My uncle told me to just 'let the concrete cure' for a full week before parking on it, but I moved my truck after 4 days and now there are tire marks sunk a quarter inch deep.

Has anyone else rushed a concrete project and learned the hard way how long it really needs to sit (and maybe have a fix for these dents)?

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tylers7219d ago

My cousin's patio slab from last summer still has my boot print in it from day three... looks like I was trying to leave my mark on the family legacy. Let's just say I now treat cure times like a prison sentence, you don't get out early for good behavior. Those quarter inch dents are probably there to stay, a permanent reminder of our shared impatience. I've heard you can try a cement paste to fill them, but it never really blends right.

willow_king18d ago

Watched my buddy try to fix a paw print in his new driveway with that paste stuff. He mixed it up, filled the hole, and smoothed it over. It looked okay for about a month, just a little off color. Then winter came with a few freeze-thaw cycles. Now it's this weird, pitted patch that stands out more than the original print ever did. He says it's a lesson in leaving well enough alone.