skinnyshrek 0 #1 December 7, 2005 Hey, i am doing a pressure washing job. Anyone have any knowledge of how to get rid of oil stains in the garage? I have tried bleach which is great for the driveway. But these stains are tough. Any help appreciated thanks.http://www.skydivethefarm.com do you realize that when you critisize people you dont know over the internet, you become part of a growing society of twats? ARE YOU ONE OF THEM? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The_Don 0 #2 December 7, 2005 Muratic acid.. Careful its strong stuff.I am NOT being loud. I'm being enthusiastic! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
upndownshop 0 #3 December 7, 2005 QuoteHey, i am doing a pressure washing job. Anyone have any knowledge of how to get rid of oil stains in the garage? I have tried bleach which is great for the driveway. But these stains are tough. Any help appreciated thanks. try tyde, the powder and scrub with a broom. hey your back what ya bring me? just thought of something, spread cat litter on it for a couple of days, it will soak it up then scrub with tyde Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skinnyshrek 0 #4 December 7, 2005 I get that from pool places don't i?http://www.skydivethefarm.com do you realize that when you critisize people you dont know over the internet, you become part of a growing society of twats? ARE YOU ONE OF THEM? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ReBirth 0 #5 December 7, 2005 Probably easier to stain the rest of the floor. Or paint it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #6 December 7, 2005 I read this in a magazine but haven't tried it yet...it said to use mineral spirits and a stiff brush to get some of the oil up. Then, cover it with cat litter overnight to soak up the stain. Clean it up tomorrow.She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The_Don 0 #7 December 7, 2005 QuoteI get that from pool places don't i? Hardware store.I am NOT being loud. I'm being enthusiastic! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kingbunky 3 #8 December 7, 2005 some stuff called tsp (tri sodium phosphate maybe?) anywho, it works on asphalt, i think it's good for concrete as well."Hang on a sec, the young'uns are throwin' beer cans at a golf cart." MB4252 TDS699 killing threads since 2001 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skinnyshrek 0 #9 December 7, 2005 I don't know if the customer wants cat litter in his garage..lol Just looked up Muratic acid that seems to be the key...Thing is i can't mix it with bleach can i?http://www.skydivethefarm.com do you realize that when you critisize people you dont know over the internet, you become part of a growing society of twats? ARE YOU ONE OF THEM? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
upndownshop 0 #10 December 7, 2005 QuoteProbably easier to stain the rest of the floor. Or paint it. good answer!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The_Don 0 #11 December 7, 2005 QuoteI don't know if the customer wants cat litter in his garage..lol Just looked up Muratic acid that seems to be the key...Thing is i can't mix it with bleach can i?Don't mix it with ANYTHING ! it will do the job.. Old redneck teaches old brit !!I am NOT being loud. I'm being enthusiastic! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
upndownshop 0 #12 December 7, 2005 QuoteI don't know if the customer wants cat litter in his garage..lol Just looked up Muratic acid that seems to be the key...Thing is i can't mix it with bleach can i? I dont think you should play with that acid...its nasty stuff..and I know you cat litter will work, we used it the shop bays when I was in the automotive business Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skinnyshrek 0 #13 December 7, 2005 Hey, i think don the redneck knows...What do you mean don't mess with it? All you do is poor it on the floor don't ya. Then use the pressure washer!http://www.skydivethefarm.com do you realize that when you critisize people you dont know over the internet, you become part of a growing society of twats? ARE YOU ONE OF THEM? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The_Don 0 #14 December 7, 2005 I told him its strong. But it depends on how clean you want it . kitty litter wont make it clean like new ..I am NOT being loud. I'm being enthusiastic! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
upndownshop 0 #15 December 7, 2005 QuoteHey, i think don the redneck knows...What do you mean don't mess with it? All you do is poor it on the floor don't ya. Then use the pressure washer! dont touch it, or let it get on anything else, shoes, clothes, any other chemicals in the garage..not an expert but be careful my friend. where is my gift from england...is she cute Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skinnyshrek 0 #16 December 7, 2005 cute english women While i was in the pubs over there i was looking around. I think maybe i saw 2 maybe 3 at a push. Stick with American women much sexierhttp://www.skydivethefarm.com do you realize that when you critisize people you dont know over the internet, you become part of a growing society of twats? ARE YOU ONE OF THEM? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The_Don 0 #17 December 7, 2005 QuoteHey, i think don the redneck knows...What do you mean don't mess with it? All you do is poor it on the floor don't ya. Then use the pressure washer! NO! just a hose , lots of fresh air & a broom . STRONG STUFF !!!!I am NOT being loud. I'm being enthusiastic! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skinnyshrek 0 #18 December 7, 2005 damn this is getting complicated..lol why cant i use a pressure washer on this floor along with the acidhttp://www.skydivethefarm.com do you realize that when you critisize people you dont know over the internet, you become part of a growing society of twats? ARE YOU ONE OF THEM? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #19 December 7, 2005 Then what does he use to fill in the deep hole in the concrete?My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The_Don 0 #20 December 7, 2005 Quotedamn this is getting complicated..lol why cant i use a pressure washer on this floor along with the acid Just pour a little on the stain . OK! smear it around with the broom. then hose it off. YOU DON'T want to splatter it all over !! The fumes will tell you why!! I am NOT being loud. I'm being enthusiastic! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #21 December 7, 2005 QuoteI read this in a magazine but haven't tried it yet...it said to use mineral spirits and a stiff brush to get some of the oil up. Then, cover it with cat litter overnight to soak up the stain. Clean it up tomorrow. ____________________________________ You bet! I've done that for years. It leaves the spot cleaner than the rest of the drive-way or garage floor. I learned that, pushin' a broom in a truck garage. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #22 December 7, 2005 QuoteMuratic acid.. Careful its strong stuff. That was the first thing that came to mind when I read Shrek's post... It's Muriatic... you do have to be careful with it, and not just because it's a strong acid. Don't leave traces of it laying around after you're finished. Dogs are drawn to it like antifreeze. They lap it up and die... I had the oil pan in my old Porsche 914 give out one day and spill the entire contents over my friend and roommate's driveway... I got a pressure washer and was only able to get as good as a light stain.... Now, 8 years later, the rest of the driveway has caught up to it and you can't see where the stain was."Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skinnyshrek 0 #23 December 7, 2005 Avoided the muriatic as the pool place said not to use it. I went for a DE-Greaser from Auto Zone. Seems to be doing the trick. Apparently, the acid shit will burn a hole through anything.http://www.skydivethefarm.com do you realize that when you critisize people you dont know over the internet, you become part of a growing society of twats? ARE YOU ONE OF THEM? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slappie 9 #24 December 7, 2005 QuoteApparently, the acid shit will burn a hole through anything. The word acid would have triggered a warning in my head. You should by some just for shits n giggle. Get a beer can, place it in the driveway and pour some Muriatic acid in/on it. Then watch... Amazing what that stuff eats. "Find out just what any people will quietly submit to and you have found out the exact measure of injustice and wrong which will be imposed upon them." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skinnyshrek 0 #25 December 7, 2005 I was thinking more on my old neighbours car. Q. If it burns through anything what do they hold it in....lolhttp://www.skydivethefarm.com do you realize that when you critisize people you dont know over the internet, you become part of a growing society of twats? ARE YOU ONE OF THEM? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
