This way the fresh patching asphalt mix bonds mechanically and chemically with the old asphalt. When this is done correctly, you can’t even see where the old hole was as there are no saw cut lines.

The lowest-cost sealers are just basically more liquid asphalt cement. ... Shallow indentations can be filled with soft smooth patching compound. You apply just like icing a cake.

I have to repair three areas where the asphalt blacktop paving has deteriorated. One area is about 5 square feet, another is 12 square feet, and the final one is almost 20 square feet.