Ballistol Balsin Reddish Brown is a tinted care oil for gun stocks made from walnut and other natural woods.
Ballistol Balsin Reddish Brown is a tinted care oil for gun stocks made from walnut and other natural woods. It gives unfinished or faded wood a warm reddish-brown shade, enhances the grain and restores a fine silky lustre to dry surfaces. Each coat is left to penetrate overnight, and the treatment can be repeated until the required colour depth is achieved. Suitable for use Walnut gun stocks Gun stocks made from other natural woods Tinting unfinished wood reddish brown Restoring faded or worn wood colour Initial oil treatment of a new wooden stock Refreshing an existing oil finish Restoring dry and weathered wood Enhancing the natural grain pattern Unpainted natural-wood furniture Hunters, sport shooters and firearm-care specialists Why choose Ballistol Balsin Reddish Brown? Produces a warm reddish-brown shade Suitable for colouring unfinished wood and restoring faded colour Enhances the natural wood grain Restores the appearance of dry and weathered wood Makes treated wood water-repellent Improves resistance to weather exposure Helps protect against rain and moisture Manufacturer-specified protection against decay, mould and fungal growth Helps prevent roughness and staining Produces a fine silky lustre Colour depth can be controlled through the number of coats All three Balsin shades can be mixed together Technical specifications Product type: Tinted gun-stock and wood-care oil Colour: Reddish brown Volume: 50 ml Primary compatibility: Walnut and other natural woods Suitable finish: Unfinished or oil-finished open-pore wood Intended use: Wood care, protection, restoration and tinting Effect on wood: Adds a reddish-brown shade and enhances the grain Final appearance: Fine silky or silky-matt lustre Weather protection: Makes wood water-repellent and more resistant Protection: Rain, moisture, decay, mould and fungal growth Formula: Contains silicones and synthetic components Animal oils: None Application: Brush, soft-bristle brush or oil-soaked cloth Recommended penetration time: Overnight Recoating: One additional coat per day until the required shade is achieved Final treatment: Polish with a soft, lint-free cloth Appearance: Reddish liquid Odour: Alcohol-like Relative density: Approximately 0.9 g/cm³ at 20 °C Water solubility: Soluble Flash point: Approximately –4 °C Signal word: Danger Flammability: Highly flammable liquid and vapour Supplied with 1 × Ballistol Balsin Reddish-Brown Gun Stock Oil, 50 ml Frequently asked questions How should Balsin Gun Stock Oil be applied? Clean the surface and remove dirt, dust and loose remnants of the previous finish. Apply a thin, even coat with a brush or soft oil-soaked cloth. Allow it to penetrate overnight and polish the surface with a soft cloth the following day. Apply one additional coat per day until the required colour depth is achieved. Must the stock be sanded before treatment? When colouring unfinished wood or restoring a damaged finish, the surface should be sanded evenly and cleaned of all sanding dust. Routine care of a sound existing oil finish may not require extensive sanding. Always sand carefully in the direction of the grain. How much will the reddish-brown oil change the colour? The oil produces a warm reddish-brown shade, but the final result depends on the wood species, original colour, surface preparation and number of coats. Each additional coat may deepen the colour. Test it on a small, inconspicuous area before treating the entire stock. Can it restore a faded wood colour? Yes. The manufacturer recommends the reddish-brown and dark-brown versions both for colouring untreated wood and for renewing faded colour. For an even result, the surface must be clean and the previous finish must allow the oil to penetrate. Can it be used on a varnished or painted stock? Balsin is primarily intended for unfinished or oil-finished open-pore natural wood. An intact varnish or paint layer prevents penetration, and the tint may not adhere evenly. Refinishing a varnished stock may require the previous coating to be removed. Will Balsin remove stains or scratches? It helps even out the appearance of dry wood and may make minor surface marks less noticeable, but it does not remove deep stains or fill scratches. A badly damaged surface may require sanding or professional restoration. Will Balsin repair cracks in the wood? No. It conditions dry wood and improves its resistance, but it does not repair structural cracks, broken areas or loose joints. A damaged gun stock should be inspected by a competent specialist before the firearm is used. What is the difference between reddish brown, bright and dark brown? Reddish brown gives the wood a warm brown tone with a visible red tint. Balsin Bright is intended for regular maintenance and changes the original colour the least. Dark brown is used to restore or deepen darker shades. All three versions can be mixed together. Does Balsin contain silicone? Yes. According to the manufacturer’s data sheet, Balsin contains silicones and synthetic components. If the stock may later be glued, varnished or professionally refinished, inform the person carrying out the work because silicone residue can affect the adhesion of some finishing materials. Can the same oil be used on firearm metalwork? Balsin is intended for wood. Use a dedicated gun oil to clean, lubricate and protect metal components against corrosion. Wipe away any Balsin that reaches the metal while treating the stock. What safety precautions are required? The liquid and its vapour are highly flammable. Work in a well-ventilated area and keep the product away from heat, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. Do not smoke while using it. Keep the bottle closed, store it in a cool place and keep it out of reach of children. When is Ballistol Balsin Reddish Brown the right choice? Balsin Reddish Brown is suitable when unfinished or faded natural wood needs a warm brown colour with a visible reddish tone. It works particularly well on walnut stocks where the grain should be made more prominent and the colour gradually deepened. Choose Balsin Bright when preserving the original shade is the priority. Dark brown is better when a distinctly darker result is required. The oil may not penetrate correctly into varnished, painted, synthetic or laminated stocks. Expert recommendation Always test the oil on a hidden area because the reddish-brown shade can look very different on different woods. For complete restoration, sand in the direction of the grain and remove all sanding dust. Before applying the oil, ensure that the surface is free from grease, moisture and loose remnants of the old finish. Use several thin coats instead of one heavy application. Apply the oil sparingly to checkering with a soft brush so that it does not collect in the recesses. Allow every coat to penetrate overnight, remove any excess and polish the stock with a clean, lint-free cloth after the final treatment. A warm reddish-brown finish for natural-wood stocks Ballistol Balsin Reddish Brown 50 ml conditions natural-wood gun stocks, improves their resistance to weather and produces a warm reddish-brown shade. Thin coats, overnight penetration and careful polishing help create an even finish with a fine silky lustre.
Ballistol Balsin Reddish Brown is a tinted care oil for gun stocks made from walnut and other natural woods. It gives unfinished or faded wood a warm reddish-brown shade, enhances the grain and restores a fine silky lustre to dry surfaces. Each coat is left to penetrate overnight, and the treatment can be repeated until the required colour depth is achieved. Suitable for use Walnut gun stocks Gun stocks made from other natural woods Tinting unfinished wood reddish brown Restoring faded or worn wood colour Initial oil treatment of a new wooden stock Refreshing an existing oil finish Restoring dry and weathered wood Enhancing the natural grain pattern Unpainted natural-wood furniture Hunters, sport shooters and firearm-care specialists Why choose Ballistol Balsin Reddish Brown? Produces a warm reddish-brown shade Suitable for colouring unfinished wood and restoring faded colour Enhances the natural wood grain Restores the appearance of dry and weathered wood Makes treated wood water-repellent Improves resistance to weather exposure Helps protect against rain and moisture Manufacturer-specified protection against decay, mould and fungal growth Helps prevent roughness and staining Produces a fine silky lustre Colour depth can be controlled through the number of coats All three Balsin shades can be mixed together Technical specifications Product type: Tinted gun-stock and wood-care oil Colour: Reddish brown Volume: 50 ml Primary compatibility: Walnut and other natural woods Suitable finish: Unfinished or oil-finished open-pore wood Intended use: Wood care, protection, restoration and tinting Effect on wood: Adds a reddish-brown shade and enhances the grain Final appearance: Fine silky or silky-matt lustre Weather protection: Makes wood water-repellent and more resistant Protection: Rain, moisture, decay, mould and fungal growth Formula: Contains silicones and synthetic components Animal oils: None Application: Brush, soft-bristle brush or oil-soaked cloth Recommended penetration time: Overnight Recoating: One additional coat per day until the required shade is achieved Final treatment: Polish with a soft, lint-free cloth Appearance: Reddish liquid Odour: Alcohol-like Relative density: Approximately 0.9 g/cm³ at 20 °C Water solubility: Soluble Flash point: Approximately –4 °C Signal word: Danger Flammability: Highly flammable liquid and vapour Supplied with 1 × Ballistol Balsin Reddish-Brown Gun Stock Oil, 50 ml Frequently asked questions How should Balsin Gun Stock Oil be applied? Clean the surface and remove dirt, dust and loose remnants of the previous finish. Apply a thin, even coat with a brush or soft oil-soaked cloth. Allow it to penetrate overnight and polish the surface with a soft cloth the following day. Apply one additional coat per day until the required colour depth is achieved. Must the stock be sanded before treatment? When colouring unfinished wood or restoring a damaged finish, the surface should be sanded evenly and cleaned of all sanding dust. Routine care of a sound existing oil finish may not require extensive sanding. Always sand carefully in the direction of the grain. How much will the reddish-brown oil change the colour? The oil produces a warm reddish-brown shade, but the final result depends on the wood species, original colour, surface preparation and number of coats. Each additional coat may deepen the colour. Test it on a small, inconspicuous area before treating the entire stock. Can it restore a faded wood colour? Yes. The manufacturer recommends the reddish-brown and dark-brown versions both for colouring untreated wood and for renewing faded colour. For an even result, the surface must be clean and the previous finish must allow the oil to penetrate. Can it be used on a varnished or painted stock? Balsin is primarily intended for unfinished or oil-finished open-pore natural wood. An intact varnish or paint layer prevents penetration, and the tint may not adhere evenly. Refinishing a varnished stock may require the previous coating to be removed. Will Balsin remove stains or scratches? It helps even out the appearance of dry wood and may make minor surface marks less noticeable, but it does not remove deep stains or fill scratches. A badly damaged surface may require sanding or professional restoration. Will Balsin repair cracks in the wood? No. It conditions dry wood and improves its resistance, but it does not repair structural cracks, broken areas or loose joints. A damaged gun stock should be inspected by a competent specialist before the firearm is used. What is the difference between reddish brown, bright and dark brown? Reddish brown gives the wood a warm brown tone with a visible red tint. Balsin Bright is intended for regular maintenance and changes the original colour the least. Dark brown is used to restore or deepen darker shades. All three versions can be mixed together. Does Balsin contain silicone? Yes. According to the manufacturer’s data sheet, Balsin contains silicones and synthetic components. If the stock may later be glued, varnished or professionally refinished, inform the person carrying out the work because silicone residue can affect the adhesion of some finishing materials. Can the same oil be used on firearm metalwork? Balsin is intended for wood. Use a dedicated gun oil to clean, lubricate and protect metal components against corrosion. Wipe away any Balsin that reaches the metal while treating the stock. What safety precautions are required? The liquid and its vapour are highly flammable. Work in a well-ventilated area and keep the product away from heat, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. Do not smoke while using it. Keep the bottle closed, store it in a cool place and keep it out of reach of children. When is Ballistol Balsin Reddish Brown the right choice? Balsin Reddish Brown is suitable when unfinished or faded natural wood needs a warm brown colour with a visible reddish tone. It works particularly well on walnut stocks where the grain should be made more prominent and the colour gradually deepened. Choose Balsin Bright when preserving the original shade is the priority. Dark brown is better when a distinctly darker result is required. The oil may not penetrate correctly into varnished, painted, synthetic or laminated stocks. Expert recommendation Always test the oil on a hidden area because the reddish-brown shade can look very different on different woods. For complete restoration, sand in the direction of the grain and remove all sanding dust. Before applying the oil, ensure that the surface is free from grease, moisture and loose remnants of the old finish. Use several thin coats instead of one heavy application. Apply the oil sparingly to checkering with a soft brush so that it does not collect in the recesses. Allow every coat to penetrate overnight, remove any excess and polish the stock with a clean, lint-free cloth after the final treatment. A warm reddish-brown finish for natural-wood stocks Ballistol Balsin Reddish Brown 50 ml conditions natural-wood gun stocks, improves their resistance to weather and produces a warm reddish-brown shade. Thin coats, overnight penetration and careful polishing help create an even finish with a fine silky lustre.
