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Topic: What is the best way to remove oil stains from a driveway?
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triple black hatch
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I have old oil stains on my driveway and would like to either completely remove them or make them practically invisable. Is there anything out there that might work?
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*EPIK*
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Im in the same boat & would like to know how to do this as well..
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try oil eater from an auto store. spray it on there, let it sit, and scrub it down with a push broom. works pretty good....
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GTCONV86
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TRY THIS CLEANER CALLED POUR/RESTORE. I USED ON MY DRIVEWAY WORKED VERY WELL. I KNOW A GALLON COST ABOUT $40.00. VERY EASY TO USE. USE A BRUSH TO WORK IT INTO THE STAIN FOR BEST RESULTS. IF YOU FIND IT CHEAPER LET ME KNOW
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Luke87GT
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I always use Oil Eaters.
The only way I found that works is:
1.) Let the oil eater sit for 30+min
2.) Use a very coarse metal wire brush
3.) Use a pressure wash to rinse it off
4.) Repeat the procedure 3-4 times before its mostly gone.
[ June 14, 2009, 01:13 PM: Message edited by: Luke87GT ]
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Stangless
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You can rent a good pressure washer that will get it up... I use one at my work for stains on the floor.(get one that will get hot)
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Theres this stuff i got from my uncle. He works at a steel mill and its some HD industrial type degreaser cleaner. Stuff works amazing its like a blueish color. Ill try to get the name of it,
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sinisterblk
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muriatic acid always does the trick!
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Mr.Lucky
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My company makes a product for this very reason and the stuff works great. Its like a putty that you apply and let sit for a few hours, and it soaks up the oil/grease etc and sweeps away in a powder form. PM me for those interested, ill get pricing and avail retailers monday/tues. -Joe
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N8
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I used a product called "Drive UP" that I bought from Auto ZOne that worked really well.
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NCALSVT
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Originally posted by bottled95GT??:
My company makes a product for this very reason and the stuff works great. Its like a putty that you apply and let sit for a few hours, and it soaks up the oil/grease etc and sweeps away in a powder form. PM me for those interested, ill get pricing and avail retailers monday/tues. -Joe
I'm interested, I know you guys also sell a 2 part garage paint kit I'll be using that shortly.
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STANGBOY
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i use some stuff called citrus king its an acid and biodegadable use with a pressure washer and you will have a clean driveway i actually use it remove asphalt tar on concrete drive ways and thats some hard shit to come off so oil will be nothimg for that stuff
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totalkaos92
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Originally posted by sinisterblk:
muriatic acid always does the trick!
THIS IS THE CHEAPEST WAY TO GO. YOU GET 2 GALLONS FOR UNDER 20 BUCKS. AND WORKS GREAT
YOU GET IT AT HOMEDEPOT OR ANY SWIMMING POOL SUPPLY SOURCE. LOOK FOR THE AREA WITH CLEAN FLOORS ![[Razz]](tongue.gif)
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It's really hard to get the "stain" completely out, I have tried almost everything (I pressure wash for a living). I have had really good results with a product called ZEP Concrete Cleaner. Basically follow the directions, no scrubbing and you don't need to use a pressure washer. When your done, I highly recommend that you seal your driveway it makes it 1000 times easier to get the stains out in future.
Or if you want. I can come out and pressure wash it for ya ![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif)
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Mr.Lucky
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Quikretecoatings.com ![[patriot]](graemlins/patriot.gif)
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Jdub07
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BURN IT! I lost 6 quarts on my driveway. Mopped up as much as I could then poured some old gas on it + match = 20' plum of fire. 20 seconds later fire extinguisher. Hose it down and whalla, couldn't see anything.
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quote:
Originally posted by Jdub07:
BURN IT! I lost 6 quarts on my driveway. Mopped up as much as I could then poured some old gas on it + match = 20' plum of fire. 20 seconds later fire extinguisher. Hose it down and whalla, couldn't see anything.
If you go this route, please tape it for our enjoyment.. , Be sure to get the reaction of any neighbors in the footage
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Luke87GT
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quote:
Originally posted by Jdub07:
BURN IT! I lost 6 quarts on my driveway. Mopped up as much as I could then poured some old gas on it + match = 20' plum of fire. 20 seconds later fire extinguisher. Hose it down and whalla, couldn't see anything.
ROFL, where do you live? The moon?
Most of us live in neighborhoods with other humans who would call the police and fire department immediately if they saw my driveway on fire, lol.
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Diamond Dave
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Originally posted by GTCONV86:
TRY THIS CLEANER CALLED POUR/RESTORE. I USED ON MY DRIVEWAY WORKED VERY WELL. I KNOW A GALLON COST ABOUT $40.00. VERY EASY TO USE. USE A BRUSH TO WORK IT INTO THE STAIN FOR BEST RESULTS. IF YOU FIND IT CHEAPER LET ME KNOW
DOES YELLING AT THE STAIN HELP TOO?
Turn you're caps lock off
[ June 15, 2009, 01:36 PM: Message edited by: Diamond Dave ]
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Jdub07
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quote:
Originally posted by Luke87GT:
quote:
Originally posted by Jdub07:
BURN IT! I lost 6 quarts on my driveway. Mopped up as much as I could then poured some old gas on it + match = 20' plum of fire. 20 seconds later fire extinguisher. Hose it down and whalla, couldn't see anything.
ROFL, where do you live? The moon?
Most of us live in neighborhoods with other humans who would call the police and fire department immediately if they saw my driveway on fire, lol.
We were renting at the time. I failed to video tape it. I had no idea the size of the fire would be or else I think I would have.
Fire does wonders for all kinds of things. My son got a bunch of paper towels stuck in his bike chain (don't ask). Spirt of lighter fluid and a match and whalla...took that shit right off. Along with some paint, chain guard and oil on chain. Who needs a chain gaurd anyway. Put some chain lube on and he was good to go.
Cat was stuck up a tree and whouldn't come down. Set the lower branches a-flame and whalla, cat hit the ground with a quickness. hahahaha ok the cat one didn't really happen but I bet it would. I love fire.
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Luke87GT
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LOL! You crazy JDUB!
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Stangless
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i've used cat litter and its worked for me
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