<VV> Getting oil off concrete

J R Read_HML hmlinc at sbcglobal.net
Thu Oct 9 12:16:43 EDT 2008


Well, I don't think you want to use brake clean of other solvents on 
blacktop.  So I guess you are stuck with the "kitty litter" or oil dry 
approach - possibly followed up with some dish washing liquid soap.
Later, JR

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tom Lopez" <twlopez at gmail.com>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Thursday, October 09, 2008 10:35 AM
Subject: Re: <VV> Getting oil off concrete


> believe it or not kitty litter has worked wonders for me. I use an amount
> relative to the size of the stain then grind it into a powder with my
> foot...(think about doing the twist in your driveway) let it sit overnight
> sweep up the powder then let the fine remainder sit another day. After 
> that
> I hose it off and pretty much have it gone. Another not so eco-friendly 
> way
> to remove stains are with charcoal lighter fluid. Just spray on and hose
> off. the key is to get the stains while they are still wet or relatively
> damp.
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