The two friendly chipmunks who live in a woodpile near my garage and driveway decided to walk partway across the driveway and then across the front of my garage to get from one side of the property to the other. Unfortunately they did this while the driveway sealer (8-year type) was freshly applied..

I have Naptha and gasoline and paint remover as my three chemicals of choice. Anyone ever tried any of these? I can experiment, but hoping somebody may already know the answer.

On Sat, 24 Sep 2016 20:19:34 -0700 (PDT), wrote:

I can experiment,

Be sure to start by testing which will not remove your paint. I suspect
that paint remover might be problematic.

Naptha has less additives; gasoline alone might stain the paint. In
either case, I suspect that black/brown from the sealer will persist,
especially if the paint is light-coloured and the paint is oil-based.

On Saturday, September 24, 2016 at 11:19:40 PM UTC-4, wrote:
The two friendly chipmunks who live in a woodpile near my garage and driveway decided to walk partway across the driveway and then across the front of my garage to get from one side of the property to the other. Unfortunately they did this while the driveway sealer (8-year type) was freshly applied.

I have Naptha and gasoline and paint remover as my three chemicals of choice. Anyone ever tried any of these? I can experiment, but hoping somebody may already know the answer.

It's a garage. Why do you care what it looks like?

Cindy Hamilton

On 9/25/2016 9:18 AM, Cindy Hamilton wrote:
On Saturday, September 24, 2016 at 11:19:40 PM UTC-4, wrote:
The two friendly chipmunks who live in a woodpile near my garage and driveway decided to walk partway across the driveway and then across the front of my garage to get from one side of the property to the other. Unfortunately they did this while the driveway sealer (8-year type) was freshly applied.

I have Naptha and gasoline and paint remover as my three chemicals of choice. Anyone ever tried any of these? I can experiment, but hoping somebody may already know the answer.

It's a garage. Why do you care what it looks like?

Cindy Hamilton


Depends on the garage. You'd not notice it it mine. My brother though,
did restorations on his cars in his 6 car garage. Cleaner than most
kitchens.

On Sun, 25 Sep 2016 06:18:08 -0700 (PDT), Cindy Hamilton wrote:

On Saturday, September 24, 2016 at 11:19:40 PM UTC-4, wrote:
The two friendly chipmunks who live in a woodpile near my garage and driveway decided to walk partway across the driveway and then across the front of my garage to get from one side of the property to the other. Unfortunately they did this while the driveway sealer (8-year type) was freshly applied.

I have Naptha and gasoline and paint remover as my three chemicals of choice. Anyone ever tried any of these? I can experiment, but hoping somebody may already know the answer.

It's a garage. Why do you care what it looks like?

Are you concerned that his driveway and garage will be better looking than your double-wide living room?

On 9/24/2016 11:19 PM, wrote:
The two friendly chipmunks who live in a woodpile near my garage and driveway decided to walk partway across the driveway and then across the front of my garage to get from one side of the property to the other. Unfortunately they did this while the driveway sealer (8-year type) was freshly applied.

I have Naptha and gasoline and paint remover as my three chemicals of choice. Anyone ever tried any of these? I can experiment, but hoping somebody may already know the answer.


You are basically out of luck. These things seep into the concrete and
cannot be completely removed. Just clean up best you can. As others
point out it is a garage floor and you can expect staining.

On Sunday, September 25, 2016 at 1:59:08 PM UTC-4, Frank wrote:
On 9/24/2016 11:19 PM, wrote:
The two friendly chipmunks who live in a woodpile near my garage and driveway decided to walk partway across the driveway and then across the front of my garage to get from one side of the property to the other. Unfortunately they did this while the driveway sealer (8-year type) was freshly applied.

I have Naptha and gasoline and paint remover as my three chemicals of choice. Anyone ever tried any of these? I can experiment, but hoping somebody may already know the answer.


You are basically out of luck. These things seep into the concrete and
cannot be completely removed. Just clean up best you can. As others
point out it is a garage floor and you can expect staining.

wire brush in a elecric drill

you might call and ask the sealer manufacturer for assistance, on what removes it

you might call and ask the sealer manufacturer for assistance, on what removes it.

Thanks, that's a great idea, I will do and see what they recommend.