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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Hey all

do you lovely peeps have any ideas on what I can use to remove this from my drive? Tarmac driveway. the stain is 18 months or so old.

thanking you kindly

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Is it a baby oil stain in the shape of a body?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Try engine degreaser like GUNK or even a few goes with fairy liquid to break is down. Hot water from a kettle also melts the greasiest portions.

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By *heBirminghamWeekendMan
over a year ago

here

Cillit Bang??

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By *eMontresMan
over a year ago

Halesowen

I usually wet the area and then sprinkle washing powder on, then scrub with a brush, rinse and repeat as necessary - but you may end up with a really clean patch

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Dish washer crystals!

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By *ce WingerMan
over a year ago

P.O. Box DE1 0NQ

Chuck some petrol on it and set fire to it

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By *eavenNhellCouple
over a year ago

carrbrook stalybridge

cat litter to soak it up then degreaser

repeat untill gone

or flip the flags over ?

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By *ason123ABCMan
over a year ago

Bromley

If it has been there that long may have to remove that part and re Tarmac try washing power and water leaver to soak in wash off in morning with hose if it was wet cat litter can buy some stain remover but think u wasting your money

U can buy a bag of Tarmac and remove patch and put new

Hope this helps I am a builder if u need any advice or help

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It might be a little far gone but try WD 40 and a jet wash.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"cat litter to soak it up then degreaser

repeat untill gone

or flip the flags over ?"

The above but scrub it up and soak in some fairy liquid first before chucking on the granules.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Hey all

do you lovely peeps have any ideas on what I can use to remove this from my drive? Tarmac driveway. the stain is 18 months or so old.

thanking you kindly "

18 months on tarmac.. don't think that is moving anywhere now... fresh oil all the above advice is good, and on less porous surfaces you may get away with cleaning an old stain, but not tarmac. On the plus side if the base is good then you can always put another half inch of tarmac on it and cover the stain

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Wow lots of suggestions. Which do I go for? Lol

I'm really hoping it's not done lasting damage. I might try the washing powder or cat litter first. It sounds like the cheapest option. I rent the house so wouldn't really want to start having to retarmac unless it's the last resort

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Bicarbonate of soda and jet wash off or, if it's really stubborn pop to Halfrauds and get some tar & glue remover (the Autoglym stuff). Squirt on the stain, wait 5 minutes and jet wash away.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Pee on it.

Won't get rid of the stain but at least you're neighbours won't notice it if you are squatting down for a waz.

Too busy watching you

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

After 18 months it may be too far gone. Has it started to soften the tarmac yet?

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By *anxfrankMan
over a year ago

isle of man

You'll find that your tarmac will be buggered due to the oil best way to fix it will be to dig up said patch and retarmac it

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

I don't want to do that only as a laSt resort. Will try the other options first. Will let you know how it goes

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My guess is that you are going to get charged for repairing it when you move out maybe?

Hence why wanting to get rid of it.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"My guess is that you are going to get charged for repairing it when you move out maybe?

Hence why wanting to get rid of it. "

Yes it's been heavily suggested to me to get it cleaned up which is fair enough. I'm really just hoping that tarmaccing isn't necessary. That could be quite costly I presume

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By *errygTV/TS
over a year ago

denton

one dodge dig out the stain go to builders merchant buy a manhole cover fit it where the stain was, bag of premix cement and bed it in, appears like a drain cover but wont look out of place

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"one dodge dig out the stain go to builders merchant buy a manhole cover fit it where the stain was, bag of premix cement and bed it in, appears like a drain cover but wont look out of place"

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By *uke olovingmanMan
over a year ago

Gravesend

Get a big doiley

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By *tmmCouple
over a year ago

harlow

Traffic Film Remover (tfr)

Can get it from Euros - by swarfega.

Bright red liquid - add it to water and scrub.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Neat fairy liquid, scrub it in well with a broom, leave it for a while then rinse

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Neat fairy liquid, scrub it in well with a broom, leave it for a while then rinse "

Wickes drive seal works a treat on fast food restaurants drive through stains

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Neat fairy liquid, scrub it in well with a broom, leave it for a while then rinse "

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

You used to be able to get a special version of "Gunk" that was specifically for this problem - maybe they still make it?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Just looked it up - the stuff that you want is "Gunk Swab SW2" - "For Garage Floors and Driveways"....

available on fleabay....

Trust me - women with motorbikes know about these things....

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By *umpkinMan
over a year ago

near the sounds of the wimborne quarter jack!

Buy an old Land Rover! It won`t get rid of the oil but it will drop a load more and make it match!

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By *ayandpCouple
over a year ago

Plymouth


"one dodge dig out the stain go to builders merchant buy a manhole cover fit it where the stain was, bag of premix cement and bed it in, appears like a drain cover but wont look out of place "
don't need to do any of the above ,my mate pressure washes and retreats drives brings up tarmac like newly laid one's ill get you the name of the stuff he uses

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By *ayandpCouple
over a year ago

Plymouth


"Hey all

do you lovely peeps have any ideas on what I can use to remove this from my drive? Tarmac driveway. the stain is 18 months or so old.

thanking you kindly "
where abouts are you in the south

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have heard that coca cola works well on things like that.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Oil dripping from a car can tarnish your driveway or garage floor, but it's easy to clean up with some cola.

All you have to do is pour a few cans of room-temperature cola on the stain, and let it sit overnight. In the morning, blot it with some old towels, and rinse off any remains. If there's anything left over, you could try using dish soap, or any of the other methods included in the source link.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

^and people actually drink that.

That's why I never drink Cola.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Chuck some petrol on it and set fire to it "

oooooooooo kaboom - new path required

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

I use Sodium bicarbonate for removing stains and smells - someone else above mentioned it.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"one dodge dig out the stain go to builders merchant buy a manhole cover fit it where the stain was, bag of premix cement and bed it in, appears like a drain cover but wont look out of place don't need to do any of the above ,my mate pressure washes and retreats drives brings up tarmac like newly laid one's ill get you the name of the stuff he uses "

That's great thank you

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

You may also want to fix the oil leak on your car.

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By *ust RachelTV/TS
over a year ago

Horsham

Get more old oil and spread it about, you won't notice the patch then.

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By *arry247Couple
over a year ago

Wakefield

Be VERY careful, anything that will remove the oil will also be capable of damaging the asphalt (which is oil based).

Most of the above will work but you could end up with a pothole instead of a stain

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By *ayandpCouple
over a year ago

Plymouth


"Hey all

do you lovely peeps have any ideas on what I can use to remove this from my drive? Tarmac driveway. the stain is 18 months or so old.

thanking you kindly "
message us and I will give you the details of what's needed for your stain on your drive

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Put a plant pot over it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"one dodge dig out the stain go to builders merchant buy a manhole cover fit it where the stain was, bag of premix cement and bed it in, appears like a drain cover but wont look out of place don't need to do any of the above ,my mate pressure washes and retreats drives brings up tarmac like newly laid one's ill get you the name of the stuff he uses "

Lol same here it's wickes drive seal

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Find a gypsy to resurface it - cheaper than any of the other suggestions!

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By *ayandpCouple
over a year ago

Plymouth


"Hey all

do you lovely peeps have any ideas on what I can use to remove this from my drive? Tarmac driveway. the stain is 18 months or so old.

thanking you kindly "
message us and I will give you the details of what's needed for your stain on your drive

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Hey all

do you lovely peeps have any ideas on what I can use to remove this from my drive? Tarmac driveway. the stain is 18 months or so old.

thanking you kindly message us and I will give you the details of what's needed for your stain on your drive "

So I messaged you but you didn't give me the name?

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