Technical Have you ever heard of a product called Ballistol?

It's a gun oil but is said to be a multi purpose oil. HRP

• Protects Guns (also dissolves traces of copper, lead, brass and black powder residues)
• Neutralizes Acids and Acidic Residues
• Emulsifies with Water for Dilution, yet Holds its Properties
• Protects Wood, Leather, Plastic and Rubber
• Use as Marine Lubricant

 

Yes, I use it on my guns.
Designed in 1905 by the Imperial German Army and used by ze Germans until 1945.
It does have a distinctive odour though.

 

https://ballistol.com/faqs/

 

Yep, it really attracts the ladies.

They'll say "WTF IS THAT SMELL!!!!!!!!"

 

Yeah, A friend gave me a aerosol can, it works great and stinks to high heaven!. HRP

 

Black Powder firearms are different than modern smokeless propellant, need to be cleaned right away. Soapy hot water works well, Ballistol is good stuff for that, also preserves leather slings and won't harm wood stocks. I think it's a coal-tar derivative or something like that.

Best "Gun Oil" or preservative/cleaning agent is about as contentious as motor oil discussions. Hoppes #9 sure smells better than Ballistol!

 

Can I use it on door window sills????
Asking for a friend.

 

I would think you can tell your friend it will. HRP

 

As most of us are getting older now, I thought you were asking about a laxative!

 

Looks like it contains several smelly sounding chemicals.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ballistol

 

Great on guns. Has a smell all its own.
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