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Does this method work with all PS2 games?

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It should work on most PS2 games, if not all of them.

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Can I eat the banana after rubbing it on my game?

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You probably won't get sick, but it may be dirty. If you really want to eat it, cut off the end that you rubbed the disk with.

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Will any kind of toothpaste be okay to use?

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Any non-gel pastes that do not have baking soda will work.

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What toothpaste can I use?

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Any commercial toothpaste will work.

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Will toothpaste fix a scratched PS2 game?

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Yes, according to the article it will help.

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For the banana method, how do I use the banana?

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Similar to the toothpaste, but you peel the banana and rub it around the disc.

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Can a white toothpaste fix the disc?

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Yes, you would be able to use a white toothpaste for this.

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Will Windex work to fix scratched games?

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No, it will not. Windex is a multi-surface cleaner, so it will only clean the disc, not fill in the scratches.

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My Sonic Heroes wont let me play Lost Forest. The disc doesn't seem to be scratched up that much. How do I fix it?

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May be a bug in the game itself. Try consulting game forums such as GameFaqs to see if this has happened to anyone else.

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Should I use a soft cloth to dry the disc?

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You could. If it's soft, it won't scratch the disk further, so drying it shouldn't be a problem.

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How long do I need to actually rub the toothpaste on the disc?

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Rubbing the toothpaste on the disc for about an hour will fix the scratches, but in some cases it may take more time.

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What if it still doesn't work after I tried all of these methods?

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If it didn't work after all of these methods, you may just want to buy a new game.

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How long do I need to rub it with a banana?

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It depends on how scratched it is. If it is scratched massively, maybe an hour or two. However, that would be extreme and you likely need less time.

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Will a computer screen cleaning kit help fix a scratched game?

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No a monitor/TV is made from different materials than a game disc, so it will probably have no effect.

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For the toothpaste method, do I use my fingers to rub it on the disc or a soft fabric?

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You use your fingers to rub it on the disc for the toothpaste method. You can try a soft fabric, but it may not work as well.

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How do I clean my PS2 CD?

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Eyeglass cleaner or Windex should work. Just make sure you dry the disc with a soft micro fiber cloth.

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Can I lick the toothpaste off my scratched PS2 games?

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No. Not only is this unhygienic, it may also damage the disc. Clean the disc with cold water after you apply the toothpaste.

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The banana method bit confused me. Should I wait 4+ minutes? Or continue the circular motion for 4+ minutes?

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You rub the banana for 4 plus minutes then rinse and dry it. If that doesn't work you may need a new game, PS2, or both.

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