Jasper
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| posted on 22/2/12 at 10:09 AM |
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Diesel on new tarmac drive
So the car has been slowly dripping diesel on the new tarmac drive for a couple of months and cos of where it is and it being winter I didn't
notice it. Car is fixed now, so no more drips.
So anybody know the best way to deal with it? I'm rather wary of using any type of detergent as it may affect the tarmac, same goes for using
some cement dust.
Any thoughts people?
If you're not living life on the edge you're taking up too much room.
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Jasongray5
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| posted on 22/2/12 at 10:25 AM |
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Kitty litter? Sand or something like that?
How hard can it be?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/33261515@N03/sets/72157611049241239/
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pewe
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| posted on 22/2/12 at 10:30 AM |
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Jasper, problem with diesel is that it destroys the binding agent - hence them resurfacing roads after diesel spills (and before anyone says it - yes
it also reduces the co-efficient of adhesion).
Can you not dig out the offending patch and replace with fresh tarmac?
You'll probably need a pick to remove it (watch out for hidden services though) and then a tamper or heavy metal plate (locost solution) to
achieve a good finish.
IIRC you can buy bags of patching tarmac from B&Q.
HTH.
Cheers, Pewe10
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owelly
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| posted on 22/2/12 at 10:33 AM |
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What is it you're trying to fix? Just a stain or has it dissolved the tarmac?
http://www.ppcmag.co.uk
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ali f27
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| posted on 22/2/12 at 10:40 AM |
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Hi leave it alone we used to spray diesal onto plannigs and wack it and stood up for years you cannot get the diesal back of and there are no lorrys
turning etc will be ok for years
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Jasper
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| posted on 22/2/12 at 11:23 AM |
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Thanks chaps - just spoke to the guy who laid it, he said the same, leave it alone and he'll come and replace it when he has a bit of spare.
If you're not living life on the edge you're taking up too much room.
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