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I'd never use it (or any other such product) in an enclosed area. You need an open space and/or good ventilation. The dirty feet smell of Ballistol will linger about as long as the real thing.
Dave from Pa
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I have used it and find it a good product,BUT the smell make me want to gag.Can't stand the smell no matter how how hard I try.
Ballistol and Tetra both smell pretty bad, but they have worked beyond my expectations. Just need wipe things down with Hoppes afterwards. 
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medic15al
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Maximus truthus....
However Ballistol is safer and not headache causing to me like Hoppe's Solvent and Butch's Bore Shine in an enclosed area.
smoothshooter
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I like it a lot, but I wish the manufacturer would do something to get rid of the sweatty gym sock smell. Geeezz!
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The smell lasts a few days. It is bad.
I use it on my black powder guns. I used it yesterday and today, and if I had been using typical gun cleaners and solvents, my hands would be dried out and chapped. Instead, they feel like they have hand lotion on them.
It cleans brass and copper, and is great for leather. It is also good for minor cuts and skin irritations, but in the US it can't be labeled for that use unless submitted to the FDA for testing and approval, or something like that.
I just bought a new can of it yesterday. BTW, the stuff in the aerosol can is thinned so it will flow through the nozzle. Get the stuff in the non-pressurized can for the full strength product. It will flow through a spray bottle pump without difficulty.
I use it on my black powder guns. I used it yesterday and today, and if I had been using typical gun cleaners and solvents, my hands would be dried out and chapped. Instead, they feel like they have hand lotion on them.
It cleans brass and copper, and is great for leather. It is also good for minor cuts and skin irritations, but in the US it can't be labeled for that use unless submitted to the FDA for testing and approval, or something like that.
I just bought a new can of it yesterday. BTW, the stuff in the aerosol can is thinned so it will flow through the nozzle. Get the stuff in the non-pressurized can for the full strength product. It will flow through a spray bottle pump without difficulty.
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Ballistol labelled "Hausmittel" ("home remedy") is available on Amazon, although it's a bit pricey with shipping. Lots of good reviews. I wonder if it's also put up in a sterile bottle, which wouldn't be needed for the regular product.
That would explain the smell!
From the online description:
Neo-Ballistol Hausmittel (Home Remedy), 100 ml
Old-tried and unrivaled
Neo Ballistol for skin care, massage, manicure, pedicure and other ailments.The 100 ml bottle is perfect for small families and traveling..
Neo Ballistol with its essential oils has proven to be useful for skin care and wound care.
As a nail oil it is used for manicure and pedicure.
It contains well-tried and natural active ingredients out of pure white oil.
Because of its structure, its disinfectant effect and its severe controlled production in medicine quality it suites as an universal body oill.
Multiple times Neo Ballistol is described as an insider tip for problems, where other products could not help.
The most important characteristics and applications for Neo Ballistol to overview:
- Regenerative
- Vitalizing
- Disinfectant
- Wound caring
- Blood circulation stimulator
- Stops itching
Contains many powerful essential oils for example mint oil and aniseed
Without preservatives.
Recommend of dermatologists.
Content: 100 ml
Ingredients:
Paraffinum Liquidum, Oryza Sativa, Oleic Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Isoamylalcohol, Alcohol, Aqua, Mentha Piperita, Anisum, Ammonia, Sodium Saccharin.
ACORN
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I use it to clean my guns, which I do while eating a Limburger cheese and onion sandwich. I never noticed a smell.
You clearly live alone in a remote area. As an unusual alternative to Limburger & onion, you might consider Stinking Bishop cheese and durian. As a side benefit, smeared on the lintels of your doors it will not only make the angel of death pass by, but burglars as well.
Getting up your nose since 1904Ballistol - German engineering !
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Looking at the list of Ballistol products and the various areas where they say it can be used reminded me of an old (c 1960) song by the English comedy duo Flanders & Swann about a new miracle product called The Wompom
[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivf4w3r-_3c[/ame]
The lyrics, which go by pretty quickly, can be found here.
[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivf4w3r-_3c[/ame]
The lyrics, which go by pretty quickly, can be found here.
A blast from your UK past, Rustyt1953?
Between that and the Saint Crispin's Day thread I'm having a proper weep.
Tis a lovely accent, say wot?
You probably could use a good dose of Beyond the Fringe as well, and maybe even The Goon Show
(Beyond the Fringe's "So That's the Way you Like It" should counter the St. Crispin's Day speech.)
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