mike9186

So I've spent the past few months getting into the DIY part of 964 ownership and have learned a lot and had a lot of fun. I've done all fluid changes, clutch slave cylinder, valve adjustment, spark plugs, distributor/rotors.

My garage floor is a mess.

What do you DIY guys use to get the oil and grease off the concrete floor?

thanks

Mike B

'91 C2 Coupe

elbeee964

I'm with you, Mike.

Rocket Rob

I have a painted floor in my garage. I clean mine with Simple Green. Prior to painting it, I used TSP (available in your big box painting departments) to remove all of the grease and oils. I would try that.

Marc Shaw

I have an epoxy coated floor and just wipe it up or wash with Mr. Clean.

Marc

Rocket Rob

Sorry, I should have clarified. I have an epoxy painted floor, like Marc. It cleans very easily. Most of the time just wipe it up. I use Simple Green for the "tougher" spills/drips.

RSGulp

I spilled a load of old gearbox oil all over my drive in the summer. I tried a special 'driveway cleaner', and regular washing-up liquid with a stiff scrubbing brush and also a jet-washer, but nothing would shift the stain or strong oily smell.

PLEASE NOTE THIS WAS OUTSIDE - NOT INSIDE MY GARAGE!!

So, I took a 5 litre can of 'panel wipe solvent' and poured a couple of litres liberally over the stained area. Then I scrubbed the stain away using a stiff brush. I now had a driveway with solvent soaked in to the concrete and lots of oil lifted from the surface.

DISCLAIMER: THIS IS WHAT I DID NEXT, DO THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK!!! AND I WOULDN'T DO IT INSIDE MY GARAGE!!

I put the lid on the can of panel wipe and put it somewhere safe - a long way away.

I then threw a lit match at the driveway. The flames at their highest were about 4 feet high. After all the solvent had burnt away - I had a clean drive way again.

hawk911

I have a painted floor, but it's not holding up very well. I'd love to strip it, clean it, and then paint again. The painted floor really takes any effort out of cleaning up a mess.

Moffman

Your neighbors must love you.

mike9186

Can anyone recommend a good DIY epoxy floor kit? The one at Home Depot looks cheesy.

Rocket Rob

I used Griots Garage's paint. Its held up well for 5 years. I have some spots where its either chipped or lifted but in general, I'm happy. Note: Epoxy painted floors are very slippery when wet. If I were to do it again, I would try for a non-slip additive, mentioned in the installation instructions.

http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/...2C+1+gallon.do

SeanR

Thanks, this is exactly the information I have been looking for. Now to cut down the trees lining the drive and I will be set.

elbeee964

"Honey, why is the driveway on fire?"

RSGulp

They've all moved away.

gsnyder828

I also used the Griot's epoxy over 7 years ago. It's showing wear, but has held up very well for the most part.

To get up bad oil stains prior to laying the epoxy - I used a can (or 3) of Brake Cleaner and a scrub brush in the bad spots in addition to TSP and other cleaners for the whole floor. It worked well - I've had minimal lifting.

geoff

hawk911

I've seen that you should etch the floor with acid to get rid of all the chemicals from tires, oil, and other leeched compounds