bradleyh_15 Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 As above really guys! My girlfriends car seams to of had an accident on the drive and need to get it off! So am I going to have to jet wash it off or does anyone know of any tricks to make things easier?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cje001 Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wantthatone Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 absorbent granuals, put them down and leave for a day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilentAgro Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 It looks a mess for a bit. But i have used Flower (the stuff you use for cooking) To clear it up. I can't remember how long it takes but it worked really well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky49 Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 Turn the bricks over dude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobUK Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 Coke or lemonade is supposed to work.... My drive is gravel so I just scoop it up and chuck it in the bin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradleyh_15 Posted May 21, 2011 Author Share Posted May 21, 2011 Turn the bricks over dude I can't they are set in concrete or I would have that was my firs option Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradleyh_15 Posted May 21, 2011 Author Share Posted May 21, 2011 absorbent granuals, put them down and leave for a day What sort of absorbent granuals? There is no laying oil it's just absorbed into the bricks to leave a stain! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRD DAN Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 brick acid will make them look nice and new but depends how long the oil has been there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 If the bricks aren't sealed then you will struggle to get rid of it as they act like a sponge and suck the oil in. Brick acid will help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradleyh_15 Posted May 21, 2011 Author Share Posted May 21, 2011 Coke or lemonade is supposed to work.... My drive is gravel so I just scoop it up and chuck it in the bin Does the gravel not damage your wheels when they ping off your tyres? But yeah a he'll of a lot easier to do that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradleyh_15 Posted May 21, 2011 Author Share Posted May 21, 2011 brick acid will make them look nice and new but depends how long the oil has been there Ah ha it's only been on about a week! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradleyh_15 Posted May 21, 2011 Author Share Posted May 21, 2011 If the bricks aren't sealed then you will struggle to get rid of it as they act like a sponge and suck the oil in. Brick acid will help Ah 2 people saying the same always good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradleyh_15 Posted May 21, 2011 Author Share Posted May 21, 2011 It looks a mess for a bit. But i have used Flower (the stuff you use for cooking) To clear it up. self raising or plain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 It looks a mess for a bit. But i have used Flower (the stuff you use for cooking) To clear it up. I can't remember how long it takes but it worked really well. You cook with flowers?? Or do you mean flour Absorbant granuals might help, and next time get some drip trays lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 Ah ha it's only been on about a week! It will be sucked into the brick by now so i doubt you'll ever get it gone 100% but try attacking with the brick acid a few times Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul372 Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 there loads of diffrent types of degreaser that might do the trick, it worked on my drive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilentAgro Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 Lmao.. I don't cook, I might of done it with flowers and got told never to cook again. Flour indeed. Doesn't matter which one. I used it on a fresh oil spill though. Not sure about an old one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 Brick acid is good, also washing up liquid with a small amount of water allowed to soak in, keep applying over days (just pour on). The idea is to let it penetrate as far as the oil, people make the mistake of putting something on and washing it off straight away and this only takes away the surface oil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradleyh_15 Posted May 21, 2011 Author Share Posted May 21, 2011 It will be sucked into the brick by now so i doubt you'll ever get it gone 100% but try attacking with the brick acid a few times Thanks mate looks like I'm off to the local focus or bolster yard tomorrow then! That's my Sunday sorted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieS Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 Park a car over it and move? Last resort I suppose! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 Dont you mean its your girlfriends sunday sorted, its here mess! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 You got a Screwfix local as they do brick acid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 Swarfega FTW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradleyh_15 Posted May 21, 2011 Author Share Posted May 21, 2011 Brick acid is good, also washing up liquid with a small amount of water allowed to soak in, keep applying over days (just pour on). The idea is to let it penetrate as far as the oil, people make the mistake of putting something on and washing it off straight away and this only takes away the surface oil. sounds like something I can do now I'll give it a go and ill go get brick acid tomorrow and if it does not work I'll use the acid! Thanks guys such a wealth of knowledge on hear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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