Ballistol Does it all
BALLISTOL can be used to lubricate
practically anything on and around cars, boats, motorcycles etc..
If it squeaks, if it binds - BALLISTOL it. Since
BALLISTOL is not toxic and does not contain any
carcinogenic substances, it is safe for use inside a car or boat,
in areas where people might touch it. Since it becomes practically
odorless approximately 20 minutes after application, its smell
will not be a nuisance to people traveling in a vehicle. You can
lubricate practically any material with BALLISTOL. This
amazing product can be used on all metals and all plastics.
Zippers on convertibles ( Jeep etc.), door hinges, locks,
antennas, switches, threads on lugs and nuts, adjustable seats,
sliding car windows etc. can be lubricated with BALLISTOL.
BALLISTOL is a far better
lubricant than most, if not all, other so-called gun oils. One of
the worst sins of most common "gun oils" is that they
gum up and harden relatively fast. They become sticky and gluey
and can dangerously interfere with the proper mechanical function
of a firearm. BALLISTOL
WILL POSITIVELY NEVER GUM UP OR HARDEN.
For hand loaders:
BALLISTOL is an
excellent case sizing lubricant. Cases won't get stuck in the
reloading dies and when you wipe them off, they will be cleaned of
dirt and oxide.
Most lubricants do not mix with water. They
separate from water and thus lose their capability to lubricate in
the presence of water. Not so with BALLISTOL.
BALLISTOL emulsifies
with water and is, therefore, capable of lubricating in the
presence of water, like a boring or cutting oil. BALLISTOL
can also be applied to things that are already wet, even soaked,
including plastics, wood and leather.
In
Firearms,
BALLISTOL
dissolves traces of lead, copper, zinc, brass and tombac, which
are used to make projectiles and jackets for them. Residues of
these metals will remain in the bore of any firearms as a result
of shooting jacketed or unjacketed lead projectiles. The use of
BALLISTOL
makes scraping or brushing the bore unnecessary. Just pour or
spray enough into the barrel and chamber, turn the firearm around
several times to allow the liquid to reach all parts and let it
"go to work". Later, the residues will then completely
be cleaned out.
Due to its
alkaline character BALLISTOL
is ideal for cleaning and maintaining black powder firearms.
BALLISTOL eliminates
the need for brutal mechanical scrubbing and aggressive solvents.
Of course, you should also use BALLISTOL
to treat your holsters, belts and carrying slings
On
Leather,
Leather that is
frequently exposed to rain or high humidity will become hard and
brittle, if not treated adequately. BALLISTOL
will keep all smooth leathers soft. BALLISTOL
effectively protects leather against the impact of water, insects
and fungi. Its use is recommended for carrying slings, belts,
scabbards, holsters, boots, saddles, bridles, baseball gloves,
saddle bags and motorcycle clothes. (Do
Not use on suede)
If
properly processed, leather will contain acidic residues from
tannic acid. BALLISTOL
will form a permanent chemical compound with these residues within
the leather which will make the leather virtually impermeable to
water.
Holsters, in particular police handgun holsters,
holding non-stainless steel, or not chrome or nickel plated hand
guns can cause corrosion in the areas where the holster and the
handgun have direct contact. By treating the inside of the holster
with BALLISTOL
, the acidic residues from tannic acid will be completely
neutralized and this source of corrosion will be eliminated.
How
does the neutralization happen?
Well, there is an iron-clad
rule in chemistry: whenever an acid and an alkaline substance
interact they form a salt + water. When the alkaline BALLISTOL
is applied to leather, which has been processed with tannic acid,
BALLISTOL
and the tannic acid residues in the leather interact forming a
salt from tannic acid, called tannate, and water. While the water
evaporates, the tannate remains in the leather making it water
impermeable and protecting it.
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