Exposed Aggregate concrete help

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2515R Dude

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Looking for an advise and TBN collective wisdom.
I hired a concrete contractor to make me a patio with exposed aggregate concrete.
The guy came, poured the concrete, sprayed the retarder, waited about 2 hours, washed and left.
When he was leaving i asked them why there are so many spots covered with the concrete, like 70-80%.
His answer was, it is send and concrete dust which tomorrow you can wash with regular hose. It is not going to harden.
Next morning i could not wash it not with regular hose, nor with jet spray.
I contacted him, he told me he would come later this day. Needless to say he never came, does not answer the phone, texts and such.

The question is: How do i remove a thin layer of the concrete to expose the aggregate?
I tried muriatic acid and KLEEN KREETE - no dice.
Are there any other options?

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   / Exposed Aggregate concrete help #4  
I would try pressure washing the surface. Professional repair would be sandblast
 
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Just use a wire wheel on a grinder to hit what looks like low spots. Then rinse and repeat as needed. What did you think it was going to look like? :rolleyes:
 
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I’ve used a sponge and rags as the patio dried followed by water and brush/broom…

In time the residue quickly wears off from the polished river aggregate I use.
 
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Just use a wire wheel on a grinder to hit what looks like low spots. Then rinse and repeat as needed. What did you think it was going to look like?
That was my first thought, and one the contractor should have asked.
 
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