Suggestions for removing oil spots from driveway?

[scoutabout]

Going to get the driveway resealed soon and wanted to deal with some existing oil spots prior to. Worst area is about the size of a salad plate. Other areas just a few drips here and there.

All suggestions welcome (including getting the dang steering rack seals fixed on the vehicle...)

 

[kmarine]

Re: Suggestions for removing oil spots from driveway?

Prior to seal coating i burn off oil stains with the propane torch i use for shrink wrap. This allows the sealer to adhere to the asphalt.

 

[scoutabout]

Re: Suggestions for removing oil spots from driveway?

Thanks k - interesting approach I hadn't thought of...

 

[NewfieDan]

Re: Suggestions for removing oil spots from driveway?

I use TSP (Tri-Sodium Phosphate). It is a powder. Sprinle it on, add just enough water to make a paste and a little scrubbing with a stiff brush should take it off. Below is a link to show what it looks like.

http://http://www.homedepot.ca/product/trisodium-phosphate-powder-400-g/912197

 

[R Socey]

Re: Suggestions for removing oil spots from driveway?

TSP workes good. If there are risidual stains phosphoric or muratic acid will devour them. I would scrub, and powerwash first - try to avoid using acid but it absolutely works if all else fails. Dishwashing liquid can also be used, and get the dang steering rack seals fixed!

 

[ajgraz]

Re: Suggestions for removing oil spots from driveway?

^^^ Invite this guy over to powerwash. Then complain that he ruined your driveway.

Note: This is a joke based on the crazy lady thread :facepalm:

 

[R Socey]

Re: Suggestions for removing oil spots from driveway?

^^^ Invite this guy over to powerwash. Then complain that he ruined your driveway.

Note: This is a joke based on the crazy lady thread :facepalm:

Evil lady would be more correct!

 

[korygrandy]

Re: Suggestions for removing oil spots from driveway?

^^^ Invite this guy over to powerwash. Then complain that he ruined your driveway.

Note: This is a joke based on the crazy lady thread :facepalm:

ROFL. Yeah Get R Socey's pressure washer...from what I've heard his setup is quite powerful and you have more potential of getting a full replacement driveway after routine maintenance fails! :facepalm:

 

[fat fanny]

Re: Suggestions for removing oil spots from driveway?

I f all else fails use a grinder or wire wheel

 

[Fireman431]

Re: Suggestions for removing oil spots from driveway?

Muriatic acid (for pools) then pressure wash.

 

[bruceb58]

Re: Suggestions for removing oil spots from driveway?

On concrete driveways, I make a watery paste of OxyClean and let it sit on the spot. Not sure how effective that is on asphalt.

 

[foodfisher]

Re: Suggestions for removing oil spots from driveway?

Petroleum based seal over petroleum based spills over petroleum based surface. I suggest a pressurewash and let dry.

 

[bigdee]

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On concrete I use cat litter and scrub it with a brick...I don't know if this will work on asphalt.

 

[no704]

Re: Suggestions for removing oil spots from driveway?

^^^^^Kmarine sounds like the way to go. Depending on how soaked in it is? Just spots or soft areas? Might need new stringers???

 

[dolluper]

Re: Suggestions for removing oil spots from driveway?

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