Concrete / Oil, Scrapes and Gouges?

Question

We have a concrete driveway. Our car is OK, but other people who visited us, left oil spots. What is the best way to remove oil? Is it possible to remove the spots completely? If not, can I paint the area with paint or concrete? Can scrapes and gouges be completely repaired, or will I still see them after repairing?

Answer 1

that is why some people get blacktop driveways. if it is a recent occurrence you can put kitty litter on it to absorb some of the grease nothing will take it all-- there are some strong detergents and steam cleaning .....helpful but not 100% a big KEEP OFF SIGN repairs to gouges are always looks worse that the damage--scrapes should be left alone.THE BAD NEWS IS that concrete will always crack too. so you are in for a mess.....don't think about putting a thin coat on it as a repair it will flake off sooner than later. Spalling is another thing that happens to concrete.....the top layer pulverizes leaving a hidious mess.ONLY USE A SNOWBLOWER NO PLOW.
A Property Manager.

Answer 2

pressure washing with a good degreaser, followed by soapy water, then clean water. That will do a pretty good job of cleaning most "dripping car" stains.
Gouges are actual holes; bonsal or some similar patching compound is indicated to replace the missing material, and isn't fussy about what it's put on (make sure you remove ALL loose material in the hole first).
Painting a driveway isn't a cheap prospect, and can't be done with cheap paint, or you'll be doing it again in a year. Check with any home depot/lowes/etc. paint department for your options.
Good luck!

Answer 3

Wash your driveway with a degreaser and wash off. Use a power sprayer to deap clean and then paint it with a sealer. Next time just wash with soap and water with no problem.

Answer 4

most people use Muratic Acid.