I reply to every thread Posted August 12, 2002 Share Posted August 12, 2002 Managed to get used engine oil all over the carpet in the boot of my Honda CRX yesterday. It stinks. Ideas on removal please. It's been through the washing machine 3 times but still pongs of petrol distillates. I think the washing machine is out as an option now as I'm fairly unpopular already! I was thinking of turning the Karcher loose on it tonight? Steam cleaning? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F355GTS Posted August 12, 2002 Share Posted August 12, 2002 Aves try Autoglym carpet shampoo I think it is, (light green label) very very good at removing oil from cloth etc Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonycaterham Posted August 12, 2002 Share Posted August 12, 2002 Matthew, My turn to be of assistance? I have had considerable success with Comma's Manista Hand Cleanser but have only used it before washing not after. Use a good small scrubbing brush then leave for 10 minutes and wash out. Even it if doesn't work at least it will smell better than oil. P S. since I sent letter 3 weeks ago have heard nothing, no news is good news? Regards Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I reply to every thread Posted August 12, 2002 Author Share Posted August 12, 2002 Tony - I'd say so. The longer it's left the more it looks like acceptence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Posted August 12, 2002 Share Posted August 12, 2002 pile of rags + the best stuff is spray brake cleaner on rub oil of i works on upholstery as well. fred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oilyhands Posted August 12, 2002 Share Posted August 12, 2002 Jizer followed by a hot wash.. Oily Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bricol Posted August 12, 2002 Share Posted August 12, 2002 Always found decent application of Swarfega worked into oil and then washed worked well - not too sure about after its already been washed. Got similar but nicer smelling problem - expensive can of Agip Racing fell over and leaked into boot carpet and a black fleece in my Integrale while parked up near the London Eye (rather good by the way!) - swarfega shifted oil from fleece but my boot carpet is bolted, glued and clipped in - not found enough time to get it out yet. Bri Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Perry Posted August 12, 2002 Share Posted August 12, 2002 Once had to remove 2 gallons of white emulsion from the back seat,carpets,trims,rooflining,windows,headrests,parcelshelf of a mates Astra. He had just been down to B&Q and then had to do an emergency stop ! Took about 5 hours and a hot water pressure washer. As Oily says jizer and a hot water washer, although extreme should do the trick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjwb Posted August 12, 2002 Share Posted August 12, 2002 And by the time you have done all of this, you may as well buy a new carpet. Steve B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murph7355 Posted August 12, 2002 Share Posted August 12, 2002 Great minds Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ade Ray Posted August 12, 2002 Share Posted August 12, 2002 A lot of clothes detergents have a very effective oil digester as part of their chemical makeup but you need to give it time to work. Worth a go before you spend money on other stuff. Ade Make the world a better place, hug an estate agent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I reply to every thread Posted August 12, 2002 Author Share Posted August 12, 2002 You can't - it's a '94 CRX VTEC & cutting a new one out is too much agro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murph7355 Posted August 12, 2002 Share Posted August 12, 2002 Weren't car makers obliged to keep making bits for their cars for 10yrs? Or did that not include carpet? Or is that something else I made up on a whim to be included in my "transports of delight" policy for when I'm PrimeMinister...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swiss_Tony Posted August 12, 2002 Share Posted August 12, 2002 Brake cleaner or carb cleaner normally does the trick for me. Try a small area first in case it affects the colour. James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John W Posted August 12, 2002 Share Posted August 12, 2002 A new carpet works well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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