Lighting for Europe's Largest Car Wash

TideCar Car Wash
Year: 2021
Client: TideCar Car Wash
Installer: Ullevi Elektriska

TideCar is a company in Gothenburg well-known for its high-quality and professional hand washing and vehicle detailing services. Starting in 2003 at Ringön in Gothenburg, TideCar has grown over the years and now operates a facility covering over 1100 sqm at Stigs Center – Sweden's largest and most modern vehicle care facility.

As part of the expansion of the facility, TideCar introduced a unique Drive-Through concept in the form of a wash lane, similar to an automatic car wash, but with 100% hand washing. Westal was commissioned to provide lighting for this wash bay due to the need for fixtures with strong resistance to a corrosive environment.

For the walls of the wash bay, our Renata fixture was chosen, which is a highly durable light suitable for environments with exposure to acids and chemicals. It can withstand high water pressure and repels dirt and dust, making it ideal for car wash environments.

The ceiling of the wash bay was further supplemented with our Modul Vidd fixture to provide general lighting. Modul Vidd is a fixture with a high IP rating, meaning it can withstand tougher environments. Additionally, it provides the strong light required to illuminate large spaces – in this case, a very large wash bay.