a small wire brush, (if available) or maybe a fine pick, like a dentists pick? Or maybe the toothpick is working well enough.

Steevo · Nov 22, 2011, 04:34 AM

I think weed would help.

Irony · Nov 22, 2011, 04:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Steevo

I think weed would help.

Yeah, you try some more of that. I'm sure it'll fix everything.

spixel · Nov 22, 2011, 05:02 AM

4 hours of patience and determination and zelda has barely any sign of gunkiness. cracked the plastic a little but i'll settle for that ;-)

scaminatrix · Nov 22, 2011, 10:44 AM

I had a Farcry disc that had some damage in the middle of the disc... It's like the disc was 2 layers and one of the layers had chipped away. It was from me putting the CD back in the case, but without pushing the button in the middle; just letting it snap back into place.

You won't have any issue playing the game with the gunk in. IMO you also won't have much of an issue if you break some of the plastic in the middle; I've done some savage damage to the Farcry disc and it was fine.

Either go pikey style and live with the gunk, or go mad and snap plastic getting gunk out

Either way, I think the game will still be fine.

qubit · Nov 22, 2011, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spixel

4 hours of patience and determination and zelda has barely any sign of gunkiness. cracked the plastic a little but i'll settle for that ;-)

Pic or it didn't happen!

spixel · Nov 22, 2011, 01:36 PM

Heres a pic

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Nov 21, 2011, 11:17 PM	#1
spixel Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 296 (0.14/day) Thanks: 27 Thanked 11 Times in 11 Posts System Specs	Help remove gunk! Hi, I just got a couple of pre owned wii games from gamestop. They all look like they have been on a disc repair machine and there is lots of blue/green/black stuff (probably excess material from disc repair) stuck in the middle of the disc.. you know the part I mean.. if not heres a pic Uploaded with ImageShack.us I've tried sliding a thin piece of paper inbetween but can only move it about not take it out. How could I do this? anyone got any ideas, its really annoying me and it looks disgusting.

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Nov 21, 2011, 11:38 PM	#4
thebluebumblebee Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Portland, OR USA Posts: 2,143 (1.20/day) Thanks: 1,559 Thanked 884 Times in 628 Posts System Specs	I wash optical discs all the time with lots of running water and some dish washing soap. Make sure to use a clean, soft cloth to dry, or just blow it mostly dry and allow it to air dry the rest of the way. To get at the stuff between the layers, I would try a toothbrush to get it out. Edit: wash hands before you start the wash process above __________________ I got this because I am a fan of the simplistic sleek look of a computer case that doesn't look like Optimus Prime just threw up on my desk with enough LED's to land a commercial airliner. review P280 Newegg.com Last edited by thebluebumblebee; Nov 21, 2011 at 11:51 PM.

Nov 21, 2011, 11:31 PM	#2
Mr McC Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 1,186 (1.04/day) Thanks: 287 Thanked 333 Times in 249 Posts System Specs	Blast it with air, holding the tin particularly close, or, live with it.

Nov 21, 2011, 11:33 PM	#3
spixel Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 296 (0.14/day) Thanks: 27 Thanked 11 Times in 11 Posts System Specs	I cannot live with it, its driving me nuts! Its stuck between 2 pieces of plastic and very difficult to get at

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Nov 21, 2011, 11:40 PM	#5
spixel Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 296 (0.14/day) Thanks: 27 Thanked 11 Times in 11 Posts System Specs	thanks, I will try the toothbrush now.. I like all my games in as good condition as possible so this is really getting on my nerves that 9 out of the 10 pre owned games I bought have this stuff trapped inside

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Nov 22, 2011, 12:11 AM	#7
spixel Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 296 (0.14/day) Thanks: 27 Thanked 11 Times in 11 Posts System Specs	toothbrush is not working very well. heres a picture I just took of one of the discs so you can understand better. It's looks completely different on each disc Uploaded with ImageShack.us i want that crap out, ASAP if it got in there, it can be taken out

Nov 22, 2011, 12:18 AM	#8
qubit Overclocked quantum bit Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Quantumville UK Posts: 8,649 (4.33/day) Thanks: 4,178 Thanked 3,303 Times in 1,943 Posts System Specs	Those layers are so tightly bonded together, that I wouldn't bank on getting it out. Some sort of chemical bath would likely be needed. Short of that, perhaps soaking in washing up liquid might help? However, be aware that it has the potential to seep into the disc and ruin it. Also, this is purely a cosmetic problem, so if you can find any way to live with it after trying a couple of suggestions, then you'll feel a lot happier and less stressed. __________________ Siggie in the post.

Nov 22, 2011, 12:26 AM	#11
spixel Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 296 (0.14/day) Thanks: 27 Thanked 11 Times in 11 Posts System Specs	I'll try that, any other ideas are appreciated too :-) I was thinking of maybe partially cutting one of the plastic layers off on one of the games to see how it goes or would you think that would cause trouble for the disc while its spinning in the console.

Nov 22, 2011, 12:29 AM	#12
thebluebumblebee Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Portland, OR USA Posts: 2,143 (1.20/day) Thanks: 1,559 Thanked 884 Times in 628 Posts System Specs	Paint over it. Out of sight, out of mind! __________________ I got this because I am a fan of the simplistic sleek look of a computer case that doesn't look like Optimus Prime just threw up on my desk with enough LED's to land a commercial airliner. review P280 Newegg.com

Nov 22, 2011, 01:16 AM	#14
spixel Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 296 (0.14/day) Thanks: 27 Thanked 11 Times in 11 Posts System Specs	i need something really thin but stiff which I can force in

Nov 22, 2011, 01:39 AM	#15
thebluebumblebee Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Portland, OR USA Posts: 2,143 (1.20/day) Thanks: 1,559 Thanked 884 Times in 628 Posts System Specs	Waterpik? No, I'm not a dentist. __________________ I got this because I am a fan of the simplistic sleek look of a computer case that doesn't look like Optimus Prime just threw up on my desk with enough LED's to land a commercial airliner. review P280 Newegg.com Last edited by thebluebumblebee; Nov 22, 2011 at 01:58 AM.

Nov 22, 2011, 01:53 AM	#16
spixel Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 296 (0.14/day) Thanks: 27 Thanked 11 Times in 11 Posts System Specs	mild success - paper, works on 3/9 discs but unable to completely remove failure - toothbrush, bread crust, apple stem thinly cut im going to try a playing card now

Nov 22, 2011, 02:20 AM	#17
twilyth Guest Posts: n/a (0/day)	get a twist tie and carefully strip off the plastic. the wire inside is very fine but should be rigid enough to do what you need.

Nov 22, 2011, 03:18 AM	#18
spixel Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 296 (0.14/day) Thanks: 27 Thanked 11 Times in 11 Posts System Specs	I'm making very good progress. Weapon of choice is the bottom end of a floss toothpick. Its flat strong and flexible. You wouldn't imagine how much better the zelda disc looks now

Nov 22, 2011, 04:22 AM	#19
Irony Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: COC WhiterunOrigin Posts: 988 (1.62/day) Thanks: 373 Thanked 243 Times in 197 Posts System Specs	I fail to see the issue...maybe it looks worse in real life. Spray paint it black. Have you tried a small wire brush, (if available) or maybe a fine pick, like a dentists pick? Or maybe the toothpick is working well enough. __________________ My Heatware When life gives you lemons, burn Life's house down.

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Nov 22, 2011, 05:02 AM	#22
spixel Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 296 (0.14/day) Thanks: 27 Thanked 11 Times in 11 Posts System Specs	4 hours of patience and determination and zelda has barely any sign of gunkiness. cracked the plastic a little but i'll settle for that ;-)

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