Hi,
Can anyone tell me what works well to remove engine/transfer box oil and brake fluid from a tarmac driveway? I have a pressure washer but this may need a bit more help..
Thanks
John
Removing Oil & Brake Fluid from Tarmac
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Removing Oil & Brake Fluid from TarmacHi,
Can anyone tell me what works well to remove engine/transfer box oil and brake fluid from a tarmac driveway? I have a pressure washer but this may need a bit more help.. Thanks John Fronty B, 2002 3.2 V6
Now Gone Fronty B, 2004 2.2 DTi Olympus (SD04) viewtopic.php?f=18&t=57397 -- Best DTH upgrade ever Tuning Box Fronty B, 2001 2.2i SWB Limited (Y48 ) viewtopic.php?f=16&t=50727 Fronty B, 1999 2.2i LWB Limited (V924) Fronty B, 1998 2.2i LWB Limited (T934) viewtopic.php?f=16&t=48369 Fronty A, 1995 2.4l LWB "There are NO silly questions... Just expensive mistakes"
Re: Removing Oil & Brake Fluid from TarmacBrick cleaner works fantastic for me its like an acid but lifts everything i get it from my local builders and engineers retailer £6.00 for 5 ltrs
Re: Removing Oil & Brake Fluid from TarmacSpray on Gunk, let it foam up, then hose it away.
Carb cleaner also loosens it up first. Regards, Keith.
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Re: Removing Oil & Brake Fluid from Tarmacrifleman i still stick by my brick cleaner it takes seconds to lift anything andjust rinses away it bubbles as it lifts as its an acid but at the price i can't fault it
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Re: Removing Oil & Brake Fluid from Tarmacandy you can't afford to use petrol to clean things you own a v6
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Re: Removing Oil & Brake Fluid from TarmacSpill soil, if I remember right it will drag the stain out over a couple of days. Amazing stuff.
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Re: Removing Oil & Brake Fluid from Tarmacsprinkel biological washing powder on it leave for a hour then add water and wash away
Re: Removing Oil & Brake Fluid from TarmacHI, thanks for all the replies. mostly cleaned up now.
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Now Gone Fronty B, 2004 2.2 DTi Olympus (SD04) viewtopic.php?f=18&t=57397 -- Best DTH upgrade ever Tuning Box Fronty B, 2001 2.2i SWB Limited (Y48 ) viewtopic.php?f=16&t=50727 Fronty B, 1999 2.2i LWB Limited (V924) Fronty B, 1998 2.2i LWB Limited (T934) viewtopic.php?f=16&t=48369 Fronty A, 1995 2.4l LWB "There are NO silly questions... Just expensive mistakes"
Re: Removing Oil & Brake Fluid from TarmacWill have to try some of these meself.. Holly and Lara have left a couple of oil deposits on my brick parking area which I'll need to at least make an effort to shift..
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i've covered most of our parking area in front of the house, it's paved rather than brick. But I will have a go with most of the above remidies... The greatest lesson in life is to know that even us idiots are right sometimes
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Re: Removing Oil & Brake Fluid from TarmacG101. You can get it on ebay. We use it at work, breaks up grease and oils, good stuff, wear gloves if you use it neat!!!!!
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