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Old 16-06-2006, 08:58 AM
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Hi guys while Ive had my car down at uni Ive been storing it in a friends garage. Due to the problems I had with my sump and oil pump there is a fair amount of oil on the garage floor. Basically is there any way I can clean up the quite large black patches on the concrete floor?

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Old 16-06-2006, 09:00 AM
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apparently if you pour coka cola on it leave it for a few mins then jet wash it off it will remove it dont know how true never tried it
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Proper concrete cleaner IMO.

But, try a strong solution of Washing machine liquid first as that shifts oil really well. Rinse it thoroughly though, as it will be quite slippery.
Old 16-06-2006, 09:01 AM
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The people who make Gunk, the engine cleaner also do a floor cleaner, never used it but heard it was good, should be able to buy in a good motorfactors.
Old 16-06-2006, 09:20 AM
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wurth brake cleaner cleans concrette back to as it was new.
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In a nutshell..... NO.

Andy's old Toyota Surf dropped loads of oil on our concrete drive, we have tried every known method and recommendation to try and get it off and nothing does. Fades it a bit, but thats all.
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