💡Alligatored asphalt beyond repair when the substrate is degraded and islands have broken loose.
🔑Applying tack coat seals crevices and prepares surface for better bonding.
🔩Tools needed for repair include a utility brush, squeegee, and brush cutter brush.
💧Tack coat should reach the bottom of cracks and penetrate oxidized asphalt for optimal adhesion.
👕Wear old clothes and shoes during application and clean up spills with plain water.
When is alligatored asphalt beyond repair?
—Alligatored asphalt is beyond repair when the substrate is degraded and islands have broken loose.
Why is tack coat important?
—Tack coat seals crevices and prepares the surface for better bonding of the patch material.
What tools are needed for the repair?
—Tools needed include a utility brush, squeegee, and brush cutter brush.
How deep should the tack coat penetrate?
—The tack coat should reach the bottom of cracks and penetrate oxidized asphalt for optimal adhesion.
How should spills be cleaned up?
—Spills should be cleaned up with plain water immediately, and if dry, WD-40 or soap can be used.
00:11Introduction to the proper repair of alligatored asphalt.
01:15When alligatored asphalt is beyond repair and needs complete replacement.
02:08The importance of tack coat in sealing crevices and preparing the surface for bonding.
04:14Tools needed for the repair, including a utility brush, squeegee, and brush cutter brush.
06:06The significance of properly cleaning the surface before applying the tack coat.
08:18The process of applying the tack coat and the recommended dilution rate.
09:40Mixing and preparing the alligator patch material.
11:19Applying the alligator patch and achieving the desired finish.
