Ballistol-based lube?

[Mike in FL]

Ballistol emulsifies in water, so cutting it with water will leave less Ballistol very evenly distubuted throughout the patch vs using it full strength.

Varying the water/Ballistol ratio will vary the density of the coating left behind on the patch as well…

That makes sense. I learn something new here daily.

 

[JDBraddy]

Alex, you are right to use part works, but I have a question that sprung from my ignorance. If you mix the Ballistol with water and then let the patches dry, is that not the same as NOT mixing with water?

The water acts as a carrier. Yes, once it evaporates it is pure ballistol left behind, but how much per unit of surface area? That's what the various concentrations control, is how much ballistol is evenly distributed per square inch, or centimeter, or whatever unit of surface area. For example, 1:5 would leave approximately twice as much ballistol per unit of surface area as 1:10.