After service tips

FAQ

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Why am I seeing tire marks on my newly sealed driveway? 

After sealcoating, the surface needs time to fully cure and harden. During this period, tire marks or “scuffing” can appear when the weight, heat, and friction from vehicle tires press into the soft coating. This is completely normal and one of the most common temporary issues homeowners notice after sealing. Tire marks on newly sealed driveways are a temporary cosmetic issue, not a sign of poor workmanship. With a little patience and proper care, your driveway will cure into a strong, even, and long-lasting protective layer. 

Will these tire marks fade over time? 

Yes — in most cases, light tire scuffs fade naturally as the surface continues to harden. Sunlight, rain, and regular use help the marks blend in over time. Avoid aggressive cleaning methods or turning tires sharply while the coating is still fresh. 

How can I prevent power-steering marks? 

Power-steering scuffs occur when the tires grind against the surface while the vehicle is stationary. To prevent them, make sure your car is moving, even slightly, before turning the wheel. This simple step greatly reduces the chance of leaving visible marks on new sealcoat.

 How long should I wait before driving on a new sealcoat?

 For best results, wait at least 24 to 48 hours before driving on freshly sealed pavement. In cooler temperatures or high humidity, the curing process can take longer. Always follow your contractor’s recommendation for your specific weather and surface conditions. 

SOMETIMES, FAILURE HAPPENS...

Why did the sealcoating fail or peel? Peeling is caused by sealcoating not bonding to oil spots or any other surface contaminants like dirt, grease, etc. or oxidized pavements. Prior to a sealcoating application, the pavement surface needs to be thoroughly cleaned, oil spots be treated with an oil spot primer and oxidized surface should be primed either with a specialty primer or a thin coat of the sealer. Peeling and sealer delamination may also be caused by other factors such as - By cold or freezing temperatures during the final cure process before the film was fully cured. Freezing temperatures will shatter the sealcoating bonds from the bottom layers of the sealer film. Deposit of tree sap in the pavement profile. The failure is seen as the flaking of the sealer. Sealcoating over a very hard coating, e.g. Gilsonite-based. (also seen when too many layers of sealer have been applied by DYI) - The failure appears as chipping because the top coat does not bond and flex with the bottom coat. Excessive moisture prior to sealer bonding or curing out. This can display as a “chalking” of material or flaking away. Sometimes will be discolored compared to other properly adhered areas.