Geonovast Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 What's a good concrete cleaner that I can lay down, and either scoop up or wash away that's somewhat affordable? I have some oil/coolant stains that the management is somewhat complaining about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWLONGSHOT Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 I assume you have a pressure washer? Run it with hot/warm water and use your favorite liquid degreaser. It makes Simple Green as well as that Purple power stuff work very well!! CW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geonovast Posted August 25, 2008 Author Share Posted August 25, 2008 I do not own one, but I do have access to one. I'll have to try that. I was thinking it had to be something that had to sit on it for awhile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildman Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 If you dump some "oil-dry" on the stains, and leave if for a few days, most all of the stain will be 'sucked' out of the concrete. Then, as a final wash, use orange clean, or purple power. I pick up 'oil-dry' at Sam's club for like $7 for 40# bag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWLONGSHOT Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 I do not own one, but I do have access to one. I'll have to try that. I was thinking it had to be something that had to sit on it for awhile. I bought a better electric one @ Home Depot a couple years back. Here is the one I got. http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/sto ... yID=502376 IIRC, I got mine on sale for a bit more than half that cost. It works GREAT for getting the mud off the Jeeps!! EVERY jeeper should own one!!! CW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geonovast Posted August 25, 2008 Author Share Posted August 25, 2008 It says they're $0.00 each. My mom's bf bought one that was like 50% off at F&F not too long ago, he's got a 96 Dakota that he pushes midgets with, so he uses it at least once a week. They live about 1/8th of a mile from me so no need to get my own :brows: And it would seem to have plenty of 1/5 reviews... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyComanche Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Pushes midgets? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeepcoMJ Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Pushes midgets? race cars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geonovast Posted August 25, 2008 Author Share Posted August 25, 2008 They're those small alcohol burning race cars, really buzzy, and a starter on them would weigh too much, so they need to be push started around the track. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWLONGSHOT Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 I was going to make a comment about tossing Dwarfs... :roll: But that would be WRONG!! :D Pushing midgets is OK though... :eek: :roll: It was listed at $179.99. But as long as you can use one for nada, go 4 it!! CW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyComanche Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Wow, the context got me on that one. I'd really imagined something very politically incorrect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brigarpeon Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Straight Muratic Acid, then rinse with plenty of water. Muratic Acid can be bought at Walmart and is 100% water soluable. What's the difference between a Dwarf and a Midget? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtdesigns Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Straight Muratic Acid, then rinse with plenty of water. Muratic Acid can be bought at Walmart and is 100% water soluable. What's the difference between a Dwarf and a Midget? I was going to suggest the same thing, just couldnt remember the name,, but I think a dwarf is like a little person with proportional body parts like arms and legs, and a midget has a regular torso but with really short arms, legs.. I think... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemmon714 Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Muriatic acid (aka- Hydrochloric acid) is better at etching concrete than degreasing. Its an inorganic acid- Not flammable. The acid etch will aid in paint adhesion. It may degrease well but it also opens the "pores" in the concrete and makes it more susceptible to future staining. It can also be a "nasty" corrosive- if not handled correctly- skin burns, lung irritation, eye irritation. It is fun to watch the bubbling and reaction on concrete, it is also fun to watch reactions between acids and bases (Sodium bicarbonate/ Hydroxide.) A little bit of education can go a long way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyComanche Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 What's the difference between a Dwarf and a Midget? I was going to suggest the same thing, just couldnt remember the name,, but I think a dwarf is like a little person with proportional body parts like arms and legs, and a midget has a regular torso but with really short arms, legs.. I think... I don't think so. I think they're synonyms. Becuase I was watching some show on dwarfs/midgets and they'd refer to them as being 'proportional' or not. Granted it was when I was living in dawson creek, and I'm pretty sure I didn't sober up until I left there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtdesigns Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 I don't think so. I think they're synonyms. Becuase I was watching some show on dwarfs/midgets and they'd refer to them as being 'proportional' or not. Granted it was when I was living in dawson creek, and I'm pretty sure I didn't sober up until I left there. Were these two in the "show"??? :rotfl2: :rotf: I'm going to he!! I know it,,, but its going be a fun ride!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geonovast Posted August 26, 2008 Author Share Posted August 26, 2008 I don't think the two conversations going in this thread could be any more dissimilar.:nuts: I think I'll go with the oil dry and then pressure wash it. The management here is very picky with their concrete, I'm sure they'd flip if they found out I'd used acid on my driveway. They don't even salt the roads when there's a solid inch of ice because it may eventually cause damage to the concrete. And I live in probably a 75% elderly community. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicofuentes0224 Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 I used Tide, a broom and a garden hose on my driveway. But my driveway's not concrete and the Tide was the powder, not the liquid. Anyway it worked great and smells April fresh. :D Only problem is that the grass along my driveway is now dead and smells like ATF :oops: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyComanche Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 I don't think so. I think they're synonyms. Becuase I was watching some show on dwarfs/midgets and they'd refer to them as being 'proportional' or not. Granted it was when I was living in dawson creek, and I'm pretty sure I didn't sober up until I left there. Were these two in the "show"??? :rotfl2: :rotf: I'm going to he!! I know it,,, but its going be a fun ride!!!!! I have a friend with a midget fetish. Well, maybe he has one. He talks like it at least. Anyways, I bought him 'Double Midgitation' for his birthday. At least hell won't be a lonely place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87ComancheLB Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 I know about management complaining, not that I ever had any major stains or complaints, but after seeing mfpdm epoxy floor in his garage and the mess he made. I decided to do my driveway, wished I used the single mix instead of the kit, but came out nice. I live in a mobilehome park but it's paid off and rent when I 1st moved in was $330 a month goes up $5 a yr due to rent control board. (senior +55 park) I'm only 49 but 60/40 rules. No kids very peaceful until the ambulance comes for the dead. :cheers: Image Not Found Image Not Found Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geonovast Posted August 26, 2008 Author Share Posted August 26, 2008 I too live in a trailer park, but my carport looks.....nothing like that. More like this ... except right now there's a non-running XJ sitting there too. And because of that there's a HUGE oil/coolant stain as well. Once that XJ's gone (either fixed or scrapped) I gotta get it cleaned up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87ComancheLB Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 Wow wish I could do that at my park, we are not allowed to perform any major repairs like that or my 87 would have been lifted. We can't even do an oil change due to possible spills, but some of us still do just be extra careful not to cause any major stains and do it discreetly. I was just suggesting once you get it all cleaned up to epoxy the concrete to make clean up alot easier in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geonovast Posted August 27, 2008 Author Share Posted August 27, 2008 Yeah I'm not either lol, but I do anyway, since there's a lack of anywhere else to do anything except to drive an hour to Jeepco's. Tack on that there's no way in hell I'm gonna pay someone to screw up an oil change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeepcoMJ Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 Yeah I'm not either lol, but I do anyway, since there's a lack of anywhere else to do anything except to drive an hour to Jeepco's. Tack on that there's no way in hell I'm gonna pay someone to screw up an oil change. hey, i've got zero problem working on your stuff...we just gotta get it done! stop working on that xj and lets get the darned MJ lifted locked and loaded! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geonovast Posted August 27, 2008 Author Share Posted August 27, 2008 Yeah I'm not either lol, but I do anyway, since there's a lack of anywhere else to do anything except to drive an hour to Jeepco's. Tack on that there's no way in hell I'm gonna pay someone to screw up an oil change. hey, i've got zero problem working on your stuff...we just gotta get it done! stop working on that xj and lets get the darned MJ lifted locked and loaded! lol, I know, I'm just saying I'm not gonna haul out to your place if all I need to do is change a valve cover gasket or put in brake pads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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