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49 Cubber!

04-16-2004 17:52:43

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I know this is OT but I need some help here before the wife gets home from the weeks vacation shes been on and finds gear oil all over her new back porch.I tried my pressure washer but it only took off the stuff on top.The conctret is about a year old if that helps. Iwas changing the foot oil in my boat and for some strange reason walked back up toi the house with the quart container in my hand,it only being about half full,and I guess sometime during the night it got knocked over and yep,near half a quart of 90 wt gear oil all over her new back porch.I gotta get this up as its her sanctuary from me and my old iron!Im desperate!!!!! !!!

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Dave - Illinois

04-17-2004 17:37:10

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Re: Cleaning gear oil off of concrete! in reply to 49 Cubber!, 04-16-2004 17:52:43

Hello 49 Cubber,

Sorry I did not get on this bbs yesterday.

I'm a cleaning contractor. We do many different types of projects including flatwork. Drive-thrus, dumpsters, etc.

Heat is the key. We run about 200 degrees, up to 3000 psi, 8 gpm. We use a surface cleaner that looks kind of like a push lawn mower. We of course also use a degreaser to go after the oil.

Dave Olson - East Central Illinois

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MPJ

04-17-2004 17:23:37

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Re: Cleaning gear oil off of concrete! in reply to 49 Cubber!, 04-16-2004 17:52:43

Take a old battery and dump some of the acid out of it on the spots. They will be clean as new but be careful it will also take off your SKIN!!!!

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Aces

04-17-2004 10:07:48

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Re: Cleaning gear oil off of concrete! in reply to 49 Cubber!, 04-16-2004 17:52:43

49 This I have used many times and it will cleaning solvent, desiel, work it into the spot good and then a good coat of (floor dry) not the cat junk, when it has set long enough to dry good sweep it up you will have a clean floor.

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Bigdog

04-17-2004 07:36:52

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Re: Cleaning gear oil off of concrete! in reply to 49 Cubber!, 04-16-2004 17:52:43

I think we've all overlooked the obvious! Just coat the rest of the floor with used oil. Then wipe it up and you won't be able to tell where the original stain was! Ask her how she likes the new "faux marble" finish you did for her.

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49 Cubber! ROFLMAOWTIME

04-17-2004 08:08:18

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Re: Re: Cleaning gear oil off of concrete! in reply to Bigdog, 04-17-2004 07:36:52

I thought about it!

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49 Cubber!

04-17-2004 03:09:28

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Re: Cleaning gear oil off of concrete! in reply to 49 Cubber!, 04-16-2004 17:52:43

Ithink Ill try all of the methods mentioned!:)Wifes due in this afternoon so I got up extra early t ohead to Wally World.I really appreciate folks,and Im sure my wife does as well.Maybe I wont be sleeping in the barn tonite,although that wont be such a bad thing!

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Don c

04-17-2004 04:25:01

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Re: Re: Cleaning gear oil off of concrete! in reply to 49 Cubber!, 04-17-2004 03:09:28

Have used Carb cleaner and Brake cleaner, works great on any grease or oil, spray and wipe.

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KURT (mi)

04-17-2004 02:14:11

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Re: Cleaning gear oil off of concrete! in reply to 49 Cubber!, 04-16-2004 17:52:43

Try this, it works to a point. Get some plaster (dry powder stuff) and spread it around on the spot about 1/4" thick and then use a solvent like turpintine or paint thinner and rub the plaster into the concrete using the solvent, I did this on my new garage floor from my leaking farmall H and the oil stains now look bleached and discolored, hardly noticable.

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Oklahomatractorrebuilder

04-16-2004 21:27:38

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Re: Cleaning gear oil off of concrete! in reply to 49 Cubber!, 04-16-2004 17:52:43

The auto store I use has some stuff called Purple Power it will take all the stain up if you follow directions. i cleaned my barn floor for the first time in over 30 years after my folks died and it removed all dads old stains.

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RZ(Wa)

04-16-2004 19:04:49

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Re: Cleaning gear oil off of concrete! in reply to 49 Cubber!, 04-16-2004 17:52:43

I've used 'Simple Green' straight from the jug and it worked pretty well. I've also used petroleum based stuff (paint thinner, mineral spirits, hand cleaner, etc.) and all they have done is thin it so it spreads and makes a bigger stain. Guess I don't have the knack for using them since other people darn near swear by them. I was finally able to solve the problem after I put down a good layer of epoxy floor finish. No stains no slip no dust no cracks or chips and no sweat on the cleanup. Pricey, but worth it I think.

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ntmcj

04-16-2004 18:47:59

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Re: Cleaning gear oil off of concrete! in reply to 49 Cubber!, 04-16-2004 17:52:43

Try 'Greased Lightning'. It is a household cleaner found next to 409 and Fantastik in the store. Pour some of it on the spot straight strength and agitate it with a brush. Rinse and repeat. I usually use the dollar store brand. It is basically the same stuff.

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Bob M

04-16-2004 18:23:35

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Re: Cleaning gear oil off of concrete! in reply to 49 Cubber!, 04-16-2004 17:52:43

Have done that myself on several occasions. A couple things I've found work pretty good:

Mix up a paste of powdered dishwasher detergent (Cascade, etc) and hot water - or use the liquid dishwasher stuff right from the jug. Spread it the area on and leave overnight. In the morning hose or pressure wash it off. If any stain remains treat the entire concrete surface with concrete etcher (from Home Depot or wherever) per instructions and rinse again.

For instant relief (but not for the faint of heart): Wet the affected area with gasoline and scrub it in with a stiff brush. Next spread fresh kitty litter over the wetted area to absorb the gas. Finally stand back and throw a match on the kitty litter. When the fire goes out, let it cool down then sweep up the kitty litter. The concrete underneath will be clean as a whistle. WARNING!! USE THIS METHOD AT YOUR OWN RISK - NOT NEAR THE HOUSE! (And NOT when the wife is around...)

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Bob in SE Nebraska

04-16-2004 18:21:56

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Re: Cleaning gear oil off of concrete! in reply to 49 Cubber!, 04-16-2004 17:52:43

I have had some luck using mineral spirits. Just pour some on the oil spot and scrub with a brush. Use the oil dry to absorb the mineral spirits & oil mixture. Use hot water and soap to finish it up with. Hope this helps.

Bob

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Bigdog

04-16-2004 18:17:23

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Re: Cleaning gear oil off of concrete! in reply to 49 Cubber!, 04-16-2004 17:52:43

Sprinkle some dry portland cement on it. Let it soak it up for a while.

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Haas

04-16-2004 18:14:23

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Re: Cleaning gear oil off of concrete! in reply to 49 Cubber!, 04-16-2004 17:52:43

Go to auto supply store or Wal Mart and get a bag of oil absorbant. This is granulated stuff sort of like kitty litter. Sprinkle a layer of that on the oil spot and leave for several days. Then sweep it up. Won't get it completely, but you'll be amazed how much that stuff will absorb. Sorry but don't have the fast solution.

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CNKS

04-16-2004 18:56:28

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Re: Re: Cleaning gear oil off of concrete! in reply to Haas, 04-16-2004 18:14:23

I have had fair success by using oil absorbant and grinding it in with my foot, rather than waiting for it to work. That's before it's had a chance to soak in too much. Then it sort of blends in with all the other stains I have.

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Ol Chief

04-16-2004 20:40:23

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Re: Re: Re: Cleaning gear oil off of concrete! in reply to CNKS, 04-16-2004 18:56:28

You might check with NAPA.They have a realy good emulsifier degreaser in a purple jug.I cant remember the brand but it has worked fine for me.

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