{"product_id":"ballistol-universal-oil","title":"Ballistol Universal Oil","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"img-container\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/7525\/3942\/files\/Product_information_Universal_Oil_gun_care.pdf?v=1652717112\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/7525\/3942\/files\/1.png?v=1652719601\" style=\"width: 100%;\" alt=\"Ballistol Universal Oil in use, example 1\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"img-container\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/7525\/3942\/files\/Ballistol_Universal_msds.pdf?v=1652720689\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/7525\/3942\/files\/3.png?v=1652720670\" style=\"width: 100%;\" alt=\"Ballistol Universal Oil in use, example 2\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/7525\/3942\/files\/Ballistol-Universal-Oil_600x600.png?v=1652721278\" style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"Ballistol Universal Oil\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center; line-height: 5px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBALLISTOL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUNIVERSAL OIL\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe universal oil – well tested and unequalled! For maintaining metal, wood, leather, rubber and synthetic material. Ideally suited for handicraft, industry, agriculture, household, gardening, vehicles, fishing, hunting and shooting sports.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMetal \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBALLISTOL is widely used in the precision gauge and tool industry and in the production of scales and other precision instruments. BALLISTOL provides a protective alkaline film on the surface of metals, neutralizes hand sweat and other acid corrosive residues so that the surface is protected from corrosion. Due to its low surface tension, it is capable of creeping into the tiniest cracks and fissures of metal surfaces. It cleans and makes silver and brass shiny. Brilliant for the upkeep of tools and instruments in the field of precision mechanics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeather \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBALLISTOL effectively protects leather against getting hard and dry, and against water. Residues of tannic acid in leather will be neutralized. Dry leather softens and gets elastic again with a dull shine. Bright leather can get darker. The smell of BALLISTOL will evaporate quickly. There will be no greasy film on the leather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWood \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBALLISTOL protects, preserves and rejuvenates all natural wooden surfaces. It enhances the wood graining and protects against humidity. It’s ideal for antique furniture!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlastics \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBALLISTOL maintains and protects oil-resistant synthetic material, preserves its elasticity and protects from drying out and getting obdurate. It protects rubber car door seals in winter and renews the shine of synthetic surfaces without leaving a greasy film.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnimals and people\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor animal coats, paws and hooves, use \u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/animal-care-oil\"\u003eBallistol Animal Care Oil\u003c\/a\u003e, which is made for the job. For skin care, use \u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/neo-ballistol-skin-care-oil\"\u003eNeo Ballistol\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeapons \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBALLISTOL protects from corrosion, lubricates, cleans and acts against residues of powder, lead, copper and tombac. It creeps into finest fissures and dissolves old soiling’s and resins of unsuitable oils. It neutralizes combustion residues. It also cleans, maintains and preserves the wooden stock and leather gun slings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eOur Use Images \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/7525\/3942\/files\/Ballistol-images49_480x480.jpg?v=1627393914\" alt=\"Ballistol Universal Oil in use, example 4\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/7525\/3942\/files\/Ballistol-images32_480x480.jpg?v=1627394301\" alt=\"Ballistol Universal Oil in use, example 5\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/7525\/3942\/files\/Ballistol-images51_480x480.jpg?v=1627394112\" alt=\"Ballistol Universal Oil in use, example 6\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/7525\/3942\/files\/Ballistol-images50_480x480.jpg?v=1627394040\" alt=\"Ballistol Universal Oil in use, example 7\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/7525\/3942\/files\/Ballistol-images38_480x480.jpg?v=1627393891\" alt=\"Ballistol Universal Oil in use, example 8\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/7525\/3942\/files\/Ballistol-cleaningfelt_480x480.jpg?v=1627816096\" alt=\"Ballistol cleaning felt with Universal Oil\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/7525\/3942\/files\/Ballistol-images21_480x480.jpg?v=1627393471\" alt=\"Ballistol Universal Oil in use, example 10\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/7525\/3942\/files\/BallistolUniversalOil_480x480.jpg?v=1627392910\" alt=\"Ballistol Universal Oil can\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/7525\/3942\/files\/Ballistol-images6_480x480.jpg?v=1627393395\" alt=\"Ballistol Universal Oil in use, example 12\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/7525\/3942\/files\/Ballistol-bike-universal_480x480.jpg?v=1627816282\" alt=\"Ballistol Universal Oil on a bike\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/7525\/3942\/files\/Ballistol-images5_480x480.jpg?v=1627393420\" alt=\"Ballistol Universal Oil in use, example 14\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/7525\/3942\/files\/Ballistol-images34_480x480.jpg?v=1627393618\" alt=\"Ballistol Universal Oil in use, example 15\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/7525\/3942\/files\/Ballistol-images12_480x480.jpg?v=1627393371\" alt=\"Ballistol Universal Oil in use, example 16\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg height=\"\" width=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/7525\/3942\/files\/ballistol-trust0pilot.png?v=1627394942\" alt=\"Ballistol UK reviews on Trustpilot\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \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 the German army, 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=\"\/fr\/products\/robla-solo-mil\"\u003eRobla Solo MIL\u003c\/a\u003e, and for high round counts add \u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/guncer-ceramic-oil\"\u003eGunCer\u003c\/a\u003e on the rails. More on that in \u003ca href=\"\/fr\/pages\/clp-vs-gun-oil\"\u003eCLP vs gun oil\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMetal protection beyond guns\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a metal oil it protects tools, fishing reels, garden kit and car parts from damp. It creeps into fine gaps, leaves a thin protective film and does not go sticky, so it suits anything that gets oiled and then put away. See \u003ca href=\"\/fr\/pages\/rust-protection\"\u003erust protection for metal\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuestions people ask\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Ballistol a good gun cleaning oil?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. It cleans, lubricates and protects in one product and has been used on firearms since 1904.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere can I buy Ballistol in the UK?\u003c\/strong\u003e Directly from Ballistol UK at ballistol.co.uk, or from the stockists on our distributor page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp data-guide-link=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGuides:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/fr\/blogs\/guides\/how-to-clean-car-battery-terminals\"\u003eHow to Clean Car Battery Terminals\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/fr\/blogs\/guides\/how-to-open-frozen-car-door\"\u003eHow to Open a Frozen Car Door\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/fr\/blogs\/guides\/how-to-clean-antique-furniture\"\u003eHow to Clean Antique Furniture\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/fr\/blogs\/guides\/how-to-soften-leather\"\u003eHow to Soften Leather\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/fr\/blogs\/guides\/how-to-stop-rust-on-metal\"\u003eHow to Stop Rust on Metal\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/fr\/pages\/ballistol-uses\"\u003e50 everyday uses for Ballistol Universal Oil\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ballistol UK","offers":[{"title":"400ml Spray Can","offer_id":60273278910848,"sku":"21812","price":15.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"350ml VarioFlex","offer_id":60273278943616,"sku":"21728","price":15.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"500ml Bottle","offer_id":60273278976384,"sku":"21140","price":16.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"200ml Spray Can","offer_id":60273279009152,"sku":"21710","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"50ml Bottle","offer_id":60273279041920,"sku":"21017","price":4.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"15ml Oil Pen","offer_id":60273279074688,"sku":"21362","price":6.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Oil wipes x 10","offer_id":60273279107456,"sku":"21950","price":5.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"5L","offer_id":60273279140224,"sku":"BUK-UNI-5L","price":153.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"75ml Spray Can","offer_id":60273279172992,"sku":"BUK-UNI-75ML","price":4.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 ltr","offer_id":60273279205760,"sku":"BUK-UNI-10L","price":185.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1014\/1777\/9584\/files\/BALLISTOL-UNIVERSAL-OIL-400ML_70110269-d085-4300-9876-cdf6063cb168.png?v=1793375374","url":"https:\/\/purplerock.store\/fr\/products\/ballistol-universal-oil","provider":"Purple Rock","version":"1.0","type":"link"}