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Old Jun 21, 2010 | 01:19 PM
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hi all just wondering whats the best stuff to use to clean oil of bricks on my drive...

many thanks
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Old Jun 21, 2010 | 01:23 PM
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i use brick acid from b&q..strong as fook..if you use it be careful not to put too much down as it will eat away at the brick.. works perfect if you use the correct amount
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Old Jun 21, 2010 | 01:30 PM
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Ask BP....
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Old Jun 21, 2010 | 01:34 PM
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remove the bricks and turn them the other way up?
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Old Jun 21, 2010 | 01:38 PM
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Originally Posted by dangerousbrian
i use brick acid from b&q..strong as fook..if you use it be careful not to put too much down as it will eat away at the brick.. works perfect if you use the correct amount

ok mate thanks for the info
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Old Jun 21, 2010 | 01:39 PM
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remove the bricks and turn them the other way up?
That's better than my suggestion, I was going to suggest removing them and popping them in the dishwasher
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Old Jun 21, 2010 | 01:40 PM
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i used a swarfega brick cleaner, probably not as strong as the acid(didnt want to ruin my new drive) but nothing a bit more elbow grease with a brush didnt sort out.
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Old Jun 21, 2010 | 01:40 PM
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[QUOTE=Spax;4963204]remove the bricks and turn them the other way up? [/Q

still wouldnt work i have a ford,will just keep leaking haha joke...just wanted a good cleaner that gets rid of it all and don't leave the stains there
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Old Jun 21, 2010 | 03:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Dazza@TeamFord
Ask BP....

OUCH...lol cry:


I've read posts like this before and peopl have said coca-cola which woks a treat
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Old Jun 21, 2010 | 06:10 PM
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i used washing powder, loads of it & brushed it in then washed it all away before mother found out when i was younger
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