Hey everyone, I've been using jack stands on my new asphalt driveway this summer, and they've left some dents. The driveway was installed just a year ago, and now I'm planning to get it sealcoated. The company I talked to mentioned the dents will be visible after sealing, but they're too small to be repaired. I'm wondering if something like QPR pavement repair from Lowe's would help fill in these indentations. Any tips or solutions?
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Why not turn those dents into a creative feature? You could add a few more at equal distances to create a cool design element!
A great method is to use a propane torch from Harbor Freight, attached to a BBQ tank. Heat the dented area, then tamp it down with a tamper—this should flatten it nicely. Just keep in mind that the patched area might look shinier than the surrounding asphalt. As a tip, you could grab a side panel from an old desktop computer from an e-waste pile; it's a great flat piece to use under the jack stands for better weight distribution in the future!
You can actually use a heat gun or a torch to warm the area of the dents, then use a smooth-faced hammer to tamp them flat. Asphalt can be surprisingly pliable when it's heated up, so you'll get a better result that way!
Roadtek has some round jack stands designed to prevent damage like this. If you're in the market for new ones, they might be worth checking out!
For future use, try placing some squares of old plywood under your jack stands. This will help spread out the weight more evenly instead of concentrating it at just four points. Good luck with your repairs!
I think a piece of plywood would be much sturdier than that sheet metal. Just my opinion!