Never had any problem with skipping after using Auric Illuminator, but using it has stopped the skipping on a few discs. I assume that you are getting it polished off good when you apply it. To remove it for good, wash the CD with Dawn dishwashing liquid. The marker on the edges can be removed with rubbing alchohol. Be sure to use something like the polishing towels that come with the Auric Illuminator to wash the CD's and remove the ink from them so that you don't get any scratches.