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Old Nov 26, 2006 | 05:56 PM
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Default How to remove oil stain from concrete?

Yea I am wondering if any of you have any secrets or products that will remove oil stains from concrete?
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Old Nov 26, 2006 | 05:57 PM
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Default Re: How to remove oil stain from concrete? (jrockets)

Try some of the generic degreasers in their concentrated from along with a pressure washer. Should come right out, unless its been on the concrete for a long time.
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Old Nov 26, 2006 | 05:58 PM
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go to homedepot and ask what you can use..


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Old Nov 26, 2006 | 06:03 PM
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does anyone know if pour-n-restore.com work...
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Old Nov 26, 2006 | 06:03 PM
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brake cleaner
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Old Nov 26, 2006 | 06:05 PM
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Old Nov 26, 2006 | 06:10 PM
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If it's fresh, some stuff called "purple power" letting it soak for a few, then a high powered pressure washer FTW. Or put down some generic kitty litter and then using the above. Other than that, brake cleaner works well.
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Old Nov 26, 2006 | 06:17 PM
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Default Re: How to remove oil stain from concrete? (Teal-EJ1)

again too much effort...

brake cleaner and rags always worked for me.
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Old Nov 26, 2006 | 06:24 PM
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tide with bleach worked for me!
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Old Nov 26, 2006 | 06:39 PM
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degrease then dump on some kitty litter, then degrease one more time.
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Old Nov 26, 2006 | 09:14 PM
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this thread is done.

go to home depot.
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Old Nov 26, 2006 | 09:41 PM
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try starting fluid. you can get it at kragen or something. i used it the other week and it worked great. i guess it has like ether or something in it and its only like 2 bucks a can.
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Old Nov 26, 2006 | 09:57 PM
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if its fresh OIL stain...try COKE...yes COKE...coca-cola..hahah...it works somewhat...and wash if off with water
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Old Nov 26, 2006 | 10:11 PM
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castrol degreaser...in concetrate 1 gallon purple bottle in the automotive section at most places like wal-mart mix with water (real ****)
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Old Nov 26, 2006 | 10:50 PM
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You can't.
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Old Nov 26, 2006 | 10:52 PM
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yes, you can. have you even ever tried starting fluid?
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Old Nov 26, 2006 | 10:57 PM
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pressure washer and some chemicals should fix the problem, but its very hard to take it completely off.
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Old Nov 27, 2006 | 10:14 AM
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Pave new concrete over it...
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Old Nov 27, 2006 | 11:44 AM
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go and buy some balck paint and paint the whole drive way/garage floor black. then you wont have to worry about the stain anymore.


^j/k


you should always wipe off any excess oil first. then do what others have said. repeat those muiltiple time for a lasting effect.
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Old Nov 27, 2006 | 10:59 PM
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tide with bleach does the trick for me also,use broom then pressure washer.
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