rcpete347

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HI all, this was going to get attention sooner or later.
The problem that is appearing now, that diesel fuel is distroying asphalt surfaces.
Unlike Jet-A and Kero fuels that only stain the asphalt. Diesel fuel, when spilt on asphalt, will crumple and only be repaired by removeing a section .
Overflow tanks are great, but not always used.

Here is one man looking for help.
I did a no-no. I worked on my return line in the condominium complex parking lot without a catch basin not realizing what I was getting into. Needless to say a bit of diesel got on the asphalt of the parking lot. Not my parking lot.
I tried to "cover" the area with dirt to soak up the diesel, but it has already softened up the asphalt. Of course the local rug rat next door found a stick and started really making a hole in the asphalt which I covered back twice. I know it is a matter of time before someone chews my asphalt for doing such a stupid thing (not that I don't deserve it).
Is there a way to fix asphalt that has been damaged by diesel?
I figured I am not the first one who has done this. Thought someone might know the "secret" of asphalt repair.

Rcpete