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Author:  thatsmokeydude [ 18 Jan 2020, 03:52 ]
Post subject:  Opening CEDs
So I like to partially pull out and check the "new" CEDs in my collection before I stick them in the ol' girl. Typically I release the clips and pull the caddy out about half way so I don't have to touch the disc. I'd love to be able to pull it just about all the way out to make sure there is no damage further down the disc, somewhere I can't see. Do I need to do this? Should I? Would it be better to do it over a new microfiber cloth or another material? I know how susceptible the discs are to dust/dirt/the wrong look.

Just curious what everyone does to preserve their discs and player. I've only picked up about 10-12 discs so far; but I love watching them, flaws and all.

edit: my husband is a mechanic and uses nitrile gloves quite often - maybe that's the ticket?
Author:  rein-o [ 18 Jan 2020, 05:11 ]
Post subject:  Re: Opening CEDs
Sorry really wish I could help and answer, I know there is a film/coating on the disc and if using gloves could make marks.

I don't really think you should ever open them but I believe I did read you could rinse with distilled water?? But not 100% on that.
Never got into CEDs after one haul and then done :lol:
Author:  signofzeta [ 18 Jan 2020, 18:13 ]
Post subject:  Re: Opening CEDs
Given their age and how badly stored the often are I think opening them to make sure the case isn’t full of aphids or cookie crumbs before putting them in your player is probably the best habit. However I would refrain from ever touching the disc if possible. There are ways of cleaning them but if you don’t get them dirty you’ll never need to learn those tricks.

Like camera lenses or the human colon there are some things you should never touch even once if at all possible because there is no way to ever return them to factory original condition.

LDs can take an orbital sander, if it comes to that, totally different situation. :)
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