Aused Epoxy Floor help

[LHFixer]

Hello All,

I just bought a house with a monster 30'X40' carriage style garage (with a pit). It has an epoxy floor down currently but the last guy, a real brainiac based some of the screwball electrical work I've seen, really got the floor dirty. I have lots of overspray, oil, tire marks, rust I think, it's pretty bad.


Long story short, what can I use on there that will get this stuff off, and something I can do a over a large-ish area and break the job up over a 10 days or so.

I was reluctant to use paint stripper, but I did anyway. I used the "citrus" stuff in some controlled areas, but I didn't leave it on long enough I guess. It took off some of the simple overspray, but barely touched other paint spots.

I was looking into race deck or ceramic tile, but I guess I should give cleaning this floor a try first. After all, even if I cover it up...it will still be there


I'll post pictures ASAP.


Eric

 

[bazzateer]

I just bought a house with a monster 30'X40' carriage style garage (with a pit).

I hate you! Not really, just jealous

Have you tried a high pressure power washer? Others on here have used them successfully along with paint strippers to clean up stains and spills.

Get those pics up stat!

 

[LHFixer]

Re: Abused Epoxy Floor help

Psshh I can imagine how much a 30'X40' garage would cost just north of London. You'd have to move near Cardiff I suspect.


I was all set to go and rent a pressure washer from Home Depot but the paint stripper wasn't touching it so...


I dunno. My real questions, should have been, what should I NOT use on an epoxy floor. I want to clean it, not bubble it up or put chemical scorches on it.


60 views and one reply? Really guys? Was it the misspelling, the noob-ness, or the 30'X40' garage?

I'll drop the pictures on here and my album this weekend but here is a teaser from the Realtor's listing (if it works properly):

 

[bazzateer]

Oh yeah, that looks good.

I'm going to be building a 22' wide x 33' long x 8' garage at the back of my place. Size is limited by the plot size, consideration of neighbours and local regulations.

I should be able to get 3-4 (classic British) cars plus lots of storage and bench space in it. Wanted to go higher but local Nazis said no.

 

[LHFixer]

Excellent. Nothing better for space constraints that British classics.

Local Nazis? Sounds like you're in Pennsylvania!


Eric

 

[LHFixer]

Here are some pictures of my British beauty. An 1983 Stage 1 V8. An incredible machine, and rigged for LP. Alas, I sold her. I often regret it until I think about the headache she was.

Eric

 

[bazzateer]

Forst pic looks like the UK, I take it you were stationed here for a while?

 

[AlphaGarage]

Different epoxy coatings will react differently, so there's no set list of suitable cleaning agents.

Most general cleaners should not have a negative effect on a good epoxy. Since you don't know what's down there, cleaners with solvent ingredients should be approached with caution, try them first on an inconspicuous spot. If they don't mark or stain the test spot you're probably golden, but until you have a bit of experience use them over small areas and don't allow them to sit there too long. In fact since the coating quality is unknown, take that cautious approach with all cleanser to begin with.

Nice looking LandRover - it certainly would have put the epoxy's ability to deal with oil drips to the test (at least my Brit leaks like a sieve).

 

[LHFixer]

Both were. The first one is in North Yorkshire. The second was in Lancashire where I Bought it, British sheep.

E

 

[LHFixer]

Leaks, for sure. Try adding two trans-axles, an overdrive and a monstrous (comparatively) V8 shoehorned into a tiny engine compartment. I was the EPA's public enemy number one. It was only a matter of time that they followed the trail and tracked me down.


E

 

[bazzateer]

Both were. The first one is in North Yorkshire. The second was in Lancashire where I Bought it, British sheep.

E

So they are, should have noticed they were grazing on the left!