Ballistol Scherell’s Schaftol Premium Gold is a golden-tinted care and protection oil for natural wooden gun stocks. It penetrates open-pored wood, helps protect it against moisture and weathering, and enhances the natural grain. Premium Gold can be used on its own or mixed with other Schaftol shades to create a customised colour. Suitable for use Natural wooden rifle and pistol stocks Walnut and other fine wooden stocks Giving wood a warm golden tint Enhancing natural grain and colour variation Untreated and oil-finished open-pored wood Regular care of wooden gun stocks Protecting wood against moisture and weathering Fine wooden furniture Antiques and other natural wooden objects Mixing with other Schaftol shades Why choose Ballistol Schaftol Premium Gold stock oil? Golden shade for finishing natural wood Formulated specifically for gun-stock care Can be used alone or mixed with other Schaftol colours Allows the finished shade to be adjusted Penetrates open-pored natural wood Helps protect against moisture and weathering Reduces the risk of staining and mottling Enhances the wood’s natural grain and colour variation Made from high-quality, pure natural raw materials Only a small quantity is required Also suitable for fine furniture, antiques and other wooden objects Integrated foam applicator Not classified as hazardous under the CLP Regulation according to the manufacturer’s safety data sheet Technical specifications Model: Premium Gold Product type: Tinted wood-protection and gun-stock oil Shade: Premium Gold Volume: 50 ml Container: Bottle with integrated foam applicator Suitable surface: Natural, absorbent and open-pored wood Primary application: Care and protection of wooden gun stocks Additional applications: Natural wooden furniture, antiques and other wooden objects Mixing: Can be mixed with other Schaftol shades Physical state: Liquid Colour: Varies according to the selected shade Odour: Pleasant Density: Approximately 0.93 g/cm³ at 20 °C Kinematic viscosity: Approximately 51.2 mm²/s at 20 °C Vapour pressure: Less than 1 hPa at 30 °C Boiling point: Above 350 °C Flash point: Above 300 °C CLP classification: Not classified as a hazardous mixture Transport classification: Not regulated as dangerous goods under ADR/RID, IMDG or ICAO/IATA Biodegradability: Readily biodegradable according to OECD criteria, as stated in the safety data sheet Storage period stated in the manufacturer’s safety data sheet: 3 years Storage: Cool, tightly closed and in the original container Protect from: Extreme heat and cold Supplied with 50 ml bottle of Ballistol Scherell’s Schaftol Premium Gold stock oil Integrated foam applicator Frequently asked questions What colour does Schaftol Premium Gold give the wood? Premium Gold gives natural wood a warmer golden tint, but the final result depends on the wood species, original colour, absorbency and number of coats. Always test the oil on a small concealed area before treating the entire stock. Can Premium Gold be mixed with other Schaftol shades? Yes. The manufacturer specifically recommends Premium Gold for mixing with the other Schaftol colours. It can be used, for example, to make a brown or red-brown shade appear warmer. Mix a small trial quantity first and record the proportions if the same colour will be needed later. Is Schaftol suitable for varnished or painted stocks? The oil needs to penetrate the wood. It may not absorb or dry evenly over intact varnish, paint or another sealed coating. It is also not intended for synthetic stocks or non-absorbent laminate surfaces. How should Schaftol Premium Gold be applied? Remove dirt, wax and grease, and make sure the wood is dry. Test the oil on a concealed area, then use the foam applicator to apply a thin, even coat in the direction of the grain. Allow it to penetrate, wipe away any unabsorbed residue with a soft lint-free cloth and let the surface dry. Repeat with additional thin coats if required. Is Premium Gold suitable for dark wood? Yes, although the golden tint may be subtle on very dark wood. Premium Gold is particularly useful when enhancing warm natural tones or when mixed with a darker Schaftol colour. Does the oil repair cracks or deep scratches? No. Schaftol cares for, colours and protects the wood, but it does not bond cracks or fill deep damage. Structural defects must be repaired separately before the oil is applied. Is Schaftol Premium Gold classified as hazardous? The manufacturer’s 2023 safety data sheet states that the mixture is not classified as hazardous under the CLP Regulation. Normal precautions still apply: avoid eye contact and ingestion, wash hands after use, and prevent the oil from entering drains or surface water. Store it tightly closed in its original container, away from food and—following the safety data sheet—away from ignition sources. When is Ballistol Schaftol Premium Gold the right choice? Premium Gold is well suited to users who want to retain the warm appearance of natural wood, enhance its grain or add a golden tint to light- and medium-coloured stocks. It can be used on new absorbent wood or to refresh an existing oil finish. Its mixability is also useful when a standard Schaftol shade does not provide the exact colour required. Adding Premium Gold can give Dark Brown or Red Brown a warmer appearance. Choose the Light version when changing the wood’s original colour as little as possible is the main priority. Expert recommendation The finished colour is strongly influenced by surface preparation and absorbency. Sanded, worn and end-grain areas can absorb more oil and may become more intensely coloured than the surrounding surface. Apply several very thin coats and remove all residue that the wood does not absorb. This gives better control over the final tone. Before working on a gun stock, confirm that the firearm is completely unloaded and keep ammunition away from the work area. When practical, remove the wooden component according to the firearm manufacturer’s instructions. Keep the oil away from optics, the internal metal mechanism, synthetic components and intact sealed varnish. Allow the treated surface to dry completely in a clean, dust-free place before reassembling the firearm. Golden colour and protection for natural wooden stocks Ballistol Scherell’s Schaftol Premium Gold cares for open-pored wood, enhances its natural character and helps protect it against moisture and weathering. Its mixable golden shade and convenient 50 ml applicator bottle make it suitable for both regular stock care and fine adjustment of the finished colour.
Ballistol Scherell’s Schaftol Premium Gold is a golden-tinted care and protection oil for natural wooden gun stocks. It penetrates open-pored wood, helps protect it against moisture and weathering, and enhances the natural grain. Premium Gold can be used on its own or mixed with other Schaftol shades to create a customised colour. Suitable for use Natural wooden rifle and pistol stocks Walnut and other fine wooden stocks Giving wood a warm golden tint Enhancing natural grain and colour variation Untreated and oil-finished open-pored wood Regular care of wooden gun stocks Protecting wood against moisture and weathering Fine wooden furniture Antiques and other natural wooden objects Mixing with other Schaftol shades Why choose Ballistol Schaftol Premium Gold stock oil? Golden shade for finishing natural wood Formulated specifically for gun-stock care Can be used alone or mixed with other Schaftol colours Allows the finished shade to be adjusted Penetrates open-pored natural wood Helps protect against moisture and weathering Reduces the risk of staining and mottling Enhances the wood’s natural grain and colour variation Made from high-quality, pure natural raw materials Only a small quantity is required Also suitable for fine furniture, antiques and other wooden objects Integrated foam applicator Not classified as hazardous under the CLP Regulation according to the manufacturer’s safety data sheet Technical specifications Model: Premium Gold Product type: Tinted wood-protection and gun-stock oil Shade: Premium Gold Volume: 50 ml Container: Bottle with integrated foam applicator Suitable surface: Natural, absorbent and open-pored wood Primary application: Care and protection of wooden gun stocks Additional applications: Natural wooden furniture, antiques and other wooden objects Mixing: Can be mixed with other Schaftol shades Physical state: Liquid Colour: Varies according to the selected shade Odour: Pleasant Density: Approximately 0.93 g/cm³ at 20 °C Kinematic viscosity: Approximately 51.2 mm²/s at 20 °C Vapour pressure: Less than 1 hPa at 30 °C Boiling point: Above 350 °C Flash point: Above 300 °C CLP classification: Not classified as a hazardous mixture Transport classification: Not regulated as dangerous goods under ADR/RID, IMDG or ICAO/IATA Biodegradability: Readily biodegradable according to OECD criteria, as stated in the safety data sheet Storage period stated in the manufacturer’s safety data sheet: 3 years Storage: Cool, tightly closed and in the original container Protect from: Extreme heat and cold Supplied with 50 ml bottle of Ballistol Scherell’s Schaftol Premium Gold stock oil Integrated foam applicator Frequently asked questions What colour does Schaftol Premium Gold give the wood? Premium Gold gives natural wood a warmer golden tint, but the final result depends on the wood species, original colour, absorbency and number of coats. Always test the oil on a small concealed area before treating the entire stock. Can Premium Gold be mixed with other Schaftol shades? Yes. The manufacturer specifically recommends Premium Gold for mixing with the other Schaftol colours. It can be used, for example, to make a brown or red-brown shade appear warmer. Mix a small trial quantity first and record the proportions if the same colour will be needed later. Is Schaftol suitable for varnished or painted stocks? The oil needs to penetrate the wood. It may not absorb or dry evenly over intact varnish, paint or another sealed coating. It is also not intended for synthetic stocks or non-absorbent laminate surfaces. How should Schaftol Premium Gold be applied? Remove dirt, wax and grease, and make sure the wood is dry. Test the oil on a concealed area, then use the foam applicator to apply a thin, even coat in the direction of the grain. Allow it to penetrate, wipe away any unabsorbed residue with a soft lint-free cloth and let the surface dry. Repeat with additional thin coats if required. Is Premium Gold suitable for dark wood? Yes, although the golden tint may be subtle on very dark wood. Premium Gold is particularly useful when enhancing warm natural tones or when mixed with a darker Schaftol colour. Does the oil repair cracks or deep scratches? No. Schaftol cares for, colours and protects the wood, but it does not bond cracks or fill deep damage. Structural defects must be repaired separately before the oil is applied. Is Schaftol Premium Gold classified as hazardous? The manufacturer’s 2023 safety data sheet states that the mixture is not classified as hazardous under the CLP Regulation. Normal precautions still apply: avoid eye contact and ingestion, wash hands after use, and prevent the oil from entering drains or surface water. Store it tightly closed in its original container, away from food and—following the safety data sheet—away from ignition sources. When is Ballistol Schaftol Premium Gold the right choice? Premium Gold is well suited to users who want to retain the warm appearance of natural wood, enhance its grain or add a golden tint to light- and medium-coloured stocks. It can be used on new absorbent wood or to refresh an existing oil finish. Its mixability is also useful when a standard Schaftol shade does not provide the exact colour required. Adding Premium Gold can give Dark Brown or Red Brown a warmer appearance. Choose the Light version when changing the wood’s original colour as little as possible is the main priority. Expert recommendation The finished colour is strongly influenced by surface preparation and absorbency. Sanded, worn and end-grain areas can absorb more oil and may become more intensely coloured than the surrounding surface. Apply several very thin coats and remove all residue that the wood does not absorb. This gives better control over the final tone. Before working on a gun stock, confirm that the firearm is completely unloaded and keep ammunition away from the work area. When practical, remove the wooden component according to the firearm manufacturer’s instructions. Keep the oil away from optics, the internal metal mechanism, synthetic components and intact sealed varnish. Allow the treated surface to dry completely in a clean, dust-free place before reassembling the firearm. Golden colour and protection for natural wooden stocks Ballistol Scherell’s Schaftol Premium Gold cares for open-pored wood, enhances its natural character and helps protect it against moisture and weathering. Its mixable golden shade and convenient 50 ml applicator bottle make it suitable for both regular stock care and fine adjustment of the finished colour.
