Best way to remove tire shine stains from driveway? - Honda Pilot

787_Pilot · 08-22-2006, 11:09 AM

Hi folks,
I never realized that tire shine products such as these can stain your asphault driveway after use:

http://www.meguiars.com/?tire-care/H...pray-(Trigger)

http://www.meguiars.com/?tire-care/Hot-Shine-Tire-Foam

At first I thought I could just hose down the driveway and the grease stains would be gone but the darn spots are still there. Does anyone have any recommendations on cleaning products or methods to use to remove these type of stains from asphault? Have I permanently ruined my driveway?

787_Pilot

jay · 08-22-2006, 11:13 AM

I have the stains on my concrete driveway. Pressure washing didn't do a thing to them.

N_Jay · 08-22-2006, 11:17 AM

1) why would you shine your tires
2) if you like shined tires why would you not like a shined driveway
3) just do the rest of the driveway and show it off proudly.
4) Tell your driveway its a tire and the shine will be gone in 2 days (just like from your tires)

dragoncoach · 08-22-2006, 11:28 AM

I've read Coke does the trick. I think you pour a can over the stain and leave it for a long time, scrub, and the stain would disappear. Not sure if it really works, but it's worth a try.

jl_ss · 08-22-2006, 11:31 AM

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Originally posted by N_Jay
1) why would you shine your tires
2) if you like shined tires why would you not like a shined driveway
3) just do the rest of the driveway and show it off proudly.
4) Tell your driveway its a tire and the shine will be gone in 2 days (just like from your tires)

jay · 08-22-2006, 11:32 AM

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Originally posted by dragoncoach
I've read Coke does the trick. I think you pour a can over the stain and leave it for a long time, scrub, and the stain would disappear. Not sure if it really works, but it's worth a try.

No Coke, Pepsi. Cheeseburger, cheeseburger, Pepsi.

spam2000 · 09-11-2006, 10:54 AM

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Originally posted by jay
No Coke, Pepsi. Cheeseburger, cheeseburger, Pepsi.

Dude, that joke is at least 20 years old. I lmao!

ramirami · 09-11-2006, 11:12 AM

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Originally posted by jay
No Coke, Pepsi. Cheeseburger, cheeseburger, Pepsi.

'Da Bears!!!

Aru4mie · 09-11-2006, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 787_Pilot
Hi folks,
I never realized that tire shine products such as these can stain your asphault driveway after use:

http://www.meguiars.com/?tire-care/H...pray-(Trigger)

http://www.meguiars.com/?tire-care/Hot-Shine-Tire-Foam

At first I thought I could just hose down the driveway and the grease stains would be gone but the darn spots are still there. Does anyone have any recommendations on cleaning products or methods to use to remove these type of stains from asphault? Have I permanently ruined my driveway?

787_Pilot

I just use Castrol Super Clean.
Helps get rid of that undesirable looking sheen on my driveway.

Scoobs · 09-11-2006, 09:55 PM

If you put some newpapers down beside the tires before you spray them you won't get any tire shine on the driveway.

CMasten · 09-12-2006, 12:32 AM

a drop or two of Dawn soap on ea area, and every tire shine spot I have is gone in a few days...

N_Jay · 09-12-2006, 06:32 AM

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Originally posted by Scoobs
If you put some newpapers down beside the tires before you spray them you won't get any tire shine on the driveway.

But then how do you get the shine off the newspaper?

jay · 09-12-2006, 09:19 AM

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Originally posted by N_Jay

But then how do you get the shine off the newspaper?

Not to mention now you have printer's ink on your tires.

larrys · 09-12-2006, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 787_Pilot
Hi folks,
I never realized that tire shine products such as these can stain your asphault driveway after use:

http://www.meguiars.com/?tire-care/H...pray-(Trigger)

http://www.meguiars.com/?tire-care/Hot-Shine-Tire-Foam

At first I thought I could just hose down the driveway and the grease stains would be gone but the darn spots are still there. Does anyone have any recommendations on cleaning products or methods to use to remove these type of stains from asphault? Have I permanently ruined my driveway?

787_Pilot

Have you tried Simple Green? I use this stuff to clean almost everything around the garage. I buy it by the gallon at Home Depot. Try spraying a BUNCH on a towel (cheap terry towel, not a nice MF one for cleaning the car) basically soaking it. Then, spray a BUNCH (or just pour some) on the stain itself and then lay the soaked towel on the stain and let it sit there for a while (maybe 10 minutes to an hour). You can check every once in a while to see how it's going. Then, hose the area clean!

Hey, it's cheaper and easier than repaving your driveway

.

Let us all know how you eventually get it cleaned!

Good luck!
Larry.

mmmmark · 09-12-2006, 09:42 PM

I drive down to the park about a block away and apply the tire shine there.

Keeps my driveway CLEAN!

08-22-2006, 11:09 AM	#1 (permalink)
787_Pilot Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 216 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Best way to remove tire shine stains from driveway? Hi folks, I never realized that tire shine products such as these can stain your asphault driveway after use: http://www.meguiars.com/?tire-care/H...pray-(Trigger) http://www.meguiars.com/?tire-care/Hot-Shine-Tire-Foam At first I thought I could just hose down the driveway and the grease stains would be gone but the darn spots are still there. Does anyone have any recommendations on cleaning products or methods to use to remove these type of stains from asphault? Have I permanently ruined my driveway? 787_Pilot __________________ '06 Pilot EX-L 4WD w/ Navi, Nighthawk Black Pearl, OEM Cargo Mat, Rear Mud Guards, Cargo Cover, Crossbars, and Chrome Side Steps; WWong 3M Pads and fog lamp protectors; White LED interior and license plate lights; V6 Accord Chrome Exhaust Tips; AVS Bugflector II; WeatherTech FloorLiners Front and 2nd Row; UVS100 Heat Shield; PIAA Xtreme White H11/HB3 headlamp bulbs and Hoen Xenonmatch H11 fog bulbs; USA Spec PA11-HON2 iPod interface; Thule Cascade XT 1500 Cargo Box

08-22-2006, 11:13 AM	#2 (permalink)
jay Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Manassas, VA Posts: 11,116 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I have the stains on my concrete driveway. Pressure washing didn't do a thing to them. __________________ 2012 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited "When you get to the fork in the road, take it." --Yogi Berra

08-22-2006, 11:17 AM	#3 (permalink)
N_Jay Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Chicago, NW Burbs Posts: 13,544 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	1) why would you shine your tires 2) if you like shined tires why would you not like a shined driveway 3) just do the rest of the driveway and show it off proudly. 4) Tell your driveway its a tire and the shine will be gone in 2 days (just like from your tires) __________________ However beautiful the strategy, you should occasionally look at the results. Sir Winston Churchill

08-22-2006, 11:28 AM	#4 (permalink)
dragoncoach Super Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: San Francisco, The City by the Bay Posts: 656 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I've read Coke does the trick. I think you pour a can over the stain and leave it for a long time, scrub, and the stain would disappear. Not sure if it really works, but it's worth a try. __________________ '04 Sagebrush EX-L w/ Navi / Class III Valley Hitch / Mito self-dimming rearview mirror, Muth signal mirrors / upgraded door speakers / front set of Pilot Pads / full size spare / AVS hood deflector / MTX 404, 4 channel amp / rear cargo cover / '06 tail light upgrade, full LED interior light conversion. Gone to a new home but not forgotten. Sold to a good friend. '03 BMW M5, Carbon Black '04 Mercedes SL 500R, Silver '98 Honda Accord EX V-6, Nighthawk Black Pearl '05 Honda Accord EX V-6 w/ navi, Deep Green Pearl

09-11-2006, 09:55 PM	#10 (permalink)
Scoobs Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Clarington, Ontario Posts: 1,207 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	If you put some newpapers down beside the tires before you spray them you won't get any tire shine on the driveway. __________________ 2003 SS EX-L , Towing Package, Crossbars, Chrome Trim, Separation Net ( To keep the real Scoobs in the back ) , Rear Splashguards, Chrome Exhaust Tips, PowerBulbs PowerPlus +50 bulbs (great bulbs) -- Replaced with 2008 RAV4 V6 Sport 2004 Titanium Silver Toyota 4Runner SR5 Sport V8, Philips +30 Premium -- Replaced with 2007 4Runner Limited V8

09-12-2006, 12:32 AM	#11 (permalink)
CMasten Super Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Claremont, CA Posts: 1,568 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	a drop or two of Dawn soap on ea area, and every tire shine spot I have is gone in a few days...

09-12-2006, 09:42 PM	#15 (permalink)
mmmmark Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: E Texas Posts: 825 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I drive down to the park about a block away and apply the tire shine there. Keeps my driveway CLEAN! __________________ 2012 2WD Touring White Diamond Pearl / Grey 2006 2WD Steel Blue EX-L with Navigation (RIP - 3/10/12) -------------------------------------------------------- My goal in life is to be as good a person as my dog already thinks I am!

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