Rust on a tarmac driveway

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Inalotoftrouble
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Post: # 116515Post Inalotoftrouble

Hi,
I am wondering g if anyone has come across a way of removing rust staining from tarmac? My old land rover needed repairing and I didn't realise that the metal particles from grinding would rush into the drive.
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Tony McC
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Post: # 116542Post Tony McC

A good quality rust remover, such as RCI.

Test a small, discreet area first as some rust removers can 'bleach' some bitmacs/SMAs
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I've seen this before but haven't had any dealings with putting it right; do not be tempted to heavily power-wash the surface however tempting it may be!

Medium pressure washing with a wide nozzle (NOT a pencil jet) may remove it. Again, I'd try a small out of the way area first.
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Post: # 116566Post Dave_L

Another thought; painting the surface with an asphalt paint might be a better option if removal isn't an option.



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