Trying to re-install my macbook

So - i followed the instructions for re-installing my macbook.
I backed up all my files onto external hard drive, i wiped my macbook clean, and i am trying to do the 2 disk installation.
Disk 1 completes, and then it asks for disk 2.
I insert the disk and once it gets half way through it comes up with an error message saying to try again. I have now tried 3 times and still no luck. I am even looking at the installation log to see if there is a reason for the error, but it is giving me nothing.
Any ideas???

You could have a bad disc. Check and make sure it's clean with no scratches on it.
-Bmer
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