FIXES WHATEVER YOU’RE FIXIN’ TO FIX.

Nothing cleans, lubricates, protects and preserves like Ballistol. In fact, it’s the most versatile multi-purpose oil on the planet. It’s wide range of applications and capabilities are legendary. From maintaining firearms to restoring wood, plastic and leather to loosening rusty bolts to stopping squeaks and preventing rust Balistol does it all – and then some.

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FIREARM CARE

Protect Your Protection Lock Stock and Barrel.

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GUN STOCK

Using Ballistol to maintain wooden gun stocks is particularly recommended in climates with frequent rain and/or high relative humidity. Wood absorbs water and swells as a consequence. This may mean your stocks become bigger, wider, and longer as they absorb more and more water. Before long, they will no longer fit your gun or can begin to crack. Using Ballistol as a wood oil on your stocks will prevent these issues and reduce the chances of the wood drying out in hot, arid climates as well. Ballistol is also safe to use on composite/polycarbonate stocks.

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BLACK POWDER SOLVENT

Due to its alkaline character, Ballistol is ideal for cleaning and maintaining black powder firearms. The residues from black powder in chambers and bores are acidic. Ballistol neutralizes and dissolves them. This eliminates the need for aggressive solvents. Since Ballistol emulsifies with water, mix one part Ballistol and two parts water to make one of the best black powder solvents available.

CORROSIVE AMMO

Due to its alkaline formulation, Ballistol excels at cleaning firearms exposed to corrosive ammunition. Corrosive ammo residue contains salt-based compounds that leave highly acidic deposits in chambers and barrel bores. Ballistol's alkaline properties actively neutralize and dissolve these corrosive residues before they can cause pitting and permanent damage. This eliminates the need for harsh chemical solvents that can harm firearm finishes.

LEATHER CARE

Save Your Hide.

Ballistol is an effective leather conditioner that keeps smooth leather supple and flexible while protecting against water, insects, and mold. It can be used on boots, gloves, holsters, saddles, furniture, and much more, forming a permanent bond with tannic acid residues to make leather virtually impermeable to moisture. This is especially valuable for handguns stored in leather holsters, as treating the interior with Ballistol neutralizes acidic residues and prevents corrosion where metal and leather meet.

WOOD CARE

Brings Wood Back To Life.

Ballistol maintains, protects, preserves, and rejuvenates unpainted wooden surfaces. Functioning as a wood care oil, it regenerates natural wood fibers and enhances the wood grain's natural beauty. It also shields wood against moisture damage and insect infestations that can compromise structural integrity. Antique furniture and weathered, parched wood surfaces regain their original lustrous finish when treated with our multi-purpose oil.

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HOME & GARDEN

Brings Wood Back To Life.

Ballistol lubricates locks, hinges, sliding doors, garden tools, and many household or outdoor items, keeping them working smoothly. It also preserves and revitalizes unpainted wood on tool handles and furniture, restoring grain and protecting against moisture and insects. In addition, Ballistol shields metal and composite tools from wear and corrosion, extending their life. Even snow buildup on shovels can be prevented with a quick spray.

METAL CARE

Metal’s Best Friend.

Human sweat is slightly acidic and can damage polished metal surfaces much like the etching process. This is why Ballistol is widely used in precision industries, laboratories, and quality control departments to protect gauges and tools. It forms a protective film, creeps into fine cracks, and even works as a penetrant for loosening frozen bolts. Beyond industrial use, Ballistol serves as a metal oil for everyday needs, such as lubricating hinges, locks, and garden tools to maintaining bikes, motorcycles, and even polishing silver and brass. Unlike most lubricants, it emulsifies with water, so when water evaporates, Ballistol remains to protect the surface, even on wet metals.

MOTOR VEHICLE CARE

Cleans, Lubricates & Protects Whatever You Drive Or Ride.

Ballistol is versatile enough for use in motor compartments, joints, links, wire pulls, and battery terminals, where it protects electrical contacts, prevents corrosion, and even neutralizes excess acid. It also works on automobiles, motorcycles, boats, jet skis, snowmobiles, and more, lubricating moving parts while preventing door locks from freezing in winter. Beyond mechanics, Ballistol brightens paint and gelcoats when added to rinse water, removes tar and insect stains, inhibits salt corrosion, winterizes motors, and neutralizes acidic residues from fuel combustion.

PLASTIC & PAINT CARE

Make Paint And Plastic Look Fantastic.

Ballistol can be safely used on most plastics, paints, and varnishes, as it does not harm materials like PVC, polyethylene, Teflon, Hostaflon, or fiberglass gel coats, though caution is needed with foamed polymers such as polyester or rubber. As a rule of thumb, chemically neutral plastics, lacquers, and varnishes resistant to oils will not be affected. Applied as a thin film, Ballistol polishes painted surfaces, restores shine, and makes them water-repellent, though using too much can cause dullness. Added to rinse water, it also helps brighten a car’s paint.

FISHING & BOATING EQUIPMENT

Don't Leave Land Without It.

Ballistol offers excellent protection for boating and fishing gear by guarding metal parts and electrical contacts against saltwater corrosion, restoring fiberglass gel coats, and preserving wood surfaces. It can be used to winterize boat motors or as an anti-knock fuel additive, while also keeping zippers smooth without staining fabric and lubricating fishing reels without harming monofilament line.

INDUSTRY & MANUFACTURING

Why Some Of The World’s Top Companies Use Ballistol.

Ballistol is widely used in the food and beverage industry, from Coca-Cola bottling plants and mineral water companies to many of Germany’s renowned breweries, as well as by precision scale maker BIZERBA. Its popularity comes from the fact that it never resinifies, preventing parts from sticking and ensuring smooth operation in sensitive equipment. Safe for people and pets, Ballistol leaves no strong taste or odor once its volatile components evaporate, an important quality for brewers working under Germany’s strict Reinheitsgebot purity law.

ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT & TECH CARE

Results Are Amazing - But Not Shocking.

Ballistol as electronic oil is ideal for the re-lubrication of moving mechanical parts of typewriters, electronic printers, cameras, printing calculators, etc., because of its resistance to resinification and its compatibility with plastic components. When using Ballistol in electronic equipment, do not spray! Apply with a fine watercolor brush or pipette. Ballistol has a conductivity of 0.005 micro-Siemens/cm, which is 1/60 the conductivity of water. It is thus nearly an insulator and safe for use in electrical insulation.

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.

LONGEVITY

Always As Good As The Day You Bought It.

Most lubricants are subject to relatively fast aging and oxidation. They harden in time – a process called “resinification.” The oil begins to thicken and becomes sticky and gluey before finally turning into a hard, resinous substance. By contrast, Ballistol contains antioxidants, which make it much less susceptible to the process of aging and resinification.

In 1985, for example, 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 revealed that it still had the same degree of purity as freshly produced Ballistol.

Furthermore, after WW2, the Klever Company (makers of Ballistol) conducted a long-term test. Several rifles and shotguns were treated with Ballistol, wrapped in wax-impregnated paper, and stored in a trunk. After 25 years, all weapons had remained completely rust-free on both the inside and outside, and no resinification of Ballistol had occurred. Ballistol truly stands the test of time. If something needs long-term preservation, Ballistol is the right choice for the job.

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
  • 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
  • Lubricates plastic and metal zippers
  • Removes traces of lead, copper, and tombac from bores and chambers of firearms
  • Seals and protects wooden stocks of firearms
  • Removes hard-baked soot from glass doors of fireplaces and woodstoves
  • Frees calcium-locked faucets