Buffing head and method for reconditioning an optical disc

A method of reconditioning a work surface of an optical disc utilizing a buffing head that includes a rotary element, a buffing element, and a well containing a fluid, said method comprising:

• retaining said optical disc on said rotary element in contact with said buffing element;
• rotating said optical disc in response to said rotary element;
• immersing said buffing element into said fluid;
• and
• returning said buffing element into contact with said work surface, said immersing and returning operations occurring in response to movement of said buffing element.

A buffing head for reconditioning a work surface of an optical disc comprising:

• a rotary element having a spindle configured to receive a center section of said optical disc, said rotary element enabling rotation of said disc at a first speed;
• a first shaft axially aligned with and offset from said rotary element;
• a first buffing element coupled to and extending radially from said first shaft, said first buffing element being configured to selectively contact said work surface so that rotation of said disc enables corresponding movement of said first buffing element;
• a second shaft axially aligned with and offset from said rotary element;
• and
• a second buffing element coupled to and extending radially from said second shaft, said second buffing element being configured to selectively contact said work surface so that rotation of said disc enables corresponding movement of said second buffing element.