GameCube Disc Cleaning Series: Part 1- Intro and basics

Part 1 of a multi-part series! We show you how to clean those tricky GameCube discs!

Here's the scoop. I got a stack of 8 GameCube games that were all deemed "damaged beyond repair". I've tested each one, and they do not play. At least for now...

In this series we will clean one GameCube disc per video, in increasing difficulty (based on visual inspections). I'll walk you through the steps and procedures of how I clean GameCube discs of all sorts of damage. (My assumption/hope is that I manage to revive all 8 discs).

This first video is an introduction to the structure, care, and cleaning of a GameCube disc. I review the basics and show you my method for using Novus Step 2 to repair a non-functioning disc! Links to tools and other important information below!

Thanks for watching!!

Tools I used:
Novus Step 2- https://amzn.to/3CxYiwe
Paper Towels
A GameCube for testing

Discord information:
Catch me on the Gameye discord, or send a DM to @Eldoug

Music I used:
Pixelland by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song...
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license


Tools I use! And affiliated links to buy them on Amazon!
(Let me know if you are outside of the US, I have suggested tools for most international countries too!)

Scotty Peelers-
https://amzn.to/3yxSRis
Heptane (Bestine)-
https://amzn.to/3FTBIS5
My gloves! Cosplay as me!-
https://amzn.to/3Mgm9WY
Mini heat gun-
https://amzn.to/3sv1si4
Gamebit screwdriver-
https://amzn.to/37Ezj0F
Thermal paste I use-
https://amzn.to/3FCllsQ
Insepction loupes/magnifiers-
https://amzn.to/3yxhtYs
iFixit Manta kit-
https://amzn.to/3a0fYYR
Magnetic parts tray-
https://amzn.to/3L99HqD
Brayer/roller-
https://amzn.to/3l5vDbu
Extraction fan for soldering-
https://amzn.to/3a0gbLD
Hygrometer/Thermometer-
https://amzn.to/3FMsmaE
The blue mat!-
https://amzn.to/3L8zdfp