Driveway stains
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Driveway stains
I have had oil stains on driveways for years, and have finally devised a way to get rid of them. (besides fixing the oil leak! LOL)
I use a product called 'Dunk', which is just a parts cleaner, and I spray it on the area and work it in with a bristle brush. Then I spray it good again, and break out the speed-dry. I spread it on 1/8 inch thick, and take out a sanding block with a good 40-80 grit paper and grind the speed-dry into the concrete thoroughly. I use circular motions at first, then finish in the direction of the concrete swept finish (if broomed). Don't be afraid to use more speed dry if you still see the stain. Finally, get the garden hose or pressure washer, and rinse it away!
Try it, you'll like it! Works on sidewalks and asphault streets as well.
Enjoy!
From wild western Canada
Mark
I use a product called 'Dunk', which is just a parts cleaner, and I spray it on the area and work it in with a bristle brush. Then I spray it good again, and break out the speed-dry. I spread it on 1/8 inch thick, and take out a sanding block with a good 40-80 grit paper and grind the speed-dry into the concrete thoroughly. I use circular motions at first, then finish in the direction of the concrete swept finish (if broomed). Don't be afraid to use more speed dry if you still see the stain. Finally, get the garden hose or pressure washer, and rinse it away!
Try it, you'll like it! Works on sidewalks and asphault streets as well.
Enjoy!
From wild western Canada
Mark
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To have more fun with the oil dry...
You need the following supplies:
-2 12-packs of beer
-Boom Box
-Golden oldies music
-A couple of buddies
-Bag of oil dry or clay cat litter
To make this work, you need to consume a lot of the beer, scatter litter or oil dry all over the stains, then do the twist, Chubby Checkers style, on the oil dry etc. This will bring stares from the neighbors but it you have consumed enough refreshments you won't care. Tell them they can join the party but they have to BYOB...
BTW- You will need a broom or a hose the next morning. DO NOT attempt to use the shop vac or you will be struck down by the neighbors and the morning after beer gods.
You need the following supplies:
-2 12-packs of beer
-Boom Box
-Golden oldies music
-A couple of buddies
-Bag of oil dry or clay cat litter
To make this work, you need to consume a lot of the beer, scatter litter or oil dry all over the stains, then do the twist, Chubby Checkers style, on the oil dry etc. This will bring stares from the neighbors but it you have consumed enough refreshments you won't care. Tell them they can join the party but they have to BYOB...
BTW- You will need a broom or a hose the next morning. DO NOT attempt to use the shop vac or you will be struck down by the neighbors and the morning after beer gods.
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An old brick makes an excellent tool for grinding in the oil dry. You can even make a handle to push it around like a mop with one hand leaving the other hand free for the beer.
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Ok guys, but be careful when drinking... You might forget what you are doing, and dump OIL on the driveway, strap on bricks for skates, and mash the oil into the drive...
Mark
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Brick skates.... What a concept!! 
You do have a patent on that idea don't you? You could use used oil on any tennis court or B-Ball court and turn them into skating rinks. Sounds like a huge money maker to me
As far as the brick mop... Tie a brick to a rope around the dog's neck and let him drag it around. Keep both hands on the beer so it does not spill
You do have a patent on that idea don't you? You could use used oil on any tennis court or B-Ball court and turn them into skating rinks. Sounds like a huge money maker to me
As far as the brick mop... Tie a brick to a rope around the dog's neck and let him drag it around. Keep both hands on the beer so it does not spill
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Yes, I have a patent. Because I am in Canada, and it is our national sport, I had to come up with a way to keep playing in the summer...
It is called "Oil Hockey".
They are having a special season of the sport in Kuwait right now. BIG rink, just made; Bricks cost less there too, apparently.
Mark
It is called "Oil Hockey".
They are having a special season of the sport in Kuwait right now. BIG rink, just made; Bricks cost less there too, apparently.
Mark
