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    Oil spots

    Ok, got my apron on now. Got a bit carried away when oiling the chain and been left with oil on the driveway. What do you use to remove yours ? Hot soapy water just doesn't do it. I've got some chlorine granules and PH modifier (fancy baking soda stuff I think) for the spa pool. Bleach maybe ? Suggestions pls. Thanks
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    Engine degreaser for a quick fix, garden lime for a slower one.
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    Yes... Take a bit of dry sand and cover the spot with it. After a few days most of the oil will have sticked to the sand... Danger passed.

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    I just use a bit of Brake Cleaner - comes in a spray can, spray it on wipe it off, works a treat.
    60% of the time, it works everytime

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    Quote Originally Posted by hellnback View Post
    I just use a bit of Brake Cleaner - comes in a spray can, spray it on wipe it off, works a treat.
    mmmmm I've got some of that. Will give it a try.
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    And for next time put something down,

    I have a few old bits of carpet i put down in garage when gonna clean something and make a bit of a mess

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    Personally I dont care about a little oil on the drive, but because I know concrete quite well, use an acid wash... PM Idrumm he's a concrete scientist (haha) and he can tell you where to get it.
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    I'm not so messy with the bike, but every time I give my cage an oil change some old oil ends up on the driveway. I just apply heaps of dishwashing detergent and give it a good scrub with a stiff yard broom, spray a very small amount of water on it, give it another damn good scrub until the foam goes a shitty brown colour, and hose it away. Worked for me just yesterday.
    Last edited by Shadows; 12th December 2006 at 01:11. Reason: Speights

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