Oil sain on tarseal type driveway

dn_filly, Aug 11, 8:41am
what would work to get rid of an oilstain on a tarseal drive! some of it has been there a while.
i had a look at some degreaser, but it said not to use on bitumen (thats kinda the same as tarseal aint it!)

any ideas!
TIA :-)

clark20, Aug 11, 9:01am
Use a detergent, not a solvent. Some use dish washing liquid or washing powder and scrub hard.

666steve, Aug 11, 9:03am
Coca Cola removes oil stains. Incredibly, some people drink it as well.

sas777, Aug 11, 10:43am
Yep, washing powder good, scrub it in well with some hot water, do that a few times. When dry, get some of that chicken grit they use in workshops - can't remember the name - and put a pile over the stain. Grind it in with your foot and cover up against the rain. Wait a couple of days and as if by magic the stain has (almost) gone.
Have done this many times back in Pomland whilst living with parents and driving a Vauxhall Victor. Believe me, you soon learn the skill

next-to-normal, Aug 12, 11:08pm
plaster of paris mixed with a litttle detergent and water,make a pattie and plonk it on top and let it cure

jason18, Aug 13, 5:57am
The acid in my stomach is a little harsher than coke so that takes care of that problem