Bicks 4 vs. Lexol vs. Care 4

[bruce johnson]

I guess this might be aimed to the suppliers. With the recent interest in mixing dye with Bicks 4, I have a question. I have never used the Bicks, but have used Lexol a fair amount, mostly because I can buy a decent sized container reasonably and locally. Is there a big difference or any difference?

[esantoro]

I guess this might be aimed to the suppliers. With the recent interest in mixing dye with Bicks 4, I have a question. I have never used the Bicks, but have used Lexol a fair amount, mostly because I can buy a decent sized container reasonably and locally. Is there a big difference or any difference?

The creamier consistency of Bick 4 seems to make it uniquely well suited for mixing with dye.

Ed

[bruce johnson]

So Bicks 4 is thicker than Lexol conditioner?

[pete]

Kevin Hopkins- you might want to chime in here! I have touted Bicks here on the forum for so long that I'm sure some think that I work for them, work for you or get a nice commission!!!!

pete

[esantoro]

So Bicks 4 is thicker than Lexol conditioner?

yes, it's thicker.

[bruce johnson]

Kevin Hopkins- you might want to chime in here! I have touted Bicks here on the forum for so long that I'm sure some think that I work for them, work for you or get a nice commission!!!!

pete

Pete,

Actually I called Springfield this morning, but Kevin was at lunch and I talked to Rusty (?). He gave me the lowdown on the Bicks but didn't have much experience with Lexol other than it apparently is not a big mover for them. I am not necessarily looking at it just for mixing dye with, but am curious about why some prefer it over Lexol and what the differences are. Thanks Ed for letting me know it is thicker.

Locally I have only seen it at western stores in small bottles. I can buy Lexol in quarts at most any place I shop and not have the shipping charge. I wouldn't mind paying it if I knew that it was an improvement.

[esantoro]

Pete,

Actually I called Springfield this morning, but Kevin was at lunch and I talked to Rusty (?). He gave me the lowdown on the Bicks but didn't have much experience with Lexol other than it apparently is not a big mover for them. I am not necessarily looking at it just for mixing dye with, but am curious about why some prefer it over Lexol and what the differences are. Thanks Ed for letting me know it is thicker.

Locally I have only seen it at western stores in small bottles. I can buy Lexol in quarts at most any place I shop and not have the shipping charge. I wouldn't mind paying it if I knew that it was an improvement.

Weaver has the best price on Bick 4 I've seen, but you have the shipping.

I like Bick 4 for conditioning leather that already has a very nice finish, such as bridle leather. Bick 4 doesn't strike me as a very deep conditioner, but it does a nice job of quick polishing up.

ed