johna
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Post by johna on Jun 28, 2008 3:19:23 GMT -6
Most of us know that an Aurora occasionally may leak some oil. (LOL)
Once I got the leaks sealed on my engine I tried everything I could to clean the oil slick from my driveway. Detergents, concrete cleaners, scrub brush, and my 2200 psi pressure washer.
This is a paving stone drive and those stones absorb the oil big time. On concrete the oil mainly stays on the surface. Well the best I could do was get the oil off the surface but that just left a nice clean stain.
Then a buddy turned me on to this "Oil Eater" stuff. Sprayed in on the stain, laid paper towels on top (no wiping) and sprayed more on top of the towels. Then I just pressed the towels into the stain and watched them suck the oil out of the stones. Once the cleaner started to dry I pulled up the towels, rinsed the spot with the hose and let it dry. I couldn't believe it but the spot was almost gone so I did the same thing again and the spot is 98% gone. I know I'm going long with this but if it worked like this on paving stones concrete should clean up great.
This "Oil Eater" cost me $4.00 for a 32oz. sprayer at Kragen and then they gave me a $2.00 rebate. Makes me sick to think about what I spent on the stuff that didn't work. I hear that Pep Boys sells it too. It's made by Kafko International.
All I can say is this stuff really works! If you want to get those oil stains off your nice driveway, save your money and effort with this stuff. It also doesn't tear up your skin. How cool is that? ;D
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Post by Superdemon on Jun 28, 2008 5:03:12 GMT -6
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johna
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Post by johna on Jun 28, 2008 16:43:06 GMT -6
That's it alright. I knew that stuff was good for a lot more than cleaning masonry but laundry never occurred to me... but it makes sense. I haven't used the Orange Eater but the Oil Eater really works. The low cost makes it even better. I just picked up a gallon refill for $10.00 ($8.00 aft. rebate). If you've got anything with oil or oil stains you need to clean this is the best stuff I know of. I highly recommend it.  |
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Post by scottydl on Jun 30, 2008 9:53:57 GMT -6
What stores are offering the rebate, or are they from the manufacturer through a certain date? That definitely sounds like a product to have around the garage & house.
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johna
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Post by johna on Jul 2, 2008 3:03:02 GMT -6
Scotty, this is a manufacturers rebate, however Kragen did have an extra $1.00 rebate (there own) over the weekend. The manufacturers rebate mail in is on the bottle (both the 32oz. spray & the gal. size). I haven't been in Pep Boys for a while but I'd guess that their products have the rebate coupons on them as well. There isn't an expiration date on the rebate offer (I checked the copies I kept to be sure). It also says that that there is a 3 rebate per address/household per year and each rebate must be mailed in a separate envelope. Doesn't say if it's one per customer name but I sent one in my name and one in my wife's. FYI. If you pick some up I would read the dilution chart on the bottle. It comes full strength even in the spray bottle. I've been using it straight for most things but it can fade the color of some things. Since I found it I've been using so much that I should pick up some more. It's been cleaning or at least improving so many things that I'd given up on.  edit: I know that Kragen isn't in all parts of the country but they have "sister" stores and I would guess that they carry "Oil Eater" too. Sorry but I can't think of the names of those sister stores. I'm sure that a lot of you may already know the one in your area. |
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Post by scottydl on Jul 2, 2008 10:30:58 GMT -6
edit: I know that Kragen isn't in all parts of the country but they have "sister" stores and I would guess that they carry "Oil Eater" too. Sorry but I can't think of the names of those sister stores. I'm sure that a lot of you may already know the one in your area. Well I haven't found it yet, but I'm looking! Neither Auto Zone nor Advance Auto carry it, at least not the ones here. We have a new O'Reilly Auto Parts store on the other side of town, so I'll check there next. From www.cskauto.com , it looks like the sister stores you mentioned are Checker / Schuck's / Kragen / Murray's. None of them in downstate Illinois unfortunately, just the Chicago area.  |
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Post by kaykirk on Jul 2, 2008 10:33:54 GMT -6
From www.cskauto.com , it looks like the sister stores you mentioned are Checker / Schuck's / Kragen / Murray's. None of them in downstate Illinois unfortunately, just the Chicago area. Well then it is about time for a road trip ;D  *edit* Looks like they don't have one in Rockford, but I apparently drove right by one in Aurora  |
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Post by Oldsnut on Jul 2, 2008 12:56:14 GMT -6
From www.cskauto.com , it looks like the sister stores you mentioned are Checker / Schuck's / Kragen / Murray's. None of them in downstate Illinois unfortunately, just the Chicago area. Well then it is about time for a road trip ;D *edit* Looks like they don't have one in Rockford, but I apparently drive right by one in Aurora You were right by it on your way to the IL. Meet on the 21st. The people that work there are MORONS. If you come to get any in Aurora, stop by. |
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Post by kaykirk on Jul 2, 2008 16:25:31 GMT -6
You were right by it on your way to the IL. Meet on the 21st. The people that work there are MORONS. If you come to get any in Aurora, stop by. You could offer to send him some, I'd bet he would pay the shipping |
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Post by Oldsnut on Jul 2, 2008 17:39:29 GMT -6
You were right by it on your way to the IL. Meet on the 21st. The people that work there are MORONS. If you come to get any in Aurora, stop by. You could offer to send him some, I'd bet he would pay the shipping Skimmed thru the posts and thought it was you that was looking for it. If John or Scotty are interested, I'll check it out for them. |
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johna
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Post by johna on Jul 2, 2008 18:23:27 GMT -6
Thanks Oldsnut but I just picked up some more today. But Scotty might could use some if he can't find a store in his area.
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Post by kaykirk on Jul 2, 2008 20:44:10 GMT -6
You could offer to send him some, I'd bet he would pay the shipping Skimmed thru the posts and thought it was you that was looking for it. If John or Scotty are interested, I'll check it out for them. Well I thought you were telling Scotty to stop by ;D. What, now you won't send some to me  |
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Post by Oldsnut on Jul 2, 2008 21:08:48 GMT -6
Skimmed thru the posts and thought it was you that was looking for it. If John or Scotty are interested, I'll check it out for them. Well I thought you were telling Scotty to stop by ;D. What, now you won't send some to me Hmm, Where would I send such a package to Kay? |
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Post by kaykirk on Jul 2, 2008 21:16:14 GMT -6
Well I thought you were telling Scotty to stop by ;D. What, now you won't send some to me Hmm, Where would I send such a package to Kay?  Well, I don't know...why don't you ask Chip and Dale, Burt and Ernie, Rocky and Bullwinkle, or Zorro  ;D |
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Post by Oldsnut on Jul 2, 2008 22:17:24 GMT -6
Thats Rocko and Zero Kay, your silly sometimes.
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Post by scottydl on Jul 7, 2008 15:49:13 GMT -6
I'm currently in Wheaton for a business conference today and tomorrow, and there's a Murray's store 5 miles away in Lombard. I plan to swing by tonight to get me sums o' dat Oil Eaters. Yeehaw! I hope the rebate offer is still in effect... and this all assumes that Murray's carries the same product lines as Kragen.
EDIT: Egads, I found Murray's tonight and they were SOLD OUT of the spray bottles of this stuff! It's so popular that they're all gone, although the worker said more are coming in tomorrow. I still have a chance...!
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Post by scottydl on Jul 8, 2008 14:22:36 GMT -6
Woohoo! I got it today at lunch.  Anyone in the area that wants to try this stuff, it's a GREAT deal right now. Regular price is $3.99/bottle. There is an in-store sale at Murray's for 2/$5.00. Then each bottle has a $2 mail in rebate. Net cost will be 50 cents per bottle, for a product normally price at $4! Thanks for the recommendation. |
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Post by kaykirk on Jul 8, 2008 14:44:12 GMT -6
Woohoo! I got it today at lunch. Anyone in the area that wants to try this stuff, it's a GREAT deal right now. Regular price is $3.99/bottle. There is an in-store sale at Murray's for 2/$5.00. Then each bottle has a $2 mail in rebate. Net cost will be 50 cents per bottle, for a product normally price at $4! Thanks for the reccomendation.  Great Scotty! But get that stuff off your seat!!! I may have to get some too. Yesterday I went to the grocery store, when I put the groceries in the trunk I noticed a grape smell. Upon further investigation, I noticed my tire dressing had leaked and now I have a rather large spot on the carpet.  Thank goodness it is in the trunk but that stuff is quite oily and I have no idea how I am going to get it out.  So do you all think that stuff would be safe to use on carpet or does anyone have any other recommendations? |
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Post by rvrrat on Jul 8, 2008 17:21:25 GMT -6
[ Great Scotty! But get that stuff off your seat!!! Kay~ if you notice Thats not his Aurora Seat its not leather and its styled differently |
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Post by scottydl on Jul 8, 2008 18:32:34 GMT -6
Nice catch rvrrat. And the door panel says "PLORER", as in the last six letter in the model name of my work vehicle. |
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Post by kaykirk on Jul 8, 2008 18:39:19 GMT -6
[ Great Scotty! But get that stuff off your seat!!! Kay~ if you notice Thats not his Aurora Seat its not leather and its styled differently Nice catch rvrrat. And the door panel says "PLORER", as in the last six letter in the model name of my work vehicle. Yes, I had notice that, I also know Scotty's wife is the primary driver of the Aurora but neither of you helped me out here, does this stuff work on carpets? |
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Post by rvrrat on Jul 8, 2008 18:44:01 GMT -6
I don't really know all I know is the carpet in your auroras trunk is like an indoor outdoor carpet easier to clean than the interior carpet of the aurora
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Post by kaykirk on Jul 8, 2008 22:02:12 GMT -6
John or Scott, would you check your bottles for me and see if this works on carpet too? Thanks in advance |
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Post by robaurora01 on Jul 8, 2008 22:25:04 GMT -6
kay, the cleaner that castrol makes its in some purple bottle i forgot the name will work on those carpets you just need to diluttle it. i had some salt stain in mine and it worked great!
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johna
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Post by johna on Jul 9, 2008 0:29:15 GMT -6
I'm sure that you could use the Oil Eater on carpet if you dilute it. I don't know the mix but I'd try it out on a bit of carpet that doesn't show to see how it does with the color. Another favorite of mine for carpet and cloth upholstery is called "POOF". Once I got the car back from the shop with a spot of grease on the headliner material. I found this at the market and it's worked great. Just dab it on the stain and use a terry towel to gently wipe it off. The bottle lists a website: www.poofstainremover.com . Either cleaner should get that stain out of your trunk carpet. ;D |
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Post by scottydl on Jul 9, 2008 10:56:43 GMT -6
Oil Eater does mention fabrics (like clothing stains) so I'm sure it would be good on carpets. It's a non-toxic product (like Simple Green, which is something else you could try) so I doubt highly it has anything that would bleach or damage the upholstry in any way.
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Post by scottydl on Jul 27, 2008 14:01:47 GMT -6
Hey johna (or anyone else who might be picking up some Oil Eater), could you post the address where I need to send the rebate submission form? I was smart (meaning dumb) and kept the part I send in but managed to throw away the other half that tells me the address. I e-mailed Oil Eater and never got a response, so I'm hoping someone here can help out since I had already had to drive 100+ miles from home to find the stuff! |
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johna
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Post by johna on Jul 28, 2008 22:58:36 GMT -6
Sure Scotty. Glad you were able to find some in your travels.
It says to mail it to...
Kafco Rebate Offer
Dept. #8425
P.O. Box 52900
Phoenix, AZ 85072
I haven't gotten any of my rebates from them yet but it's only been 4 weeks. I usually figure 6 to 8 weeks for rebates.
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Post by scottydl on Jul 30, 2008 11:11:25 GMT -6
Thanks! I'm gonna get mine sent off here pretty quick. I take advantage of store rebates quite often, and they usually take so long that I forget it's coming. Unexpected money arriving in the mail always makes me happy. |
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Post by johna on Jul 31, 2008 1:11:36 GMT -6
Same here. ;D
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Well, I don't know...why don't you ask Chip and Dale, Burt and Ernie, Rocky and Bullwinkle, or Zorro 
Great Scotty! But get that stuff off your seat!!! 
Thank goodness it is in the trunk but that stuff is quite oily and I have no idea how I am going to get it out. 
So do you all think that stuff would be safe to use on carpet or does anyone have any other recommendations? 
