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Lubricant: penetrating oil, rust remover and care for the farm

Rusted-in bolts, sticking zips, slipping belts: here you will find the right product to get everything moving smoothly again.

Lubricant: penetrating oil, universal oil and care

A bolt rusted solid can hold up a whole day of repairs. In this category you will find penetrating oil, universal oil and care products that defuse exactly those situations. WD-40 loosens rust and drives out moisture, Ballistol looks after metal, wood and leather, and there is belt dressing wax and zip care for the small things that otherwise get forgotten.

Rust remover and penetrating oil in the workshop

WD-40 creeps into the finest gaps, breaks the bond between rust and thread and gets seized bolts moving again. It is just as reliable at driving water out of spark plug caps and connectors when the engine will not start after a day of rain. As a thin film it protects bare metal against corrosion. The 100 ml can fits in any jacket pocket, and the 400 ml comes with Smart Straw and as the Flexible with a bendable stem for hidden spots. If you get through a lot, take the 5 litre canister and fill up yourself using the empty spray bottle.

Care for leather, belts and zips

Not every problem in the barn is a rust problem. Ballistol universal oil comes as a 200 ml spray and a 500 ml bottle and suits tools, hinges, wooden handles and leather tack equally well. If a drive belt on the machine slips, Kerbl belt dressing wax brings the grip back: the solid 450 g block is rubbed onto the leather belt and increases adhesion. And when the zip on a rug, a tarpaulin or a work jacket jams, the Hypofekt zip care from Pharmakas helps, rather than yanking at the slider.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WD-40 a permanent lubricant?
No. It loosens, creeps and gives short-term protection against moisture. For bearings or joints under constant load, use grease or a lubricating oil instead.

When is the 5 litre canister worth it?
If you regularly treat larger areas. With the empty spray bottle you decant small amounts and save compared with buying aerosol cans.

What do I need belt dressing wax for?
For leather belts on machines that slip under load. The wax increases the friction without drying the leather out.

Lubricants for the workshop and the barn

When something no longer moves, it is usually down to rust, moisture or missing lubrication, and you will find the right product here for all three. WD-40 is the all-rounder among penetrating oils: it frees bolts rusted solid, drives water out of ignition parts and connectors, and leaves a protective film on bare metal. It comes in 100 ml and 400 ml, as Smart Straw and as the Flexible with a bendable stem, plus in a 5 litre canister with a matching empty spray bottle for anyone who gets through a lot. Ballistol universal oil in 200 ml and 500 ml covers tools, wood and leather. Kerbl belt dressing wax makes sure leather belts grip again instead of slipping, and Hypofekt zip care keeps the fasteners on rugs, tarpaulins and workwear running.