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Old 21-08-2010, 03:31 PM
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Default How Do You Remove Oil From A Driveway?

I was thinking pressure washer but i dont think it'll get it all off..

What kinda cleaning products do you guys use?

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Old 21-08-2010, 03:38 PM
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I was told to use coca cola, not sure if it actually works tho
Old 21-08-2010, 04:01 PM
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I was also told to use coke!!

And as above I didn't try it either! I got a bottle and then drank it
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I did this the other day. Just pour petrol onto the oil and scrub vigorously It'll disolve and you can wash it away with water, or let the rain get rid of it.

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i used some degreeser i found under the sink and a pressure washer soon got rid off all the oil and dirt.

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iv got a nice patch of gearbox oil on my drive was at it with cilit bang a wire brush and hot water. Fucker is still there. Might try some coke now. Lol

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Thinners ... Or TFR ..
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you can get drive way cleaner i think never used it dho
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Thinners!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Areyou real????
Is it tarmac or block---------------block ? Turn them over,tarmacs a different option----certain oils will burn the tarmac to the point it breaks down into crumbs (so to speak) -bad new s on tarmac a good detergent (but not oil based like petrol etc)
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Originally Posted by rubinsbin
Thinners!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Areyou real????
Is it tarmac or block---------------block ? Turn them over,tarmacs a different option----certain oils will burn the tarmac to the point it breaks down into crumbs (so to speak) -bad new s on tarmac a good detergent (but not oil based like petrol etc)
Where did he say it was Tarmac?

I figured Concrete ... (just like my Drive-Way)

Problem with thinners is it cleans the concrete so well you are left with a super clean spot

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just been and tried coke could see the oil come up attacked it with a brush and boiling water then the hose. Lol wait and see when it drys. Yeah mine is bloke didn't think to turn the stones. Lol
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i did this earlier i just pour some jizer (mine is a ripoff one i bought at the local toolshop) onto the patch, let it soak for 10 mins, come out scrub it it with a brush then wash it off with the hose pipe
http://www.thesitebox.com/Category/5...egreasing.aspx
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i use disclean from travis perkins as its acid based,cleans concrete and blocks like new
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head and shoulders shampoo .... seriously it works
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dont put a ford on it lol
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oil granuals put some down leave it over night and jobs a good 1 thats what we do at work
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I wa told to use cheap coke never tried it though, although i do need to as my mate bought his car round and it was pissing oil out the oil pressure switch


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Park your car over it before the missus/parents/landlord spots it.
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Originally Posted by ghigo
dont put a ford on it lol

Says the man with a ford mondeo on his avatar and sig


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my driveway isnt tarmac its paved bricks..

passionford you lot make me laugh..some of these posts are too funny

im going to try petrol/deagreaser.. seems like the most sensible options

if this fails i will move onto coke and cillit bang


mum knows i'll sort it out shes hasnt gone ape at me
Old 21-08-2010, 09:32 PM
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I use a can of brake cleaner and a rag to wipe it with . Then wash it afterwards with water from a hose pipe and then i use c brush.
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My drive's only been down a few months and it's got gearbox oil, PAS fluid, Diff oil, engine oil, and god knows what else on it lol. Parent's aren't best pleased
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Careful with pressure washer if paved bricks - you don't want to shift the sand under the bricks!
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how do you get t-cut off of tar then?got 2 nice big splashes from where my dog was helping me tcut the wifes car that wont pressure wash off.mine isnt smooth surface tar,its porous.theres some oil on there too and proper filthy from stripping my rusty s2 on top of it.
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Get oil stain remover, i forget the brand. Pathclear doesnt work, i've tried it. I am going to try that wickes stuff next, i have a mucky mixture of coolant, pas fluid and oil
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