mistergrumpy
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| posted on 7/11/10 at 11:55 AM |
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Brake Fluid V's Carpet
My Dad managed to tread brake fluid through onto my carpet a couple of years back meaning I now have 2 or 3 small dark spots on my beige carpet.
I'm wondering now whether to replace the carpet which would obviously mean emtying the whole living room and would be a ball ache because my
house is only small so I've no where to put stuff or does anyone know how to get the stain off? I've tried carpet cleaners and a brush but
wondered if an industrial carpet cleaner might work? Anyone?
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MikeRJ
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| posted on 7/11/10 at 12:03 PM |
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Unlikely I would say, IME it'll get the rest of the carpet really clean which will show up the spots even more!
Have you tried stain removers e.g. Stain Devil?
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BenB
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| posted on 7/11/10 at 12:07 PM |
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In the past for these kind of problems I've found spraying WD40 onto the carpet then immediately washing the carpet can work quite well,
presumably the WD40 just acts as thinners which are then taken up in the shampoo.
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mistergrumpy
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| posted on 7/11/10 at 12:10 PM |
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I've previously tried carpet cleaner fluid and scotch guard but no stain specific treatments I don't think. I'm willing to give owt
a go as it's a bit unsightly as is so if it reacts badly I'll have to buy a new carpet either way.
I'll try the WD40 and have a look in Tesco in a short while.
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Bluemoon
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| posted on 7/11/10 at 12:17 PM |
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As a last resort: I think it is possible to "Patch" carpet if you have some offcuts. Not done this but there are details around on how to
do this (DIY manuals)..
We have used the "Rug doctor" spot remover with some success in the past, they also do other remover types for dealing with different
stain types.
Dan
[Edited on 7/11/10 by Bluemoon]
[Edited on 7/11/10 by Bluemoon]
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matt_gsxr
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| posted on 7/11/10 at 12:18 PM |
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Cover the rest of the carpet with brake fluid so that it matches.
Obvious!
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clairetoo
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| posted on 7/11/10 at 12:23 PM |
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Just do your next engine rebuild in the middle of the living room , that will hide the marks 
*this is from some one who hasnt seen the living room carpet in years.........it's under all that junk......somewhere 
Its cuz I is blond , innit
Claire xx
Will weld for food......
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rusty nuts
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| posted on 7/11/10 at 12:27 PM |
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Might be a bit late but it's worth trying some brake cleaner on the stain. Spray a bit on a piece of clean rag and give it a wipe, it works on
our carpet but don't tell SWMBO!
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karlak
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| posted on 7/11/10 at 12:40 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Bluemoon
As a last resort: I think it is possible to "Patch" carpet if you have some offcuts. Not done this but there are details around on how to
do this (DIY manuals)..
[Edited on 7/11/10 by Bluemoon]
If you do not have any offcuts to do a patch repair, how about using a "donor" patch from somewhere less obvious, then swap the stained
bit. A bit under a table, sofa etc perhaps ??
MK Indy - 2litre Duratec - Omex 600 - Jenvey throttle bodies - ETB DigiDash2
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mookaloid
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| posted on 7/11/10 at 01:06 PM |
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Get a professional carpet man in - it might cost £30 at most but better than you messing it up and having to get a new carpet.
Brake fluid is reasonably water soluble by the way..
"That thing you're thinking - it wont be that."
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Peteff
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| posted on 7/11/10 at 02:25 PM |
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Put a rug over it.
yours, Pete
I went into the RSPCA office the other day. It was so small you could hardly swing a cat in there.
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