Use the recommended professional grade Latex·ite products and follow the instructions to attain Pro-Contractor results at a fraction of the cost.
For Best Results ...
follow application instructions on each product container. Plan on prep and repair on one day and sealing on the next day.
Trim all grass and vegetation away from the edges of the asphalt surface. Leave nothing overhanging or in contact with the asphalt surface.
Cut out broken or severely cracked areas or deteriorated asphalt using a hammer and cold chisel. If it is deteriorated along driveway edge, install a piece of wood along the edge of the driveway to act as a frame.
Sweep
Sweep and clean off the entire driveway. Remove dirt and pickup loose stones and asphalt from any ruts, potholes or low spots.
Clean
Oil /Gas Spots
Scrub oil, gas spots and other stains with Latex·ite Driveway Cleaner.
This full strength penetrating cleaner should be liberally applied to the stain and vigorously scrubbed with a stiff wire brush. Rinse away the dirty residue area with water. Repeat this process until clean. If stain is soft, cut out with chisel and follow repair instructions.
Rinse
After scrubbing problem spots, thoroughly flush the entire driveway with a final rinse.
Prime
Better Bond
Apply Latex·ite Oil Spot Primer,
an acrylic penetrating primer, to prevent any bleedthrough of minute traces of gas and oil and to promote a better bond of Latex·ite sealers to the cleaned area.
Apply Oil Spot Primer full strength from the bottle ...
spread with a brush. This product goes on white and dries clear. More than one coat may be needed.
Fill
Fine & Medium Cracks up to ½"
Fill with Latex·ite 2X Premium Crack Filler or 1QT. Asphalastic Crack Filler.
Snip off end of spout and pour black rubberized sealant into unsightly cracks up to 1/2".
Fill just below asphalt surface ... do not over fill. Filler will remain pliable ... expanding when hot, contracting when cold.
If you spill any on the pavement surface simply wipe up with wet rag or scrape off with a putty knife. Allow overnight to cure prior to sealing over.
Trowel
Large Cracks, Areas of "allegation", Depressions & Low Spots
Trowel with 1gal. Trowel Patch
This is a smooth asphalt repair product. It is designed to repair medium to large cracks, smooth out rough spots and fill minor depressions. Trowel in layers of 1/4" to 1/2" ...no greater as it sets up from the top down. Allow each layer to harden overnight before applying next layer. Build up the patch until level and feather out the edges for a smooth, neat, uniform appearance.
Smooth
Once you finished troweling, give it at least 24 hours to properly cure prior to sealing over it.
Fill and Tamp
Ruts · Potholes & Cut Out Areas
Fill area to be repaired with 3.5gal Quick Patch or 1gal Super Patch (same
formulas), a black stone adhesive mix, until slightly above the asphalt
surface. Use end of 2 x 4 or tamp and compact until level with the pavement.
Check your work with a straight edge. Allow 2 weeks to cure prior to
sealing over repair.
Year-Round Repair
Latex·ite Quick Patch and Super Patch are multi-purpose Hi-Tech stone compounds. Special additives let you repair in any kind of weather ... hot/cold or wet/dry! Just shovel and tamp ... ready for traffic.
CAUTION
Make repairs when pavement temperature is 55 degrees F and rising
and no rain is forecast for 24 hours.
