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Digital Innovations Skip Doctor CD/DVD Repair Kit

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by Matthew Torres
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The Bottom Line

Digital Innovations Skip Doctor passed all the tests related to repairing compact and digital video discs. At an affordable price, I recommend this product to anyone owning CD or DVDs.
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Pros

  • Easy to use
  • Not expensive
  • Easy to Store

Cons

  • Some parts are breakable if not careful
  • Handle turning can be tiring

Description

  • Resurfacing Unit
  • Disc holder
  • Resurfacing wheel
  • Resurfacing fluid
  • Special drying cloth
  • Felt buffing square

Guide Review - Digital Innovations Skip Doctor CD/DVD Repair Kit

I opened my Skip Doctor repair kit with low expectations. After all, there were hundreds in stock at the retail outlet where I bought it. I thought, "Maybe this is just a gimmick." Then I used it.

Not only did the Skip Doctor fix the first disc I tried it on, but it fixed every disc I tried - even a DVD I was never able to play because of a large blemish. And best of all, it's easy to use and affordable.

Here's a brief synopsis of how it works:

1) You find the disc needing repairing

2) Attach disc to Skip Doctor and spray with the 'Resurfacing Fluid'

3) Turn the crank handle so the disc rotates 360 degrees clockwise and counter clockwise

4) Remove disc and dry it with drying cloth

5) Buffer and play

The only real downside to this manual model is the crank turning can be tiring for those with weak hands. Luckily, Digital Innovations offers an motorized model. Because of the ease at which CD and DVDs can scratch, the Skip Doctor is a must have for anyone owning digital media.

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