Description
Ballistol has been the go-to "do it all" oil for over a hundred years, and this 16 oz non-aerosol liquid can is the version folks reach for when they want to stretch a single bottle a long way. The formula was originally cooked up for the German Army, who wanted one product that could clean and lube the metal parts of a rifle while also caring for wooden stocks and leather gear. That same versatility is exactly why it still lives on so many workbenches today. It cleans bore fouling, cuts through black powder and corrosive ammo residue, and leaves behind a thin protective film that fights rust and even neutralizes the acid from your fingerprints.
What the Ballistol Non-Aerosol Can Does Best
As a firearm product, Ballistol pulls triple duty as a cleaner, lubricant, and protectant. It dissolves traces of copper, lead, brass, and powder buildup, which means less scrubbing and scraping on barrels and chambers. It won't gum up or harden over time, so the action stays slick, and it does a nice job beautifying and preserving wood stocks so they don't dry out. One handy trick: it emulsifies with water, so you can mix it down for cleaning corrosive residue, and once the water evaporates the protective properties stay put.
Way More Than a Gun Oil
Call it a handyman in a can. Ballistol works on knives, fishing gear, marine equipment, tools, locks, hinges, and squeaky anything. It keeps smooth leather soft and moisturized (skip the suede), shines up silver and brass, and even doubles as a penetrating oil for stuck nuts and bolts. It's non-toxic, biodegradable, and skin-safe with no carcinogens, which is a big part of why it has such a loyal following.
Getting the Most From This 16 oz Can
Since this is the plain liquid can with no sprayer, most people apply it with a rag, patch, or cloth, or pour it into their own spray bottle. A trigger sprayer is sold separately if you want that convenience. A little goes a long way, so this size tends to last a good while.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Ballistol
- Manufacturer Part Number: 120076
- UPC: 760858120076
- Volume: 16 fl oz
- Type: Non-Aerosol Liquid Can
- Function: Cleans, Lubricates, Protects, Preserves (CLP)
- Compatible Materials: Metal, Wood, Leather, Plastic, Rubber
- Trigger Sprayer: Not Included (sold separately)
- Safety: Non-toxic, biodegradable, skin-safe, non-carcinogenic
- Shipping Weight: 1.1 lbs
What’s Included
- One 16 oz non-aerosol liquid can of Ballistol Multi-Purpose Oil
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this Ballistol 16 oz can come with a trigger sprayer?
No, this is the plain non-aerosol liquid can and the trigger sprayer is not included. Most people apply it with a rag, cloth, or cleaning patch, or pour it into their own spray bottle. If you want spray convenience, a trigger sprayer that fits this can is available separately.
Can Ballistol really clean and lubricate at the same time?
Yes, that's the whole idea behind it. Ballistol is a CLP-style formula that cleans fouling, lubricates moving parts, and leaves a protective film that fights rust, all in one product. Because it doesn't gum up or harden, you don't need a separate gun oil for the parts that need lubrication.
Is Ballistol safe to use on wood stocks and leather?
It is, and that's one of its original selling points. It preserves and rejuvenates wood stocks so they don't dry out, and it keeps smooth leather like slings and holsters soft and protected. Just keep it off suede, since that's the one leather it isn't meant for.
Why does Ballistol have such a strong smell?
That distinctive odor comes from the formula itself and is completely normal. Plenty of longtime users work with it in a garage or shop with decent ventilation and don't mind it once they're used to it. The smell fades as it settles, and it doesn't affect how well the oil performs.





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