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General Lubrication
Ballistol can be used to lubricate
practically anything on and around cars, boats, motorcycles etc.. If it
squeaks, if it binds - Ballistol! 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. Ballistol can be used on all metal, and all
plastics. Zippers on convertibles (Jeep etc.) can be lubricated and
maintained with Ballistol. Door hinges, locks, antennas, switches,
threads on lugs and nuts, adjustable seats, sliding car windows etc. can
be lubricated with Ballistol.
Cleaning and Maintenance
Ballistol works well with leather and
wood. It prevents leather from becoming brittle and protects it against
humidity. Between 2 and 6 fl.oz. of Ballistol mixed with an average size
bucket full of cold water can be used as car polish. Apply the mixture
with a clean sponge, wipe dry with a soft cotton cloth and enjoy the new
shine of you cars old paint.
Treat your plastic dash board with
Ballistol. Unlike other products, Ballistol will not make your dash
board crack. Ballistol contains UV protectants which prevent intense sun
light from damaging your dash board. Wooden appliances in luxury cars or
RVs or vinyl seat covers can be maintained and cleaned with Ballistol.
Apply in pure form to wood and use 1 part Ballistol with 10 parts water
on vinyl (one quart of Ballistol with 2.5 gallons of water).
Ballistol removes tar and insect stains
and protects, cleans and shine chrome plated parts.
Wire pulls can be maintained and kept in
smooth operating condition with Ballistol. Apply to steel wire.
Ballistol will creep along the wire all by itself. Since Ballistol will
never gum up, it will not become a problem in your wire pulls later.
Gearshifts, throttle cables, brake and clutch cables on motorcycles etc.
can be kept up with Ballistol.
Cleaning Truck Parts
Ballistol is used for the cleaning of
truck parts. Ballistol will clean truck parts without completely
degreasing them, thus leaving them covered with a thin film of paraffin
which protects them against corrosion. Depending on the dirtiness of the
parts, Ballistol can be recycled 2-4 times by filtering it through a
wire filter with a mesh width of approx. 20-40 micrometers. In the event
that Ballistol thickens after a period of repeated use, a small quantity
of Iso-Butanol and/or Benzene can be added to restore its previous
viscosity.
Warning:
Ballistol Is no longer strictly non-toxic, once Benzene has been added
to it!
Water in Fuel Tank
Small amounts of water can be eliminated
from fuel tanks with the help of Ballistol. Ballistol emulsifies with
water and mixes with fuel. If you have water in your fuel tank, pour in
a few ounces of Ballistol (approximately 3-5 fluid ounces), hop on the
bumper or fill more gas Into the tank to make the Ballistol, the water
and the fuel mix evenly. Then start your car. The water will burn away
with the fuel.
Water In the Carburetor
Water in the carburetor constitutes the
same problem as water in the fuel tank. Spray Ballistol into your
carburetor. It will emulsify with the water, allow the water to mix with
the gas and burn clean away
Changing Tires in Tire Shop
Ballistol is compatible with rubber as
used in car tires. In the process of putting new tires on a rim,
Ballistol can be used to lubricate the tires and to lubricate and clean
the rims, as well as to lubricate the tools and machines used in the
process. Ballistol's high and long lasting lubricity in combination with
its multiple uses make it not only the one and only substance needed in
the tire shop, but the use of Ballistol will also speed up the process
of tire changing considerably, thus making the operation more cost
effective.
Protecting Door Locks against
Freezing
Ballistol will protect door locks against
freezing during the cold season. It can also be used to defrost door
locks that are already frozen
Octane Booster
When added to fuel, Ballistol works like
an octane booster. It eliminates knocking and hesitations. It is
especially recommended when driving a car tuned to low elevations into
the mountains. Add between 2 and 3 fluid ounces of Ballistol to each 10
gallons of fuel (or 1 quart per 100 gallons of fuel). Pour in the
Ballistol first and then add the fuel.
Top Engine Oil
Ballistol has been highly recommended and
used for decades as a top oil for combustion engines (Otto-motors) in
cars, airplanes, motorcycles and boats. Best results have been achieved
with a mixture of 1% Ballistol to the fuel (approx. 1.28 fl oz. per
gallon of fuel or 1 quart per 25 gallons of fuel or 1 gallon per 100
gallons of fuel). Ballistol improves the lubrication of the upper
cylinders and pistons, reduces the wear and tear inside the motor when
cold starting the engine. As an alkaline oil it also neutralizes the
acidic residues from fuel and motor oil combustion inside the cylinders,
when the engine cools down.
Winterization of Motors
Whenever an engine is exposed to a change
from higher to lower temperature, which, if for no other reason, occurs
when a motor cools down from its operating temperature to environmental
temperature, condensation water forms inside a motor. This condensation
water dissolves the acidic residues from fuel combustion inside the
motor, forming acids. It is these acids which destroy a motor faster
than any use. In order to neutralize them an oil must meet two
requirements: it must be alkaline and It must be emulsifiable with
water. Ballistol meets both requirements. When winterizing any motor,
remove the spark plugs, fill approximately 1-2 fluid ounces of Ballistol
into the openings and tap with a clean piece of Ballistol soaked cotton
cloth (do not use plastic fiber). Ballistol will keep your motor clean
as a whistle. When you restart the motor, the Ballistol contained in the
cylinders will bum away without residues producing white exhaust fumes
for a short period of time.
Acidic and Galvanic Corrosion
Normal corrosion is oxidation. Normal
corrosion inhibitors protect only against oxidation. Most do it by
covering up the surface to which they are applied acting like a paint or
coating. That works fine, as long as lubrication is not also needed on
the same part. Ballistol has been engineered to provide an optimal
combination of lubrication and corrosion protection. This is why
Ballistol fights corrosion in a way which is not hostile to lubrication.
Ballistol inhibits corrosion in a chemical way, not mechanically. Its
alkalinity protects not only against oxidation but also against acidic
corrosion, galvanic corrosion, and salt water corrosion which is a mix
of all of the above.
Battery fluid is a very corrosive agent.
If it spills it can damage contacts, cables and other exposed metallic
parts. Even its vapors can corrode electric connections located near a
battery. Ballistol can neutralize acid spills chemically and protect
contacts and cables.
Electrical Contacts
Ballistol is safe for use in electrical
networks. Its electrical conductivity of only 0.05 Micro-Siemens / cm.
makes it practically an insulator for most electrical applications up to
approx. 5,000 Volts. Ballistol dissolves traces of copper and brass and
their oxidation products and is therefore excellent for the maintenance
of electrical contacts, switches, relays or breakers especially in areas
where lubrication might be required, too.
Warning:
Do not apply Ballistol to electrical Installations, when the Ballistol
is emulsified with water or when the electrical installations are wet.
Motorcycles
Ballistol can be used on motorcycles just
like on cars. In addition Ballistol can serve as a chain lube and for
the maintenance and preservation of saddle bags, boots and motorcycle
clothing out of leather. It will prevent the leather from becoming hard
and brittle and it will make it practically water impermeable. Ballistol
can be applied to leather even while it is still wet. It will impede the
development of fungus and mildew in the leather. Brass accessories on
motorcycles can be cleaned and polished with Ballistol. Ballistol also
cleans and shines chrome and stainless steel and it cleans aluminum, but
will not make it shiny.
Warning:
Do not spray Ballistol on brakes and brake discs. It will reduce
friction significantly and with it the effectiveness of the brakes!
Recreational Vehicles and
Campers
An RV is a combination of a house and a
motor vehicle. Accordingly, it has all the uses for Ballistol which
exist in both areas.
Diesel Fuel
Due to new US regulations Diesel fuel now
contains less sulfur. The decrease in sulfur content has greatly
decreased the lubricity of Diesel fuel. However, Diesel motors and
Diesel pumps are engineered to use the lubricity of the Diesel fuel for
their own lubrication. Less lubricity in Diesel fuel means more wear and
tear in Diesel motors and Diesel pumps. This means higher cost for
trucking companies. If only approx. 1% of Ballistol is added to the
Diesel fuel (one quart per 25 gallons or 1 gallon per 100 gallons of
Diesel fuel), the fuel regains up to 80% of its previous lubricity
without adding more sulfur. To add a gallon of Ballistol to every 100
gallons Diesel fuel will cost fleet owners more - but much less than
short lived Diesel engines and pumps.
Mix-Ratios for Ballistol
When added to fuel: 2-3 fl.oz. / 10 gal
fuel
When adding to rinse: 2-6 fi oz / gal of water
When adding to diesel: 1 quart /25 gal. of diesel
For general cleaning: 2-3 fl.oz. / gal. of water
To shine gel coat of boat: Pure or 50% with water
On green plants & grass : 1-2 fl.oz. / gal. of water
Woody plant parts: Pure
Electrical equipment: Pure
We are certain that
you will find more amazing uses for BALLISTOL.
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