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  1. 01-13-2016, 05:01 AM #1
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    I really hate those glue/wax dots on DE blades and I've been using lighter fluid to wipe the blades clean. I hope I'm not damaging the blades in any way, what do you think?

    I thought only Astra blades have glue dots on them, but Feathers do as well.

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    Not sure what it is on the Astra but. Use only feathers in my DE haven't noticed a problem, I've been shaving with a DE for over 40 years and never had any blades with glue dots, but their not on the edge, what is it your accomplishing by wiping them?, as too will it hurt I doubt it. Tc
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    Quote Originally Posted by tcrideshd View Post
    Not sure what it is on the Astra but. Use only feathers in my DE haven't noticed a problem, I've been shaving with a DE for over 40 years and never had any blades with glue dots, but their not on the edge, what is it your accomplishing by wiping them?, as too will it hurt I doubt it. Tc
    Let me see if i can find a picture of a Feather blade...I'll take some HQ pics with my iPhone tomorrow. This is the best I found so far. Notice the glue dots...well wax I guess from the wax paper.

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    If its not on the edge,,, what difference does it make ?

    Try taking a Q-Tip & rolling it over the glue dot a couple of times, it should pick up the dot.

    I would not be putting lighter fluid on my razor.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Hirlau View Post
    If its not on the edge,,, what difference does it make ?

    Try taking a Q-Tip & rolling it over the glue dot a couple of times, it should pick up the dot.

    I would not be putting lighter fluid on my razor.
    That's exactly what I do lol. cheers!
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    If it's wax, it ought to come off in hot water...
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    Like others have said if its not on the edge who cares and weather or not remocinf it drim rhe face damages it again what diff does it make they are disposable...
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    Personally I wouldn't waste time cleaning that off, but if you must, refrain from the lighter fluid. Can't be good for your skin, especially if the residue gets into a cut.
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    Try to remember not to smoke while you shave.
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    i was wondering the same thing about the wax on the blade. mostly in the case of it being on or very near the edge, which ive found twice now. also. i was wondering why the blade say "do not wipe" on them
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