Reddit reviews DVD Repair Machine / Kit
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removes dvd or CD scratches. Polishes them to almost new.Use it to fix unplayable DVDs/CDs or polish them or great listening or viewing.
http://www.amazon.com/Simotech-DSR-1-DVD-Repair-Machine/dp/B000GX31G6 works the best
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I have something similar to this that works well too and is much cheaper
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0015ACUKC/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_2?pf_rd_p=1944687542&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B000GX31G6&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=02E4A7N8YPDGNB8HMD42
You could get the right grit sand paper to do it yourself but thats only $15 and works much better.
It makes the discs look like they are really scratched when you are done but they work great / its just because it literally scrapes a layer of the plastic off so it is not polished anymore. You could try to carefully flame polish the plastic when you are done if you wanted a shiny finish but you would need to be REALLY careful since you have to use a very hot flame / like a butane torch.
Google flame polishing plastic.
These work well:
Resurfacer
The machine doesn't come with a ton of pads, but you can buy replacements on their site. It'll repair most minor scratches, and some deep ones too. If you can see the scratch through the paint on the top, nothing will salvage it.
Most movie/music stores also have a resurfacer. They'll usually do it for a buck a DVD.
I've tried everything you mentioned except the peanut butter, and all that stuff did was scratch it more.