{"product_id":"ballistol-universal-oil","title":"Ballistol Universal Oil","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBallistol Universal Oil is a multi-purpose oil that cleans, lubricates and protects metal against rust, and also cares for wood, smooth leather, rubber and oil-resistant plastics.\u003c\/strong\u003e F.W. Klever GmbH has made it in Germany since 1904, when it was developed as a gun oil for military use. It is Military Proven, as used by military around the world. One can now covers the toolbox, the shed, the car and the gun cabinet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe short version:\u003c\/strong\u003e spray or wipe on a thin coat, give it a few minutes to creep into the joint, then wipe off the excess with a dry cloth. It leaves a light film that keeps damp off metal and does not go sticky, so it suits the jobs you do once and then leave alone: locks, hinges, tools put away for winter and a gun in the cabinet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA multi-purpose oil: cleans, lubricates and protects against rust and corrosion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWorks on\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMetal, wood, smooth leather, rubber and oil-resistant plastics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003epH\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMildly alkaline (around 8 to 8.5), so it neutralises acidic hand sweat and residues that start rust\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOver time\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDoes not resinify, so it stays thin in locks, triggers and mechanisms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSizes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15ml oil pen, 50ml bottle, 75ml and 400ml sprays, 350ml VarioFlex, 500ml bottle, 5 litre, and packs of 10 oil wipes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNot for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFood contact, bike chains, brakes, tyres or suede\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat can you use a multi-purpose oil on?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA multi-purpose oil earns its place by doing four jobs at once: freeing stuck parts, lubricating without gumming up, leaving a film that keeps rust off, and being safe on the materials around the metal. Ballistol Universal Oil does all four, which is why the same can works in so many places.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTools and the workshop:\u003c\/strong\u003e light surface rust on chisels, saws and spanners, protecting tools in a damp garage, and \u003ca href=\"\/sk\/pages\/seized-bolts\"\u003efreeing seized nuts and bolts\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAround the house:\u003c\/strong\u003e squeaky hinges, stiff locks and padlocks, sticking drawer runners and sliding doors, and \u003ca href=\"\/sk\/pages\/sticker-residue-removal\"\u003esticker residue\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn the garden:\u003c\/strong\u003e secateurs, shears, mower blades and gate hinges. See \u003ca href=\"\/sk\/pages\/garden-tool-care\"\u003egarden tool care\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCars, motorbikes and caravans:\u003c\/strong\u003e rubber door seals in frost, battery terminals, locks, tow balls and fasteners exposed to road salt. See \u003ca href=\"\/sk\/pages\/car-motorbike-care\"\u003ecar and motorbike care\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWood and leather:\u003c\/strong\u003e dry tool handles, antique furniture, gun stocks, boots, belts and slings. See \u003ca href=\"\/sk\/pages\/wood-care\"\u003ewood care\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/sk\/pages\/leather-care\"\u003eleather care\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrass, silver and chrome:\u003c\/strong\u003e it cleans light tarnish and brings back the shine. See \u003ca href=\"\/sk\/pages\/clean-brass-silver-chrome\"\u003emetal care\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore of its 1001 uses, grouped by room and hobby, are in \u003ca href=\"\/sk\/pages\/ballistol-uses\"\u003ewhat Ballistol is used for\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich size of Ballistol should you buy?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe oil is the same in every size, so choose by where you will use it and how much. Bottles work out cheaper per millilitre than sprays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15ml oil pen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA drop exactly where it is needed: locks, scissors, watch straps, gun actions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50ml bottle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA kitchen drawer, glovebox or tackle box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75ml spray\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA coat pocket, range bag or bike saddlebag\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e400ml spray\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGeneral use around the home, garage and garden\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500ml bottle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRefilling and wiping on with a cloth; add the \u003ca href=\"\/sk\/products\/spray-nozzle-for-universal-500ml\"\u003espray nozzle\u003c\/a\u003e to use it as a spray\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 litre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWorkshops, farms and clubs that decant into smaller bottles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOil wipes (10)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiping down a gun, knife or tool after use, with no can to carry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow does Ballistol compare with other multi-purpose sprays?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor everyday jobs such as freeing a stuck part, displacing water or quietening a hinge, Ballistol and most other multi-purpose sprays work equally well. Ballistol is the better fit where the oil has to stay put for months, or where it touches wood, leather or a gun, because it is mildly alkaline and does not resinify.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eJob\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBetter choice\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGuns, and tools or guns going into storage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBallistol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWooden handles, stocks and furniture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBallistol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLeather boots, belts and slings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBallistol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater on a damp engine, a sticky hinge, sticker residue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEither\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBike chains\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeither: use a dedicated \u003ca href=\"\/sk\/pages\/bike-chain-lube\"\u003echain lube\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFood contact\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeither: use \u003ca href=\"\/sk\/products\/ballistol-h1-food-oil\"\u003eH1 Food Oil\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe full comparison is in our \u003ca href=\"\/sk\/pages\/ballistol-vs-wd40\"\u003emulti-purpose oil comparison\u003c\/a\u003e. For drip oils, see \u003ca href=\"\/sk\/pages\/ballistol-vs-3-in-1\"\u003eBallistol vs 3-in-One\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to use Ballistol Universal Oil\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWipe off loose dirt and grit first, so the oil reaches the metal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpray or drip on a thin coat. On a hinge or lock, two or three short bursts are plenty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWork the part a few times and leave it 2 to 5 minutes to creep in. For rusted threads, leave it at least 15 minutes, or overnight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWipe off the excess with a dry cloth, leaving a thin film behind.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn wood and leather, rub it in with a cloth, leave it to soak in, then buff. Test on a hidden spot first, as light leather can darken.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to tell it worked:\u003c\/strong\u003e the hinge stops squeaking and the lock turns without forcing, water beads off the treated metal instead of sitting in a film, and dry leather feels supple again. Re-apply after a soaking, or every few months on tools and kit kept in a damp shed or garage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-kw=\"2026-10-23\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBallistol oil for guns\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBallistol was first made in 1904 as a gun cleaning oil for military use, and it is still the oil most people mean when they say \"Ballistol\". It is a gun cleaner and oil in one: it loosens powder, lead and copper residue so it wipes out on a felt, leaves a light lubricating film on the action, and neutralises the acidic sweat that starts rust on a gun after handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne can covers the metal, the wooden stock and the leather sling, which is why Ballistol gun oil sits in so many UK gun cabinets and field bags. For heavy copper fouling add \u003ca href=\"\/sk\/products\/robla-solo-mil\"\u003eRobla Solo MIL\u003c\/a\u003e, and for high round counts add \u003ca href=\"\/sk\/products\/guncer-ceramic-oil\"\u003eGunCer\u003c\/a\u003e on the rails. More on that in \u003ca href=\"\/sk\/pages\/clp-vs-gun-oil\"\u003eCLP vs gun oil\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSafety and data sheets\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aerosol is flammable: keep it away from heat, sparks and naked flames, never spray onto a hot exhaust, and use it in a ventilated space. Keep it out of reach of children. Read the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/7525\/3942\/files\/Ballistol_Universal_msds.pdf?v=1652720689\"\u003esafety data sheet\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/7525\/3942\/files\/Product_information_Universal_Oil_gun_care.pdf?v=1652717112\"\u003eproduct information sheet\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse every sheet in our \u003ca href=\"\/sk\/pages\/technical-data\"\u003etechnical data library\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions people ask\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes a good multi-purpose oil for home and workshop use?\u003c\/strong\u003e A good multi-purpose oil frees stuck parts, lubricates without gumming up, leaves a film that keeps rust off and is safe on the materials around the metal. Ballistol Universal Oil was designed to do all four, and it also cares for wood and leather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Ballistol better than other multi-purpose sprays?\u003c\/strong\u003e It depends on the job. Ballistol suits long-term protection, guns, wood and leather because it is mildly alkaline and does not resinify, while for a quick squirt on a squeaky hinge most of them work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan Ballistol be used as a penetrating oil?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, Ballistol Universal Oil works well for loosening rusted nuts and bolts, because its low surface tension lets it creep into fine gaps in the thread. Leave it at least 15 minutes, or overnight on badly rusted parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Ballistol Universal Oil food safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e No, Ballistol Universal Oil is not a food grade oil. For chopping boards, kitchen knives and food machinery use Ballistol H1 Food Oil, which is NSF H1 registered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes Ballistol damage rubber or plastic?\u003c\/strong\u003e Ballistol Universal Oil is suitable for rubber and oil-resistant plastics and is often used on car door seals in winter. 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