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Smudger

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Oil on customers driveway
« on: August 13, 2011, 06:40:37 pm »
Customer has just called and it would appear that my van has leaked oil onto their red blocked weave driveway - I didn't realise the van was leaking, and the customer is cross. i have said that I will try and clean it up. What method would be best, as I do not want to cause any other discolouration to the brick when cleaning it. Should I get the customer to sign something that shows he gives me permission to use a "cleaner" of some sort on the drive? Any advice would be appreciated. It is only on one block.

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luther1

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Re: Oil on customers driveway
« Reply #1 on: August 13, 2011, 06:46:02 pm »
Take the block out and turn it over
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luther1

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Re: Oil on customers driveway
« Reply #2 on: August 13, 2011, 06:56:18 pm »
And swap it with a block from one side of the drive so if its faded then it won't show
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outdoor restore

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Re: Oil on customers driveway
« Reply #3 on: August 13, 2011, 06:57:20 pm »
Quote from: luther1 on August 13, 2011, 06:46:02 pm
Take the block out and turn it over

You can only do this if they are clay blocks.  If concrete block they are one sided.  
I do a bit of drive cleaning and always use this http://www.oiltechnics.co.uk/Oil_Stains/BlockDrives/index.html to very good effect,
Drop me an email if you want any more info.
Neil
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Ian101

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Re: Oil on customers driveway
« Reply #4 on: August 13, 2011, 08:22:06 pm »
soap powder into a paste .... so ive heard ??
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sparkleglass

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Re: Oil on customers driveway
« Reply #5 on: August 13, 2011, 08:28:36 pm »
pour paint over it one night .. job done
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bobplum

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Re: Oil on customers driveway
« Reply #6 on: August 13, 2011, 08:50:06 pm »
change the van ???
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paul saunders

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Re: Oil on customers driveway
« Reply #7 on: August 13, 2011, 10:27:02 pm »
How about everyone's favourite .......... Dump em  ;D ;D
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BDCS

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Re: Oil on customers driveway
« Reply #8 on: August 13, 2011, 10:36:04 pm »
As above but use bio washing liquid neat or swop it for one out of sight
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bobplum

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Re: Oil on customers driveway
« Reply #9 on: August 14, 2011, 09:57:47 am »
gunk,from halfords
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wwoodee22

Re: Oil on customers driveway
« Reply #10 on: August 14, 2011, 10:15:02 am »
The best way is change the affected blocks, if that is not possible soak it with brake cleaner leave for a few minuets and wash off, oil is almost impossible to remove as it will leave a residue mark.
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Smudger

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Re: Oil on customers driveway
« Reply #11 on: August 14, 2011, 02:59:17 pm »
thanks to every1 for the input and info,

i will be trying the ot8 first and see the result, as the oil is 'fresh' it hopefully won't leave a mark.

changing or turning over a brick is a last resort as i could see this leading other problems with the custy.  ::)

the drive cost just over 30k to have laid 3 years ago.


Darran






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Spruce

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Re: Oil on customers driveway
« Reply #12 on: August 15, 2011, 06:57:52 pm »
Sorry to ask  - but is your van actually leaking oil or is this someones elses problem that's been made yours?
Spruce
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mci services

Re: Oil on customers driveway
« Reply #13 on: August 15, 2011, 07:04:37 pm »
Quote from: Spruce on August 15, 2011, 06:57:52 pm
Sorry to ask  - but is your van actually leaking oil or is this someones elses problem that's been made yours?
Spruce
that would have been the first thing I checked
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Smudger

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Re: Oil on customers driveway
« Reply #14 on: August 15, 2011, 10:02:57 pm »
Unfortunatly it's mine - off to the garage tomorrow morning

seems to a have a leak over the few days - i travel down some rough old roads so don't know if it's a seal thats blown
or something more serious...

Darran
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Dave Turley

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Re: Oil on customers driveway
« Reply #15 on: August 16, 2011, 08:39:45 am »
I removed some from a custies drive with viro-sol. Sprayed it on, brushed it, rinsed it. Marks completely gone!
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