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Can I use regular toothpaste?

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Any toothpaste designed for adults should work.

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Will this work with PlayStation 1 games? If so, how?

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This works with pretty much any disc or cd. Use the same method and it should be fine.

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What about PS4 games? Can I do the same thing?

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No. PS4 discs are Blu-ray, different materials than regular discs. Take it to a Gamestop and they can fix it.

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Can I use toothpaste to fix deep scratches?

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No, a deep scratch cannot be fixed by using toothpaste. You should to send it to a disc shop or a store that specializes in fixing discs.

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Will these ideas work on badly scratched disks?

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Not if the scratches are too deep. This only works on relatively light scratches.

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There is toothpaste stuck in the inner rim of the disk. How do I get it out?

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Wait until it dries and use a brand new toothbrush and very delicately use the bristles to clean it out.

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Will this method work on a PS3 disc?

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No. PS3 Discs are Blu-ray, so they are made of different material than other discs.

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