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UK General Cleaning Forum => General Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Ged on April 22, 2011, 06:59:36 pm

Title: oil remover/ degreaser
Post by: Ged on April 22, 2011, 06:59:36 pm

has anyone got any idea of the make up of degreaser/ oil removal chemicals like resiblock Oil Remover. smells like its gots lots of paraffin in it but it costs a bomb. tech clean used to do a really good one that worked a treat on block paving but they no longer do it which is a shame cos it was great value. if a knew the composition i might be able to make some up myself.

ged

Title: Re: oil remover/ degreaser
Post by: Matt Gibson on April 22, 2011, 07:05:04 pm

This stuff apparently had micro organisms that break down the oil...

http://www.oiltechnics.co.uk/Oil_Stains/BlockDrives/index.html

Not sure if its true...but it works a treat..

Title: Re: oil remover/ degreaser
Post by: Ged on April 22, 2011, 08:27:34 pm

thanks matt. any idea of the shelf life of the OT8. i'm thinking if its got bacteria in it you will not be able to store it for long because the bacteria would not survive.

Title: Re: oil remover/ degreaser
Post by: Matt Gibson on April 22, 2011, 08:33:52 pm

Hi mate,

Not really sure about the shelf life, just shoot them an email, they were quick to reply to me regarding shipping queries.. They should be able to give you a decent idea of shelflife..

Title: Re: oil remover/ degreaser
Post by: Ged on April 22, 2011, 08:37:57 pm

excellent idea but would still like to know the make up of the parrafin based de greaser if anyone has come across it

ged

Title: Re: oil remover/ degreaser
Post by: BDCS on April 22, 2011, 10:35:12 pm

I've had a chemical firm do me a degreaser based on the tech clean degreaser - the sample arrived this week and I will trial it soon. If its any good I will post the details.

Title: Re: oil remover/ degreaser
Post by: Griffus on April 23, 2011, 06:05:13 pm

Trialed OT8 and BIO TA this week on synthetic oil on Concrete Block Paving and Tarmac. The oil has been down a while (approx 3 months).

With the BP there was still slight shadowing even after 3 applications but it was probably as good as it was going to get after the time it's been down. With the tarmac the oil lifted at the first attemp but the mark remained, as expected.

I would say a good product but a bit pricey.

I'm sure they'll send you a litre of each for trial purposes if you drop them a line, although we got ours from from a local supplier.

Title: Re: oil remover/ degreaser
Post by: APWS on April 24, 2011, 07:05:18 pm

Quote from: Ian Griffiths on April 23, 2011, 06:05:13 pm

Trialed OT8 and BIO TA this week on synthetic oil on Concrete Block Paving and Tarmac. The oil has been down a while (approx 3 months).

With the BP there was still slight shadowing even after 3 applications but it was probably as good as it was going to get after the time it's been down. With the tarmac the oil lifted at the first attemp but the mark remained, as expected.

I would say a good product but a bit pricey.

I'm sure they'll send you a litre of each for trial purposes if you drop them a line, although we got ours from from a local supplier.

who sells it round here ian, sure chems?

Title: Re: oil remover/ degreaser
Post by: Griffus on April 24, 2011, 10:28:35 pm

who sells it round here ian, sure chems?


Rozone in Darlaston.

I've only dealt with them this week for the first time due to the OT8. Ask for Danny as he was really helpful.

0121 526 8181 - www.rozone.co.uk

I do use Sure Chemicals and they're great but I don't think they can supply OT8 and BIO TA.

Title: Re: oil remover/ degreaser
Post by: APWS on April 26, 2011, 04:01:04 pm

Quote from: Ian Griffiths on April 24, 2011, 10:28:35 pm

who sells it round here ian, sure chems?


Rozone in Darlaston.

I've only dealt with them this week for the first time due to the OT8. Ask for Danny as he was really helpful.

0121 526 8181 - www.rozone.co.uk

I do use Sure Chemicals and they're great but I don't think they can supply OT8 and BIO TA.

nice one, cheers