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HungryHank · 03-31-2009, 02:24 AM

I just got a letter saying the Home Owner's Association will be giving me a visit.

I was looking to clean all the oil stains from my driveway before I meet them on friday.

Any suggestions?

EvilRB · 03-31-2009, 02:28 AM

cheapest easiest way is kitty litter, we use it at my shop all the time.

leave it there let it soak it up and brush it off with a broom and repeat if necessary.

HungryHank · 03-31-2009, 02:37 AM

the thing is, the stains are already there

I use kitty litter as well.

but I have dried stains on the driveway.

Im going to try and cover what I can by parking cars on the driveway but there is still a small amount left.

I want to make it seem like I dont even touch cars and hope I dont get fined.

s13boy89 · 03-31-2009, 02:38 AM

degreaser and a pressure washer

karl wasabi · 03-31-2009, 02:39 AM

They sell concrete cleaner at the hardware store. I'll need to do this as well. Dad is starting to get irritated from all the oil stains. lolz.

SochBAT · 03-31-2009, 02:46 AM

Same here. My driveway is seriously stained to shit.
Lets have a Driveway Degreaser Day! This Sunday!
Post pics before and after. And what you use.

HungryHank · 03-31-2009, 02:59 AM

i was thinking of using muriatic acid.

ill buy a few different chemicals tomorrow and just mess with them see what works

gotspins13 · 03-31-2009, 03:25 AM

i got a way easier way! its cost a little but works great,
okay pour gasoline all over your driveway or wherever you got stains, it brings it right up and cleans it, set it on fire if you need to=]
try it on one spot with out the fire and on another with.
did this on my friends drive way worked like a charm

TravisSW · 03-31-2009, 05:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gotspins13

i got a way easier way! its cost a little but works great,
okay pour gasoline all over your driveway or wherever you got stains, it brings it right up and cleans it, set it on fire if you need to=]
try it on one spot with out the fire and on another with.
did this on my friends drive way worked like a charm

I sense incoming lol's.

lol

Edgar · 03-31-2009, 06:09 AM

try oxyclean and scrub scrub scrub

the detergent kind

driftking777 · 03-31-2009, 07:31 AM

^^^i was going to post something similar to this

add some water to the stain, springkle bead style detergent (tide ect) then take a broom/brush, and scrub the hell out of it. Wash, rinse, repeat as necessary

trsilvias13 · 03-31-2009, 11:23 AM

For kitty litter, you arent just throwing it on and then letting it soak are you?

You should pour on stain, and then crush them into the ground until it turns into powder (just wear old boots and stomp) and then sweep. That should work. I did this many times before.

ANVIL · 03-31-2009, 11:31 AM

how old is the oldest stain you guys were able to remove?

***CrimsonRockett*** · 03-31-2009, 11:32 AM

Degreaser + broom + hose = clean.

That's what works for me.

Some "industrial strength" degreaser I buy at Sam's Club.

Insanely strong.

murda-c · 03-31-2009, 11:33 AM

Put oil over the rest of the driveway.

*DALAZ_68* · 03-31-2009, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by murda-c

Put oil over the rest of the driveway.

my thoughts exactly...

why would you live were there HOA...its like u live at camp and they tell you how to live...

sridings13 · 03-31-2009, 11:49 AM

i used kitty litter on mine and then power washed afterwards with bleach

DevilZ · 03-31-2009, 11:59 AM

even if the stains are old. kitty litter + old shoe = nice drive way again. What you want to do is use your shoe step on the kitty litter where the stain is and rub or twist your shoe to the stain, than sweep it off.... DONT USE WATER!!! it'll go to the ocean and thats messed up.

veeates36 · 03-31-2009, 12:09 PM

My brother does all sorts of hard surface cleaning (Tile, Grout, Hardwood, Carpet, Pressure Washing he can even get your car interior looking like new)he just did his own driveway and patio.. No lie it looks as good as new.. He's very economic too. PM me if you'd like his number. Good luck

SochBAT · 03-31-2009, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DevilZ

DONT USE WATER!!! it'll go to the ocean and thats messed up.

I don't know why, but this comment has me LOLing so hard.

My ribs hurt.

Good show old chum!

Matej · 03-31-2009, 12:44 PM

Buy some spraypaint that matches the color of your driveway.

HungryHank · 03-31-2009, 02:31 PM

Just woke up, I will try tide/kitty litter and some high pressure water see if that does the trick.

***FaLKoN240*** · 03-31-2009, 02:58 PM

I'm waiting for the results of this one, I got power steering fluid, tire shine, and oil on my shit. My mom ain't to happy about it either. LOL.

!Zar! · 03-31-2009, 03:10 PM

Gasoline.

Engine degreaser works well also.

Antihero983 · 03-31-2009, 03:41 PM

dude, you need a shamwow. it'll lift the stains right up lawlz.

or, shoot the homeowners assoc, and use their blood to scrub your driveway.

BustedS13 · 03-31-2009, 04:18 PM

engine degreaser. let it sit for a while then spray it off with a power washer, problem solved

lol home owners association

flip3d · 03-31-2009, 05:23 PM

Gasoline ftw. It's pretty annoying how powerful it is. Took all the paint off my garage floor :P

opponheimer · 03-31-2009, 05:25 PM

Gasoline eats through asphalt dumbasses.

Brake parts cleaner if its small...

Or detergent/water/hand scrub brush...

They self clean after 4 months of rain usually though.

!Zar! · 03-31-2009, 05:30 PM

It's fine as long as it's used in moderation.

mkiv98 · 03-31-2009, 08:16 PM

+1 on shamwow

03-31-2009, 02:24 AM	#1
HungryHank BANNED Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: 123klan - Southern California Baby Killer Gang Posts: 708 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	Cleaning Oil stains on my driveway I just got a letter saying the Home Owner's Association will be giving me a visit. I was looking to clean all the oil stains from my driveway before I meet them on friday. Any suggestions?

03-31-2009, 02:28 AM	#2
EvilRB Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: SO CAL Posts: 1,418 Trader Rating: (19) Feedback Score: 19 reviews	cheapest easiest way is kitty litter, we use it at my shop all the time. leave it there let it soak it up and brush it off with a broom and repeat if necessary. __________________

03-31-2009, 02:38 AM	#4
s13boy89 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: anaheim Age: 35 Posts: 1,991 Trader Rating: (11) Feedback Score: 11 reviews	degreaser and a pressure washer __________________ I have kids running around here I dont want to use an xxr as a coffe table

03-31-2009, 02:39 AM	#5
karl wasabi Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Walnut/SoCal Posts: 3,898 Trader Rating: (41) Feedback Score: 41 reviews	They sell concrete cleaner at the hardware store. I'll need to do this as well. Dad is starting to get irritated from all the oil stains. lolz. __________________ Karl Wasabi Private Seller - Review Thread

03-31-2009, 03:25 AM	#8
gotspins13 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NorCAl//Sacramento Posts: 944 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i got a way easier way! its cost a little but works great, okay pour gasoline all over your driveway or wherever you got stains, it brings it right up and cleans it, set it on fire if you need to=] try it on one spot with out the fire and on another with. did this on my friends drive way worked like a charm __________________ perfectly said! FJ20ET 16 valve - the holy grail of Nissan engines

03-31-2009, 02:37 AM	#3
HungryHank BANNED Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: 123klan - Southern California Baby Killer Gang Posts: 708 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	the thing is, the stains are already there I use kitty litter as well. but I have dried stains on the driveway. Im going to try and cover what I can by parking cars on the driveway but there is still a small amount left. I want to make it seem like I dont even touch cars and hope I dont get fined.

03-31-2009, 02:46 AM	#6
SochBAT Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Abilene, TX Age: 39 Posts: 6,428 Trader Rating: (9) Rides Gallery: SochBAT Feedback Score: 9 reviews	Same here. My driveway is seriously stained to shit. Lets have a Driveway Degreaser Day! This Sunday! Post pics before and after. And what you use.

03-31-2009, 02:59 AM	#7
HungryHank BANNED Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: 123klan - Southern California Baby Killer Gang Posts: 708 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	i was thinking of using muriatic acid. ill buy a few different chemicals tomorrow and just mess with them see what works

03-31-2009, 06:09 AM	#10
Edgar Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Indianapolis,IN Posts: 4,980 Trader Rating: (13) Feedback Score: 13 reviews	try oxyclean and scrub scrub scrub the detergent kind __________________ Drift Indy

03-31-2009, 07:31 AM	#11
driftking777 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: South Dakota Posts: 554 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	^^^i was going to post something similar to this add some water to the stain, springkle bead style detergent (tide ect) then take a broom/brush, and scrub the hell out of it. Wash, rinse, repeat as necessary __________________ Your RX7 has a rotary? Odd, You must have gotten the base model."

03-31-2009, 11:23 AM	#12
trsilvias13 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,995 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	For kitty litter, you arent just throwing it on and then letting it soak are you? You should pour on stain, and then crush them into the ground until it turns into powder (just wear old boots and stomp) and then sweep. That should work. I did this many times before.

03-31-2009, 11:31 AM	#13
ANVIL Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 1,174 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	how old is the oldest stain you guys were able to remove?

03-31-2009, 11:33 AM	#15
murda-c Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Montgomery County, MD Age: 36 Posts: 3,198 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Put oil over the rest of the driveway. __________________

03-31-2009, 11:49 AM	#17
sridings13 BANNED Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: east carolina university Age: 37 Posts: 7 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i used kitty litter on mine and then power washed afterwards with bleach

03-31-2009, 11:59 AM	#18
DevilZ Leaky Injector Join Date: May 2007 Location: SD Age: 40 Posts: 135 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	even if the stains are old. kitty litter + old shoe = nice drive way again. What you want to do is use your shoe step on the kitty litter where the stain is and rub or twist your shoe to the stain, than sweep it off.... DONT USE WATER!!! it'll go to the ocean and thats messed up.

03-31-2009, 12:09 PM	#19
veeates36 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: reseda ca Posts: 1,041 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	My brother does all sorts of hard surface cleaning (Tile, Grout, Hardwood, Carpet, Pressure Washing he can even get your car interior looking like new)he just did his own driveway and patio.. No lie it looks as good as new.. He's very economic too. PM me if you'd like his number. Good luck __________________ Zombi_Army... Coming Soon

03-31-2009, 12:44 PM	#21
Matej Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: N/A Posts: 9,423 Trader Rating: (39) Feedback Score: 39 reviews	Buy some spraypaint that matches the color of your driveway.

03-31-2009, 02:31 PM	#22
HungryHank BANNED Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: 123klan - Southern California Baby Killer Gang Posts: 708 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	Just woke up, I will try tide/kitty litter and some high pressure water see if that does the trick.

03-31-2009, 02:58 PM	#23
*FaLKoN240* Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SoCal Temecula Posts: 16,893 Trader Rating: (73) Feedback Score: 73 reviews	I'm waiting for the results of this one, I got power steering fluid, tire shine, and oil on my shit. My mom ain't to happy about it either. LOL. __________________ Best way to do business with me? Make your best offer FIRST.

03-31-2009, 03:10 PM	#24
!Zar! Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: North Korea Posts: 14,579 Trader Rating: (27) Feedback Score: 27 reviews	Gasoline. Engine degreaser works well also. __________________

03-31-2009, 03:41 PM	#25
Antihero983 Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Gilmanton, NH Age: 40 Posts: 4,409 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: Antihero983 Feedback Score: 2 reviews	dude, you need a shamwow. it'll lift the stains right up lawlz. or, shoot the homeowners assoc, and use their blood to scrub your driveway. __________________ "So here I am, right back at it again, just like I've always been"

03-31-2009, 04:18 PM	#26
BustedS13 Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Phoenix AZ Age: 40 Posts: 10,287 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	engine degreaser. let it sit for a while then spray it off with a power washer, problem solved lol home owners association __________________

03-31-2009, 05:23 PM	#27
flip3d Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ft Lauderdale, FL Age: 37 Posts: 1,473 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Gasoline ftw. It's pretty annoying how powerful it is. Took all the paint off my garage floor :P

03-31-2009, 05:25 PM	#28
opponheimer Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bikini Atoll Posts: 1,267 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Gasoline eats through asphalt dumbasses. Brake parts cleaner if its small... Or detergent/water/hand scrub brush... They self clean after 4 months of rain usually though. __________________ SR20 & RB20/25/26 in s13/s14 Wiring from $125 to $200.. Best prices EVER.

03-31-2009, 05:30 PM	#29
!Zar! Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: North Korea Posts: 14,579 Trader Rating: (27) Feedback Score: 27 reviews	It's fine as long as it's used in moderation. __________________

03-31-2009, 08:16 PM	#30
mkiv98 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Berkeley Age: 37 Posts: 378 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	+1 on shamwow