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Jamie-C
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Location: Ballycastle
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2nd Sep 12 at 11:10   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I'm assuming a few of you have had this problem in the past?

What methods have you used to shift it, I've tried all sorts of house cleaning products and can't get rid of it, any tips? Any of the shelf products that are 'supposed' to clean it that actually work?
Bonney
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Location: St Helens
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2nd Sep 12 at 11:19   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Wonder wheels works great, or a strong degreaser.
Nic Barnes
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2nd Sep 12 at 11:22   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
i used engine de greaser and a bit stiff yard brush although it kinda left some sort of film when i washed it away. it did clean it a bit, although didnt remove it totally. i dont really think its possible on tarmac to remove it completely. well ive not managed it anyway.
jameswalshe1990
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2nd Sep 12 at 11:24   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I use abit of petrol and wire brush then good old yard brush does the trick for me
Jamie-C
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2nd Sep 12 at 11:50   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Its concrete not Nic so hopefully I can get rid of it. Will try petrol and wire brush.

I sprayed WD40 on it earlier and set it on fire hoping it would burn away
baza31
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2nd Sep 12 at 11:56   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Traffic film remover
baza31
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quote:
Originally posted by Jamie-C
Its concrete not Nic so hopefully I can get rid of it. Will try petrol and wire brush.

I sprayed WD40 on it earlier and set it on fire hoping it would burn away




RichR
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Registered: 17th Oct 01
Location: Waterhouses, Staffordshire
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2nd Sep 12 at 12:33   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Coca cola and a scrubbing brush
gav93
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2nd Sep 12 at 13:16   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
tried cola (own brand shit was told) on concrete drive with hard brush and it worked to an extent but you can still just about see it but for 40p i aint gonna complain!

guessing gunk driveway cleaner would be your best bet i need to do this too as the rents are bollecking me pmsl

[Edited on 02-09-2012 by gav93]
jrdn7
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2nd Sep 12 at 13:41   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I used sawdust and a power hose, but I had the sawdust on the spill as soon as it happened. Worked a treat!
Rob E
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2nd Sep 12 at 16:13   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I have just been doing this overt the weekend

I used Bayer oil patch remover http://www.amazon.co.uk/Bayer-Patch-Remover-Concentrate-Litre/dp/B000TAXZN0

Its done a brilliant job. I had to repeat the process a couple of times but I just put it on the oil stain neat, scrubbed it in with a stiff bristled brush and then left it overnight and pressure washed off the next morning. Worked an absolute treat.

Edit: This was on my parents drive where my car has been leaking used engine oil for a good 3 months

[Edited on 02-09-2012 by Rob E]
simonATR
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Registered: 5th Aug 12
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3rd Sep 12 at 13:18   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Rob E
I have just been doing this overt the weekend

I used Bayer oil patch remover http://www.amazon.co.uk/Bayer-Patch-Remover-Concentrate-Litre/dp/B000TAXZN0

Its done a brilliant job. I had to repeat the process a couple of times but I just put it on the oil stain neat, scrubbed it in with a stiff bristled brush and then left it overnight and pressure washed off the next morning. Worked an absolute treat.

Edit: This was on my parents drive where my car has been leaking used engine oil for a good 3 months

[Edited on 02-09-2012 by Rob E]

I think I'll be trying this.
whitter45
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3rd Sep 12 at 14:04   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
i have heard washing up powder works if you let it soak in and then rinse off with water
j10E W
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3rd Sep 12 at 16:30   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Brake cleaner
D0NN3R
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3rd Sep 12 at 16:55   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by j10E W
Brake cleaner


and a power washer

 
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