oil stain on block paving ....help needed

[Robbi]

evening all, looking to tap into the expertise here on the forum.

i have a large engine oil stain on the block paving in my drive and i need to get it off, i've tried covering it with washing up liquid and jet washing it but with no success at all. Does anyone know a secret way of removing the oil stain ? help gratefully recieved as SWMBO is threatening to rip my head off if i don't get it cleaned up soon !

thanks guys.

Robbi

 

[ex-member Raikey]

same happened to me mate,...

remove the stained blocks, turn em over and drop them back in,.

saying that,. my blocks were symetrical,...

 

[Robbi]

not sure if these blocks are champhered on the underside, i'll have to check it out at the weekend.

 

[beenn]

Have a look here...
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.php?t=536533&page=2

 

[wicca]

After removing the old engine from my boat, the engine bay and bilge (Fibreglass) were thick with 35 years worth of oil stain and general gunge. I used an aerosol called 'Hyper Clean' made by Comma. It's a degreasing agent and after a few soakings and a bit of scrubbing with a nylon pan scrubbing brush the engine bay and bilge were sparkling. Might be worth a try..

 

[sasquatch]

Try a rag soaked in petrol sat on it overnight then a fresh drop of petrol in the morning and a good rub with a fresh rag. Used to work on my parent's cement driveway when my Camaro left it's mark and my dad got upset about his driveway not being pristine

 

[Robbi]

Beenn, you're a genious mate many thanks indeed

 

[Imagedude]

I used the gentle heat of a blowtorch to burn off the oil but beware of little bits of brick exploding in the heat.

 

[Robbi]

I used the gentle heat of a blowtorch to burn off the oil but beware of little bits of brick exploding in the heat.

tried that with no success at all

 

[vizsla]

Solvent spray or as raikey ses drill the block and turn over or pimch a block from someware not seen if possible

 

[Imagedude]

tried that with no success at all

Burn it, wire brush it then leave the remaining stain to fade in the sun for a couple of years. Job done.

 

[Robbi]

i have this weekend or loose my head !!

 

[pauljm116]

My mechanic told me to pour coke on the patch, leave it for a couple of minutes then scrub it and that gets rid of it, I havent got round to trying it yet. Would only get cheap cola though.