Bricks, Masonry, Asphalt and Concrete - Oil spots in driveway
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02-06-02, 12:55 PM
I have tried degreaser, rented a hot water pressure cleaner, kitty litter, and spots remain. Can you advise me what next? I rent, so redoing the driveway is not an option.
RobSchaef
02-06-02, 02:03 PM
Hum, maybe concrete stain to make it all the same color? Can you show us a picture?
KC~76
02-07-02, 12:47 AM
This is kind of unsettling to think about, considering we drink it, but try Coca-Cola. It can sometimes take rust and oil stains out of concrete. Also works on toilet bowls.
BRICK4U
02-09-02, 07:06 PM
Do you have an asphalt , concrete or exposed aggregate driveway?
Remember, that each of those materials are very porous... and no matter how much you can get off the surface... some stain is likely to remain embedded in the drive.
Has the driveway ever been sealed with either an asphalt or concrete sealer? This should be done to assist in future stains... however, it only gives you a little time to get the staining liquid off the surface... it will not totally prevent stains.
Good luck.
www.southsidebuilders.com
Remember, that each of those materials are very porous... and no matter how much you can get off the surface... some stain is likely to remain embedded in the drive.
Has the driveway ever been sealed with either an asphalt or concrete sealer? This should be done to assist in future stains... however, it only gives you a little time to get the staining liquid off the surface... it will not totally prevent stains.
Good luck.
www.southsidebuilders.com