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455Grandville 05-19-2013 07:03 PM

Oil stain removing driveway stains ?
 
Daughters T/A has a slight oil leak that appears to be the rear oil seal.
Engine is a never rebuilt 71 455 (sans timing chain/gaskets), so it's to be expected.

That being said anyone have any tips on removing oil off the driveway ?
I tried Kitty litter and scraping my shoes across it, which helped but not as good as I'd like.
Used my electric pressure washer (it's a cheapie) & it's still there. :mad:
Any ideas - ?

sleepy 05-19-2013 07:06 PM

concrete? muriatic acid.

70 bird 05-19-2013 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by sleepy (Post 4929480)
concrete? muriatic acid.

X 2

rexus31 05-19-2013 07:34 PM

Believe it or not, I've had pretty good luck with Brakleen.

400 4spd. 05-19-2013 07:42 PM

Wet it, pour some powdered laundry detergent on it, and lightly wet it again so it gets pasty looking. After a half hour, I scub a broom across it and rinse, usually does the job.

tom s 05-19-2013 07:42 PM

2x brake cleaner

62cat 05-19-2013 07:47 PM

oil stain
 
try powdered tide. i used on my driveway for some big stains soaked most of it up.i left it on there a couple days then added some water scrubbed then rinsed. came up real clean.

Old Blue 66 05-19-2013 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 455Grandville (Post 4929478)
Daughters T/A has a slight oil leak that appears to be the rear oil seal.
Engine is a never rebuilt 71 455 (sans timing chain/gaskets), so it's to be expected.

That being said anyone have any tips on removing oil off the driveway ?
I tried Kitty litter and scraping my shoes across it, which helped but not as good as I'd like.
Used my electric pressure washer (it's a cheapie) & it's still there. :mad:
Any ideas - ?

Concrete or asphalt?

455Grandville 05-19-2013 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Blue 66 (Post 4929524)
Concrete or asphalt?

Both; stains in the driveway & garage :mad:

Thanks for all the advo guys -

Alvin 05-19-2013 08:23 PM

Try this
 
Fast Orange hand cleaner. Squirt on the stained area, use a old nylon scrub brush to work it in...let it set per the instructions, then wash it away.

It works best here in the heat of the summer...allows the acid to work faster in my experience.

You results may vary.

pont3 05-19-2013 08:37 PM

Just go to walmart and get some of the cheap carb cleaner. Just spray it and wipe away the stains. Or, as others have said, brake cleaner.

Bob Dillon 05-19-2013 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 400 4spd. (Post 4929504)
Wet it, pour some powdered laundry detergent on it, and lightly wet it again so it gets pasty looking. After a half hour, I scub a broom across it and rinse, usually does the job.

X2. Also had good luck with liquid laundry detergent and a stiff broom.

LeighP 05-19-2013 11:35 PM

A friend of mine spilled concentrate pool chlorine in his drive...man, that cleaned the concrete real nice.....lol.

jhann42 05-20-2013 08:16 AM

Driveway
 
I've used Gum Cutter. It's more powerful than carb cleaner & a lot more powerful than brake clean. Just spray it on concrete and wipe it off. Not sure about asphalt. It may dissolve it?

Jon

elefantrider 05-20-2013 08:32 AM

See my other post on Purple Power, available at Walmart for around $4.

marbs 05-20-2013 12:26 PM

I've had good success using oil dry & rubbing with a brick on concrete.

Alvin 05-20-2013 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elefantrider (Post 4929815)
See my other post on Purple Power, available at Walmart for around $4.

I remember that thread...good one. Linky?

elefantrider 05-20-2013 02:01 PM

:) :)

http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=727574

GT182 05-20-2013 03:11 PM

Try Softsoap.... the hand soap you have in your bathroom. That stuff will take the toughest grease of yer hands so it should work on cement driveways too. I've used to get grease out of my work jeans and t-shirts too.

Alvin 05-20-2013 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by GT182 (Post 4930095)
Try Softsoap.... the hand soap you have in your bathroom. That stuff will take the toughest grease of yer hands so it should work on cement driveways too. I've used to get grease out of my work jeans and t-shirts too.

Same here...I use Fast Orange on greasy clothing worn during working in cars, etc. Spot and pre-cover stains with soap...amazing how zero evidence of grease after washing.


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