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nibnob21
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16th Jan 16 at 23:59   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Got quite a few oil stains on my brick driveway.

What method do people recommend for getting rid of the marks? Some are fresh but there's an old big one left by the previous owner.

I was thinking of scrubbing some G101 on them, then pressure washing.

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Nic Barnes
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If it's long term soaked in, replacement is the best cure sadly.
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17th Jan 16 at 00:11   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Doesn't bother me enough to replace it, just hoping to make it better.

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AndyCorsaSport
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Only bad point about pressure washing is it will remove the sand. Can always re sand it afterwards mind.
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Take the brick out, wash it then put it back in clean non oil stained side up

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Andrew
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Leave it, washes away eventually.
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I've turned a few bricks over on my parents driveway because of this lol
Ben G
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As above. Easiest and best way is to replace the bricks.
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17th Jan 16 at 10:54   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Salt mixed with cat ltiter will absorb some of it out
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It'll never be the same again
Ben G
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quote:
Originally posted by Steve
Salt mixed with cat ltiter will absorb some of it out


Would probably looks weird as fuck on your knees with Catsan and some white powdery substance next to you.
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So you think Steve is worried about looking weird as fuck? He lives with his mum and plays with Lego for fuck sake.
Ben G
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good point.
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True story.
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this made it less obvious but did remove it completely

http://www.screwfix.com/p/swarfega-oil-grease-remover-5ltr/20817?kpid=20817&cm_mmc=Google-_-Product%20Listing%20Ads-_-Sales%20Tracking-_-sales%20tracking%20url&cm_mmc=Google-_-Shopping%20-%20Car%20and%20Van-_-Shopping%20-%20Car%20and%20Van&gclid=Cj0KEQiAlO20BRCcieCSncPlqqMBEiQAOZGMnAldo3pRdCK-jcg8kYAeodOn2clQnzm3x-tISEyWXOQaAtU38P8HAQ
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I swear by this shit:

http://www.halfords.com/motoring/engine-oils-fluids/engine-cleaner-degreaser/swarfega-oil-grease-remover

Mix it up to a 50:1 dilution and it still works..

Use a tiny bit neat on your drive and it will sort it right out
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i was told put a pile of washing powder over the stain and leave it there
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white spirit sometimes works according to my dad (he would know as hes spilled the most on the drive)
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If you live near foxes, rub some sausages into the oil stain, the fox will spend all night licking it and also take the oil up.
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^^ hahaha

 
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