Thread: Oil stains on concrete

More oil for the non-oily bits.
That way it will look 'normal'.

Or think of it as a badge of honor for all the mechanical triumphs you've had there over the years

Poor some petrol on it, give it a few seconds then just wipe it up with a rag.

Obviously goes without saying that all naked flames/smokes/bushfires/bbqs/etc should not be around this...

Originally Posted by debruiser

Poor some petrol on it, give it a few seconds then just wipe it up with a rag.

Obviously goes without saying that all naked flames/smokes/bushfires/bbqs/etc should not be around this...

or turps.
Don.

Originally Posted by Don 130

or turps.
Don.

That works too???

Concrete Oil Stains How to Remove Oil from Concrete - The Concrete Network


Turps works when the stain is fresh but not sure after it's been left for some time. Article above mentions making a poultice, sounds like a plan.....

Colin

Autosmart australia make a product called G101 . It is a fantastic degreaser and os non caustic. It is very strong and will etch polished aluminum...����. It is awesome on concrete and engines etc

I just finished cleaning heavy diesel engine oil and hydraulic oil off my son's driveway, he bought a box (12) of spray cans of degreaser ( $2 cans you get from your local parts shop). Spray onto oil and let soak in, but don't let dry, fire up small Karcher pressure washer and give it a blast, I had to do it twice, but it passed Bond inspection, this degreaser is Biodegradable and water based, but try and wash it onto the lawn instead of the gutter, Regards Frank.

Originally Posted by gromit

Concrete Oil Stains How to Remove Oil from Concrete - The Concrete Network


Turps works when the stain is fresh but not sure after it's been left for some time. Article above mentions making a poultice, sounds like a plan.....

Colin

Originally Posted by gromit

Concrete Oil Stains How to Remove Oil from Concrete - The Concrete Network


Turps works when the stain is fresh but not sure after it's been left for some time. Article above mentions making a poultice, sounds like a plan.....

Colin

For old oil stains put some fresh dry cement onto the concrete. Let it sit for at least 24 hrs then brush off. I accidentally did this once with a dry concrete mix on old oil stains and they had disappeared when I got around to cleaning up the site. Cement works quicker.

Degreaser works ok as well ...