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Old 11-10-2007, 01:48 PM
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Can anyone recommend a good product or process for removing grease/oil stains in concrete driveway or garage floor? I've got a few good ones that I have to remove from these motors.



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Old 11-10-2007, 03:42 PM
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Brake cleaner.
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Dawn detergent, Ajax or Comet, & waterless hand cleaner work Ok as well.
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Wet the area good with minerals spirits, and keep it wet(towels or rags) so it will penetrate instead of drying out. After an hour or so, use the soap( I like hot water) recommended above^^. It should lift the oil to the surface as the water gets under the spirits, and soaks into the concrete.
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Old 11-10-2007, 04:17 PM
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There's a product called Castrol Super Clean. Its available at automotive stores like Shucks NAPA etc.
It de-solubalizes the oil. spray it on, scrub in a little w/ nylon brush, then hose it off..
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