RetiredAt55.5
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The OP's township would probably appreciate him not experimenting with anymore witches brews on their asphalt.
Honey, I Bleached the Asphalt
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The OP's township would probably appreciate him not experimenting with anymore witches brews on their asphalt.
Cut-Throat
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You can also add me to the 'thinks it's strange group' --- But, all I can say is that I'm really glad you're not on the Board of my HOA.
Nah, neighbor's don't care. Actually, some of them are following (in a friendly way) the lack of progress regarding the situation.
The OP's township is Los Angeles. And, I don't think anyone sees it as being "their asphalt."
Cut-Throat
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First, thanks for the your response and it does seem as if you have my welfare at heart here. But... I'm finding it interesting that some of the responses seem to indicate that I did something wrong/illegal/eccentric.
What I did was try to clean up some oil spots (that I did not create) in front of my house on a public street (that I do not own). I went to HD for advice on how to handle the situation. The solution worked too well, creating another problem. (Plus I didn't do a very good job in following the instructions). OK, so instead of oil spots there are blanched spots. What damage has been done?
I truly don't expect anyone knocking at my door about this, but if someone does, I'll let you know.
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Well, you have a good nature, but as is often the case, no good deed goes unpunished. If I were going to do anything, I'd get the driveway sealer and seal the area and then call it a day.
I don't think you're crazy for wanting to clean up around your house, including the street, but I do assume you don't want to pay to have a piece of the road replaced. I doubt you ruined anything, just seal it and be done with it. (Then lay low
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I don't think you're crazy for wanting to clean up around your house, including the street, but I do assume you don't want to pay to have a piece of the road replaced. I doubt you ruined anything, just seal it and be done with it. (Then lay low
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aja8888
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Flex Seal to the rescue!
ummm, I think the solution is staring you in the face. More oil! Cycled (recycled?) through your car engine. Let's say 10k miles. For economy sake used the rock gut oil. Not the Super Premium Synthetic. Dino oil baby!
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I guess I’m half crazy. It would bother me to see an oil spot, but I don’t think I’d ever consider doing something about it. So, half.
Just_Steve
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Hence my "strange" comment.
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redduck, what HD product did you use? I'd like to look up the MSDS on it, and see what's in it.
I suggest NOT putting oil back onto the spots! If anyone sees you putting oil on the road, and it gets around to the police, a fine mess you may be in!
Is the bleached spot grainier looking than the untouched unstained asphalt?
Micro-wise, in the bleached area, is it only the tops of the small stones that are "bleached", and not the binder between the stones, or is the whole surface "bleached"?
I suggest NOT putting oil back onto the spots! If anyone sees you putting oil on the road, and it gets around to the police, a fine mess you may be in!
Is the bleached spot grainier looking than the untouched unstained asphalt?
Micro-wise, in the bleached area, is it only the tops of the small stones that are "bleached", and not the binder between the stones, or is the whole surface "bleached"?
GravitySucks
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Duck,
Meant eccentric in the best of ways. You're one of my favorites posters here. Hope I didn't offend.
Meant eccentric in the best of ways. You're one of my favorites posters here. Hope I didn't offend.
JoeWras
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Street ownership.... About 25 years ago, we started having these guys come through the neighborhood wanting to paint your house number on the curb. Yes, you'd pay for it.
The city followed up with a notice that it was illegal, and people would get a citation for doing it. Still didn't stop these guys from trying to sell this service for a few years after.
City said the curb was public property, AND, it did no good for safety since the numbers were typically blocked by parked cars. They didn't want people relying on curb numbers instead of having them on their house.
Overall, it was an interesting issue.
The city followed up with a notice that it was illegal, and people would get a citation for doing it. Still didn't stop these guys from trying to sell this service for a few years after.
City said the curb was public property, AND, it did no good for safety since the numbers were typically blocked by parked cars. They didn't want people relying on curb numbers instead of having them on their house.
Overall, it was an interesting issue.
pb4uski
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redduck's problem would never be an issue for us... one of the benefits of living on a dirt road... but I can assure you there are lots of disadvantages (one being keeping cars clean).
I wouldn't stop them either but I might pull up a lawn chair to watch & chuckle. BTW, I do clean up oil spots on MY concrete driveway by rubbing in Tide Liquid & waiting for rain to wash it away.
Scrapr, your solution was suggested earlier, by a highly respected DIY guy on this forum, but without all the of the necessary details that you generously included.
It seems that wherever the gunk settled, that area became bleached.
I can't find the container and I can't find the HD receipt. So, sorry, no help there.
Rain and hosing the area didn't help at all. But, after looking at the bleached area closely (thanks to you), maybe it really isn't bleached but just firmly coated with the gunk. So, I will try using a bristle brush and OXY Clean and see if it is just coating.
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Nope, didn't offend, not at all. Took it as a friendly jab (which I appreciate a whole lot). I've always seen "eccentric" as regards to me as a positive.
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I think it may have been illegal in Los Angeles at one time, but since so many residents had their house number painted on the curb, the practice simply became regulated:
From the LA County rule book(?)
"Only house numbers painted on the face of curbs are permitted. No logos, designs,
graphics or symbols of national, military, religious, sports, flags, college/university,
etc., are permitted. Such logos, designs, graphics, and symbols may be registered
trademarks and may have copyrights."
An Encroachment Permit issued by Los Angeles County
JoeWras
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Yeah, I've seen it out West a lot. I think that's why it got imported here ... people saw it as a good idea. I thought it was a good idea.
Our city disagreed and pointed to the code requirements which specify the numbers must be at least 3" high and on the building. A suggested (but not required) addition is a raised sign in the front yard visible from both directions on the road. (Example: hanging from mailbox post)
They don't like the curb.
I'm guessing it is due to parking and snow. LA doesn't see much snow. Although we don't get a lot of snow, when we do, it will cover the curb stencils.
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I feel redduck's pain. I live out in the boonies with an 800' driveway or this would really bother me. Someone must have disposed of purple paint, the garage truck picked it up, and it must have leaked out of the truck when the garbage truck stopped at our house.
