The Oil That Belongs in Every Glovebox.

Your car has dozens of surfaces that need attention: painted metal, rubber seals, leather seats, vinyl dashboards, and battery terminals that corrode when you're not looking. Most people stock a different lubricant for each one. Ballistol replaces the pile. One general purpose oil and lubricant handles cleaning, protection, and maintenance across every surface on your vehicle. While the lubricant industry pushes specialized quality products for every task, Ballistol has spent over a century proving one high quality formula can do the work of ten.

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Fewer Bottles, Better Results

Your vehicle faces road salt, UV damage, acidic residues from fuel combustion, and moisture finding its way into every seam. The typical response is a garage shelf of single-purpose products. Ballistol takes a different approach. One general purpose liquid lubricant that cleans, protects, and maintains every surface it touches. Its formula fights corrosion and reduces friction at the same time, cutting through grime and shielding against moisture in a single application. One high quality mineral oil base, optimal performance from bumper to bumper.

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Every Surface, Every Season

Most oil-based lubricants are built for one job. Engine oil stays in the engine. Hydraulic oil feeds the hydraulic systems. High-performance gear oils live in the gearbox. Ballistol works wherever you point it. Corroded battery terminals, stiff door hinges, fading leather seats, dried-out rubber seals, cloudy plastic headlight housings. One application cleans, lubricates, and protects across every material on your vehicle. It even extracts water from fuel tanks before winter storage to support fuel efficiency when temperatures drop. The same formula trusted for industrial machinery and industrial gearboxes is just as effective on a motorcycle chain or a trailer hitch. No switching products, no second-guessing which bottle matches which surface.

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Safe for Your Vehicle, Safe for You

Ballistol is biodegradable, non-toxic, and skin-safe. Unlike many industrial lubricants and oil-based lubes loaded with harsh chemical additives, Ballistol lets you work in a garage or workshop without worrying about fumes or skin irritation. Its base oil is a refined mineral oil blended with medical-grade components, not a synthetic blend packed with aggressive solvents. Wipe it on bare-handed if you want. Some oil lubricant products sacrifice safety for extreme pressure performance. Ballistol proves you don't have to choose.

Always As Good As The Day You Bought It.

Most lubricants harden over time through a process called "resinification," thickening into a sticky substance before turning completely rigid. Ballistol contains antioxidants and rust inhibitors that keep the formula stable, maintaining its viscosity index long after other high performance lubricants have turned to sludge. 

In 1985, a bottle of Ballistol was found in an attic where it had been left for over 60 years. The oil had not hardened, and a chemical analysis confirmed it still had the same purity as freshly produced Ballistol. If it lasts decades in a can, imagine what it'll do for your vehicle sitting in the driveway.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Ballistol be used on all the different surfaces of a motor vehicle?

Absolutely. Ballistol works on metal, rubber, leather, hard plastics, vinyl, and wood, which covers just about everything on or inside your vehicle. Use it on door hinges, hood latches, chrome bumpers, leather upholstery, rubber seals, dashboard trim, and all the equipment in between. Unlike narrowly formulated oil-based lubricants or single-purpose grease, Ballistol's mineral oil base lets it perform across materials that would normally require separate products. For soft or foamed polymers, do a quick spot test in a hidden area first. And a quick note: do not use Ballistol on suede.

Will Ballistol damage paint or clear coat?

Not at all. Ballistol is safe on painted and clear-coated surfaces. It actually excels at removing tar spots and insect stains from exterior paint without stripping the finish. Apply it with a soft cloth, let it work for a moment, and wipe clean. Your paint stays protected, and the bugs lose. No harsh solvents, no extreme pressure chemicals, just a clean surface every time.

Does Ballistol help prevent rust on undercarriage and exposed metal parts?

You bet. Ballistol creates a protective barrier on metal surfaces that fights moisture, salt, and corrosion. Its built-in corrosion inhibitors and rust inhibitors make it a strong choice for undercarriage bolts, trailer hitches, and any exposed hardware that takes a beating from road salt or coastal humidity. The same formula trusted for industrial machinery and heavy duty equipment keeps bare metal on your personal vehicle from oxidizing, extending the life of components that are expensive to replace.

Can I use Ballistol on battery terminals?

Yes, and it's one of the smarter uses for it. Ballistol keeps battery terminals free of corrosion and neutralizes spilled battery acid on contact. A light coating after cleaning the terminals provides ongoing protection against the buildup that causes starting problems and poor engine performance. It's a small step that saves real headaches down the road.

Is Ballistol safe to use in an enclosed garage?

Yes. Ballistol is biodegradable, non-toxic, and skin-safe. Unlike many industrial lubricants that carry strong chemical fumes, you can use Ballistol in a closed garage or workshop without worrying about exposure. Once the volatile carrier evaporates, what remains is a practically odorless protectant. Work comfortably, breathe easy.

OTHER UNIQUE FEATURES & USES

The most astounding feature of Ballistol is perhaps its universality. There are other protectants/lubricants in the market, but none have the same wide range of applications, in combination with other unique capabilities, as compared to Ballistol.

Ballistol can be used to clean, to preserve, to protect, to prevent corrosion, and maintain not only objects made out of metal but also wood, hard plastics, and even smooth leather. WARNING: Do not use on suede.

While most other brands are pH-neutral, i.e. have a pH around 7, Ballistol has a pH between 8 and 8.5. This is why Ballistol is capable of neutralizing mild acids and human hand sweat, which is of a slightly acidic nature.

Ballistol does not resinify. Most other lubricants are subject to relatively fast aging and oxidation. They harden in time – a process which is called “resinification.” The oil begins to thicken, becomes sticky, gluey, and finally turns into a hard resinous substance. By contrast, Ballistol contains a combination of anti-oxidants and medical oils, which together make it much less susceptible to the process of aging than other lubricants.

SOME OF BALLISTOL’S 1,001 USES:

  • Lubricates hinges, door locks, padlocks, scissors, pocket knives, bicycle chains, and more
  • Cleans silver and brass
  • Lubricates moving mechanical parts of typewriters, video cameras, printing calculators, etc.
  • Rejuvenates wood surfaces, especially antique furniture
  • Cleans and impregnates leather boots, saddles, jackets, motorcycle clothing, saddle bags, hoisters, slings, and belts
  • Keeps battery terminals free of corrosion and neutralizes spilled acid
  • Removes tar and insect stains from motor vehicles
  • Inhibits corrosion from salt and salt water
  • Winterizes motors, neutralizes acidic residues from fuel combustion in engines
  • Helps extract water from fuel tanks
  • Shines gel coat on fiberglass boats
  • Protects electrical contacts on boats and trailers
  • Removes traces of lead, copper, and tombac from bores and chambers of firearms
  • Neutralizes acidic residues in black powder guns
  • Removes ball-point pen ink from smooth surfaces
  • Frees calcium-locked faucets