How do you buff a Wii game?

Use car wax to buff the game.

Place a few light dabs of carnauba car wax around the center of the disc and use a microfiber cloth to rub it into the disc's surface. Then, using a clean cloth, wipe the car wax off of the disc in straight motions until your game is clean. Test it out in the console and see if it works.

How do you fix an unreadable Wii disc?

How do you fix a scratched Wii Sports disc?

Apply a small dab of white toothpaste or metal polish to a clean, lint-free (ie fluff-free) cloth and rub very gently along the scratch from the disc's centre outwards. Cover the full length of the scratch, then repeat twice for good measure.

Can you fix a scratched game disc?

Start with a basic toothpaste, something natural without any fancy gels, swirls or flavors. Squeeze a small amount onto the CD starting at the middle radius and rub it in using a sweeping motion until the entire CD is covered in a light layer of toothpaste. Let it dry, then rinse it off using tepid water.

Why does toothpaste remove scratches?

Paste-based toothpaste acts as a mild abrasive that levels out the scratch, removing it or making it less noticeable. It's important, however, to proceed with caution: Use the wrong technique, and you could dull the finish or create more scratches, worsening the problem.

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How do you clean Wii game discs?

Does rubbing alcohol clean game discs?

When you acquire a used disc, use rubbing alcohol and lint-free cloth to clean both sides. Clean the label side however you want, but you should always try to clean the "data" side by wiping from the middle hole to the outer edge, all the way around (this also goes for music CDs).

Does putting toothpaste on scratched discs work?

Fortunately, scratches are more common on the reflected side, and that's where toothpaste comes in handy. The laser that reads the CD needs to bounce evenly off the smooth, reflective surface. Toothpaste is just abrasive enough to wear down scratched areas to a smoother surface.

How do you get a scratched disc to work?

Clean the disc with warm water, soap, and a cloth and then dry it, making sure that no lint is left behind. Squeeze toothpaste onto the disc and rub it on the disc in a straight motion from the center out to the edges. Finally, wash off the toothpaste and dry the disc. It should work now!

How do you fix a scratched disc with Vaseline?

A soft cloth or disc cleaner, petroleum jelly, and some ancient scratched CDs are all that is required for this project. Using the disc cleaner/cloth, apply the jelly to the CD. After applying it in a thorough manner, the excess grease needs to be removed.

Does GameStop fix Wiis?

Need your console or controller repaired? We can fix it! Just bring your eligible products into any GameStop store and we'll take care of the rest.

How do you fix a scratched CD with baking soda?

Using a mild abrasive, such as a baking soda-based toothpaste, can diminish minor scratches. Use a small amount on a soft, lint-free cloth and rub the scratch gently ten or 12 times. Rinse with warm water and leave to dry.

Do scratched Wii games work?

The Wii is notoriously finicky about scratches, but if they're light and shallow you'll probably be fine (if not, getting a disc resurfaced is pretty cheap generally).

How do you clean a Wii laser lens?

You put 2-3 drops of the supplied cleaning fluid on the pad, then insert the paddle into the Wii's disc slot. You wiggle the handle 10-20 times to clean the lens. Press the Eject button to remove the paddle, and you're done.

How do I know if my Wii is bricked?

Identifying a brick

If the health screen is the last screen seen, then the brick is either a banner brick or a mail brick. To test this, hold + and - when pressing A; if the system still refuses to boot, it is a banner brick, otherwise it is a mail brick.

Can a banana fix a scratched disc?

To fix, gently rub the flesh of a banana into the disk, and then lightly buff with the banana peel, which fills scratches with its natural waxiness. Once finished, rub with a clean soft cloth in circular movements, and then give a final shine with window cleaner. It's that simple.

What is in toothpaste that fixes scratches?

The majority of abrasives within toothpaste are made from chalk or silica, such as calcium carbonate, dicalcium phosphate, sodium metaphosphate, calcium pyrophosphate, and zirconium silicate, which, when applied to wet microfiber cloths, act as light-grit sandpaper for removing scratches.

Is Windex safe on discs?

Do not use solvents such as benzine, window cleaner, paint thinner, anti-static aerosol spray or abrasive cleaners to clean your disc.

Is Windex good for cleaning discs?

Safe DVD Cleaning Solutions

Isopropyl alcohol/rubbing alcohol and water - mixed at a rate of 1:1. Window cleaner such as Windex.

Is Windex good for discs?

These are the important warnings to be cautious of. 1. DO NOT use household washing materials such as windex.

How can I make my Wii games look better?

Some Wii software supports a 480p progressive output that displays at an enhanced quality compared to the standard 576i display. To view Wii display output in 480p, you must change your Wii's TV Resolution setting from 50Hz (576i) or 60Hz (480i) to EDTV/HDTV (480p). Confirm your selection once it's complete.

Can you use rubbing alcohol to clean Wii games?

Remove fingerprints and grease with rubbing alcohol.

Apply a dab of isopropyl alcohol to a clean cloth, and rub the disc from the center to the rim. Carefully wipe off moisture with a dry cloth with the same motions, then let sit for two minutes so it is completely dry.

What can buff out scratches?

Once your vehicle is dry, grab some toothpaste (whitening formulas are best) and apply a quarter-sized dab to a microfiber towel. Using a circular motion with medium pressure, work the toothpaste into the scratch and buff it out.