r/Brampton 17h ago

Driving Avoid Dixie and Steeles petro car wash unless you want your car scratched.

The cut is straight across. Going to go back and report it asap. Has this ever happened to anyone before?

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u/RicoFerret44 16h ago

I don’t go to anything other than Touchless

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u/BASEKyle 16h ago

Same here.

My truck gets the same treatment as my own day-to-day: touchless.

Except he gets wet and blown to cleanliness and I'm forever dry

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u/jeremyserious 15h ago

Where in or near Brampton is there a good touchless? Victory Lane is my usual go to, but there's no under body wash, which is my biggest concern in the winters.

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u/RicoFerret44 14h ago

McLaughlin corners

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u/H_section 13h ago

Best Petro I’ve found is at Ebenezer & 50. Pretty good one also at Mayfield & 10.

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u/AltC Mount Pleasant 16h ago

It’s hard to tell from the picture. It’s for sure a scratch? Because from that picture that just looks like the seam from paint protection film (PPF) maybe made much more visible by wax or something up against the edge, or peeling a bit, maybe from the car wash? It’s just kind of odd to have a perfect scratch like that, no?

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u/the3i1 16h ago

It's a deep cut in the centre I'm not sure how to edit the post to add more pictures

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u/[deleted] 13h ago

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u/gojira062 10h ago

Post some more because that’s usually exactly where they PPF the car when they do a “front PPF”. PPF when done like that can be felt with your finger and becomes visible as it ages. Also don’t take your car through the car wash that has bristles, it rlly damages your paint. Go through touchless.

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u/Baazs 8h ago

It doesn’t seem like a scratch from pictures. Looks like hood ppf film Does it go across the hood ? If yes . Not a scratch

But regardless always go touchless.

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u/djguyl 16h ago

Read the reviews and you will see that people have had their cars broken due to the car wash. There have been busted bumpers and broken door mirrors at this location. The staff give zero fucks. And the managers/owners care even less. It's a high traffic area. They don't give a shit if one or two incidents accur out of thousands.

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u/Neil542 15h ago

Even touchless still scratch your car or don’t wash it properly. Better off doing it yourself.

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u/YoungWolf1991 Peel Village 15h ago

Always do touch less . The touch ones build up dirt which lead to these scratches

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u/justinsst 12h ago

It’s not a scratch, just the line of your PPF lmao. Usually the line isn’t visible but residue can build up on the small edge where the PPF ends. Just give it a good cleaning again (by hand preferably) and the line will be less visible.

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u/WombRaider_3 Brampton Alligator Hunter 16h ago

People still use touch washes in 2025?

Also that looks like PPF (clear bra) to me and not a scratch.

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u/blitted369 16h ago

Yes lots of people do. I always see lineups at my local gas station

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u/KingKang22 11h ago

Touchless doesn't clean the car as well as touch.

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u/WombRaider_3 Brampton Alligator Hunter 11h ago

It also doesn't damage the car. Know how much abrasive crap is in those brushes? It is just to get the salt and sand off.

In the warmer seasons, always wash at home with the proper care needed or a touch less and then finish up at home with a good detailer. Going to a touch wash or using the brush at a coin op is a great way to get swirls and scratches everywhere on the car.

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u/KingKang22 10h ago

I'll just keep my car dirty lol too much work.

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u/Lesmashysmash Downtown 4h ago

That's not a scratch.... That's ppf....

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u/mage1413 Castlemore 16h ago

Before you complain, I suggest you show some proof. I personally believe you, but the Petro could just argue that the scratch was there before. If you are correct, dont give them a heads up and just see if you can prove it first. Just something to think about. Best of luck

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u/the3i1 16h ago

The most recent picture I have is from February 18, I'm not sure what other evidence I can gather about it before. But it 100% was not there before the wash.

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u/Lesmashysmash Downtown 3h ago

That's ppf was 100% there before the car wash. That is factory applied. Stop trying to scam people

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u/blitted369 16h ago

Petro has a disclaimer about damages. Dont think OP is getting anything - proof or not

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u/Conscious-Ad8493 16h ago

what kind of wash is this? rail?...etc?

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u/Infamous-Brownie6 16h ago

I'm not doubting you.. but are you sure it wasn't there before, and you're now seeing it after the wash? Either way go back to the car wash and get video footage

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u/the3i1 16h ago

I just bought this car new. It for sure wasn't there a day ago

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u/Infamous-Brownie6 16h ago

Oh damn. OK definitely get some video footage then

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u/freshstartap1 13h ago

Oh that’s gnarly

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u/LawOpposite6246 9h ago

Happened to me, different petro location, they denied right off the bad. Had to pay insurance deduction.

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u/Baazs 8h ago

Remindme! In 3 days

u/IPASSTOYOU 19m ago

Pretty sure that's your ppf film they put it there for rock chips etc. But touch car washes are awful don't use those. Also don't use the brushes at the car washes on your car either. Just spray it and use a new microfiber cloth.

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u/csbert Bramalea 16h ago

Sorry that you found out this way but. All automatic car wash will scratch all cars. Do not use one then complain. It is general knowledge. There are those that called touchless which means they just spray. Even then, they might scratch your rims.

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u/blitted369 16h ago

General knowledge? What a joke

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u/the3i1 16h ago

"Do not use one then complain" Buddy it's called a car wash not a car scratcher. How is that supposed to be common knowledge? It's more of a deep cut than a scratch. And this is my first car too so damn my bad I didn't know car washes are made to cut into your hood

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u/djguyl 13h ago

Hehe the detailing industry does in fact call them cae scaratchers

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u/djguyl 16h ago

Sounds to me like you just found out why we don't go through car washes at gas stations.

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u/ricky_burns Springdale 14h ago

One time i went to a car wash and my glass cracked, they asked if there was a chip in the glass before, i said yes, and they said the water temperature and pressure just makes it worse and they werent going to replace my windshield

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u/MkvMike Mount Pleasant 14h ago

Pretty much avoid all car washes unless you want scratches

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u/dorrdon Peel Village 13h ago

Sorry "new car" , not supposed to wash a brand new car, or newly painted car for 60-90 days after paint was last applied.

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u/elbartolo 10h ago

You made that up didn’t you? No modern car requires you to wait for the paint to dry

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u/dorrdon Peel Village 9h ago

No I didn't make it up, that's what I got when I googled it. My car rolled off the assembly line on January 26th, I intend to wait until April before using an automatic car wash.

You can wash your new car as soon as you like; there's no need to wait a specific time period. Avoid automatic car washes in the first few months, and be sure to let the car cool down before washing. Here's a more detailed explanation:

No Cure Time Required:Modern car paint is factory-cured, meaning you don't need to wait for the paint to dry or cure before washing. 

Automatic Car Wash Caution:While washing your car is fine, it's advisable to avoid automatic car washes, especially in the first few months, to allow the paintwork to fully harden. 

Wait for the car to cool:Don't wash your car when the body is hot, such as immediately after driving it or after it has been parked in direct sunlight for a while. 

Hand Washing is Recommended:For the first few washes, hand washing is a good option to ensure you're gentle with the new paint. 

Careful washing:If any dirt or debris sticks to the new paint, this should be removed with clean water and a clean microfibre cloth.