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Help to remove oil from driveway.

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My vehicle developed an oil leak staining our concrete driveway }hairout{ , Jan is not a happy bunny! {mr.angry} , I have soaked up the excess oil with sand, any tips on how I can remove the large black stain from the concrete (diesel engine oil!) yike*
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Somewhere in one of my sheds I have a container of stuff given to me by a bloke who works in a refinery that does the job on any type of oil stain. I will try and find it and let you know the name of it.
I know that aerosol type carb cleaner and a scrubbing brush does a pretty good job as well.
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I used a dual approach, firstly I sprayed carb cleaner on to get it moving (not cheap but did the trick) then using a stiff brush, like a garden brush, I worked in loads of Swarfega oil and grease remover (from T**lstati*n just under £9 for 5 litres) and then used the power washer on it. After a couple of goes it was clean again but I suppose it also depends on how much oil and how porus your driveway is. Hope this helps
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Thanks Dom & Sparky, I will give your suggestions a go!, and would very much appreciate if you could find the name of that product Dom )t' )t'
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I had a look in my workshop but I think I moved it to my shed which I have filled to bursting with stuff from the workshop while I remodel it. Needless to say the shelving unit I have put it on is furthest away from the doors and I can't get anywhere near it. I did try binoculars but it isn't fr enough away for them to be in focus }hairout{
I will see if I can wiggle my way there tomorrow, so if you don't hear from me I will be the one buried in an avalanche of cack :-D
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A 'Poultice' of sawdust and cellulose thinners under a piece of plastic sheet apparently works well, I believe you have to leave it on the stain for a few hours.
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Thanks Maggie & Dean, will give your suggestions a go, as the stain is still there! :oops:
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Coca Cola is still the best for the job, but it must be the genuine article. Dump a pile of sawdust on the stain and top up with Coke, leave for a few hours and then wash off with water.
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