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Old 09-11-2007, 03:42 PM
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Default BAD oil stains. How to remove them?

Ok guys, got a question for yah. My garage has some BAD oil stains. I had 3 gallons of old oil spill all over my floor. It had chance to sit there for almost a year (couldn't see it, don't ask) And then numerous spills from changing oil/transmission fluid, etc.

What is the BEST product to use when its in a garage and you really don't want to use alot of water but want SUPER clean cement. Trying to be nice to my wallet too, so help meh out!

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i would pour some Castrol SuperClean concentrate on the floor and let it soak. I have never tried it, but I have seen what it can do to engine parts, and it is by far my favorite cleaning chemical.

Only $9.99 for a gallon jug
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http://www.clean-rite.com/8BA6A63D422E4C97A44E6C765FDA0FFB.asp?cat_id=D1DB07 C5EE334DDB9CA4877C260DE4E7&pcs_key=E82E5235EBE5428 88CB84450C1145F56&retpage=%2F38244E3B5419490FAE195 D18161C5B9D%2Easp&nm=Purple+Power+Cleaner&spath=Ho me+>+Industrial+Cleaners&path=Home+>+Industrial+Cl eaners&sc_id=

Works GREAT!!

You can also buy it in the automotive section of WalMart.
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Not to threadjack, but has anyone had any success on asphalt? I've tried Purple Power on asphalt without any luck.
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Any more suggestions?
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Originally Posted by 95naSTA
Not to threadjack, but has anyone had any success on asphalt? I've tried Purple Power on asphalt without any luck.
I'd love an answer to that myself; had the same results with purple power. :(
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i used dawn on some fresh old spills i had and that worked, but i dunno...
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thats cheap enough to easily try.
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I should mention what I've tried...

Dishwashing Detergent
Simple Green
and Ajax
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The company my dad and uncle work for came out with a product for that a few years ago. I love the name, it'* called Pour N' Restore. We call it **** Restore. I actually have used it, and it works great. It doesn't use water. Just pour it on the spots and let it sit for a while. It soaks up the stains and dries to a powder that you just sweep up.

I found it online at Proper Auto Care. I don't know if you can find it locally in Florida, but I know here we have it at Car Quest.
http://www.properautocare.com/pournrestore.html


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