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Offline ald1717

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getting oil out of clothes
« on: May 10, 2022, 12:30:18 pm »
okay i know this isnt to do with the mechanics of the gti, but im wondering if anyone knows how to get oil from clothes that works, ruined a brand new pair of joggers for the second time now,  would a strong solvent remove it like paint thinner ir white spirit

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Re: getting oil out of clothes
« Reply #1 on: May 10, 2022, 01:07:26 pm »
Buy some more and use them you've ruined just for messing with ya car.
Life really is that simple. :congrats:

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Re: getting oil out of clothes
« Reply #2 on: May 10, 2022, 02:38:48 pm »
In my experience oil doesn't come out.

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Re: getting oil out of clothes
« Reply #3 on: May 10, 2022, 06:29:53 pm »
Depends on the oil, sometimes brake cleaner gets stuff out.

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Re: getting oil out of clothes
« Reply #4 on: May 10, 2022, 06:49:50 pm »
really annoying, theirs only a few match head sized drops on the knee area where i was trying to guide a caravan up a steep drive knealt down and must have been a few drops , will try some solvent stuff

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Re: getting oil out of clothes
« Reply #5 on: May 10, 2022, 10:38:14 pm »
I would try rubbing in some swafega into the patch before washing the item.
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Re: getting oil out of clothes
« Reply #6 on: May 11, 2022, 09:34:54 am »
Vanish oxy

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Re: getting oil out of clothes
« Reply #7 on: May 11, 2022, 09:47:57 am »
Buy some more and use them you've ruined just for messing with ya car.
Life really is that simple. :congrats:

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