Concrete sealer

[Ace22]

I figured most auto detailers also have a nice driveway.  I have a 90 foot by 22 foot concrete driveway that I sealed 5 years ago with a Behr product because it was readily available.  I have an electric Karcher power washer at my disposal.  I was wondering what people recommend to seal their concrete driveway without breaking the bank and provide a long-lasting seal. 

 

Here's my RS5 on my driveway   Any input or ideas are welcome!

 

[blcksilv08]

I used the seal-krete on my parents driveway two years ago and its held up great. Sorry no pics though.

http://www.seal-krete.com/driveways.aspx

[LFairbanks]

http://www.concretenetwork.com/driveway-sealer/

 

http://www.concretenetwork.com/suppliers/ConcreteSealer/usa-and-canada/

 

Stay away from the stuff they sell at HD and Lowes.  

 

http://www.sherwin-williams.com/search/?siteSection=&Ntt=concrete+sealer

 

I would also suggest picking up one of these to make the job easier.

 

http://www.amazon.com/Chapin-Industrial-3-5-Gallon-Concrete-1949/dp/B00002N8O8/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1406175775&sr=8-2&keywords=metal+pump+sprayer

 

And if you live in a cold climate stay away from the ice melt and rock salt.  Use old fertilizer or ammonium nitrate.

[DaytonaJae]

I have found that Adam's Invisible Undercarriage Spray seals your concrete driveway like nobody's business.  Seriously.

 

How do I know this?  Let's just say that I rarely ever lay down drip towels when I apply my undercarriage spray.  Due to this, over the years, whenever it rains, my concrete shows all the lighter puddle spots where the drips landed while the rest of the driveway turns darker when wet.  The light spots from 3 years ago are still there, rejecting water.  I've tried pressure washing them with no success.

 

If you get a gallon of the stuff, and roll your driveway with a paint roller, I will be willing to bet it is one heck of a sealer, and the front of your house will smell like grape soda!

 

I once joked around with Mc2hill that I should lay down an Adam's stencil on my driveway and roll it with UCS.  The next time it rains, my driveway will have Adam's advertising, and maybe even get caught one day on Google satellite imagery.

[DaveVY]

I have found that Adam's Invisible Undercarriage Spray seals your concrete driveway like nobody's business.  Seriously.

 

How do I know this?  Let's just say that I rarely ever lay down drip towels when I apply my undercarriage spray.  Due to this, over the years, whenever it rains, my concrete shows all the lighter puddle spots where the drips landed while the rest of the driveway turns darker when wet.  The light spots from 3 years ago are still there, rejecting water.  I've tried pressure washing them with no success.

 

If you get a gallon of the stuff, and roll your driveway with a paint roller, I will be willing to bet it is one heck of a sealer, and the front of your house will smell like grape soda!

 

I once joked around with Mc2hill that I should lay down an Adam's stencil on my driveway and roll it with UCS.  The next time it rains, my driveway will have Adam's advertising, and maybe even get caught one day on Google satellite imagery.

Hmmm, interesting idea. Thanks for the idea!

One part of my driveway tends to get darker in color due to mildew/mold where a gutter downspout drops water on the driveway. Now thinking about trying the UCS in that area to see if it helps after the next time I clean the driveway.

[LFairbanks]

IMO, if you go the Adams route...lol.  Picking up on of those metal spray cans like I linked on Amazon, would work better than a roller and waste far less product.  Remember you get what you pay for.