Mike 1 Report post Posted October 21, 2008 Was playing around with the car, forgot a washer and got a trail of small oil spots up the asphalt driveway. Any one know of any easy way to get rid of them? cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bravo 35 Report post Posted October 21, 2008 Engine degreaser and a hose. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CamB 48 Report post Posted October 21, 2008 FWIW, the passage of time will do a pretty good job too if it's exposed to the elements. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tire 10 Report post Posted October 22, 2008 I have the same prob, oil on asphalt. What bravo said with the degreaser didn't do a lot (tried 2 different types), I mean when you hose it off you get rainbows but no matter how much you do it theres always some left :| Keen to see how you get on. I might try some baking soda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greenday-rulz21 6 Report post Posted October 22, 2008 Why don't you try that 30 second stuff? Spray and walk away!! Actually thats probably not for oil. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BreakMyWindow 1878 Report post Posted October 22, 2008 Caustic soda aka oven cleaner. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
320guy 0 Report post Posted October 22, 2008 I got some acid from Mitre 10, nasty sh*t. She said to water it down, though I didnt and it ate holes into the concrete :/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nobimmer 694 Report post Posted October 22, 2008 Dont use spirits of salt (which is that acid). Brake cleaner should get it off if its fresh? 30 seconds is for Moss mildew etc. CLR oil remover will work also. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest SamSpargo Report post Posted October 22, 2008 30 second splay and wak away! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BreakMyWindow 1878 Report post Posted October 22, 2008 haha Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apex 693 Report post Posted October 22, 2008 Dont use spirits of salt (which is that acid). Brake cleaner should get it off if its fresh? 30 seconds is for Moss mildew etc. CLR oil remover will work also. Break cleaner does work if you get in quick.. I am going to have to paint my entire garage floor this summer. Love my E30 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
320guy 0 Report post Posted October 22, 2008 Dont use spirits of salt (which is that acid). Brake cleaner should get it off if its fresh? 30 seconds is for Moss mildew etc. CLR oil remover will work also. Haha yeah, it was spirits of salt... They recomended it. It tuned the nice smooth concrete into rough crappy sandy stuff. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westy 614 Report post Posted October 22, 2008 Spirits of salt = Hydrochloric acid. Wont help oil stains. Sunshine is the best thing Mike. Takes time unfortunately. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Huttey 0 Report post Posted October 23, 2008 Just walk away Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
320guy 0 Report post Posted October 23, 2008 Spirits of salt = Hydrochloric acid. Wont help oil stains. Sunshine is the best thing Mike. Takes time unfortunately. It did get rid of it, but it did that by taking off the top layer of concrete Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike 1 Report post Posted October 23, 2008 (edited) I've tried degreaser before without much luck, 'spose it wont hurt to give the oven cleaner a go. Otherwise time and the elements it is. cheers guys edit: just been told the landlord is down tomorrow, great. Edited October 23, 2008 by Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Young Thrash Driver 1020 Report post Posted October 23, 2008 I thought degreaser, brake cleaner etc ate ashphalt? Seeing as its an oil product I've seen a couple handfulls of Drive washing powder clean up a big-ish spill when mixed with water Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted October 23, 2008 be careful with asphalt!!! ring an asphalt place and see what they say. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
