How to Fix a Pothole

Clean, fill, compact. Water-activated patch adds a water step before compaction.

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Using Cold-Patch Materials to Fix Potholes
Cold patch such as PatchMaster is the page's everyday material: place it and compact it, including in poor weather according to that product's claim.
Clean, fill, and compact
Remove loose rock. Pour patch about a half inch proud so compaction brings it level. Compact with a tamper or by driving over it until the patch is even.
Repairing Potholes with Water Activation Cold-Patch
AQUASET is the water-activated option on the page, sold for a fast set. Hot mix can follow the same hole preparation when a plant is available.
Steps to Repairing Potholes with Water-Activated Cold-Patch
Clean the hole, place material slightly proud, wet it so the set starts, then compact. Skip the water and this product is not doing what the page describes.

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