Time to Shine Car Wash

What Time to Shine Car Wash does

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Name

Time to Shine Car Wash

Legal name

Time to Shine Car Wash

Website

https://timetoshinecarwash.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

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Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Express Car Wash Services

NAICS

Car Washes (811192)

SIC

Services-Automotive Repair, Services & Parking (7500)

akta.pro primary industry

Fleet/Vehicle & Equipment Exterior Washing (Residential/Light Commercial) (HSAEAMAL)

Keywords

• Express car wash services
• Monthly wash memberships
• Automated car wash systems
• Vehicle detailing services
• Drive-through car wash

Headquarters

HQ city

Catoosa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Monthly Wash Club Memberships: Recurring monthly subscription model where customers pay a fixed monthly fee for unlimited washes (up to once per day) at any Time To Shine location. Each package is valid on one vehicle only. The subscription includes a FastPass tag for automatic vehicle recognition at wash entrances.
2. Single Wash Transactions: One-time wash purchases at individual locations with various package tiers ranging from basic washes to premium treatments like Super Ceramic, Lava Shield, and Extreme Graphene

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Time to Shine Car Wash operates drive-through automated express car wash tunnels offering tiered wash packages (Basic Wash, Super Ceramic, Lava Shield and Shine, Extreme Graphene) plus a Monthly Wash Club membership program with FastPass tag-based vehicle recognition. Customers can purchase single washes or subscribe to unlimited monthly washes (up to once per day) valid at any location. The company emphasizes environmental sustainability through 88% water recycling and provides complimentary amenities including vacuums, window cleaner, microfiber towels, and mat cleaner.

Product overview

Time To Shine Car Wash operates an express tunnel car wash service with a tiered wash package system. The core product portfolio includes four wash tiers (Basic Wash, Super Ceramic, Lava Shield and Shine, and Extreme Graphene) plus a Monthly Wash Club subscription. Customers drive through automated tunnels with no need to exit their vehicles, completing washes in approximately three minutes. Add-on services include underbody wash, wheel treatment, bug scrub, and rain repellent. Membership includes free vacuums, window cleaner, microfiber towels, and mat cleaner. The company was acquired by WhiteWater Express Car Wash in November 2025.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Basic Wash Entry-level car wash package offering basic cleaning with basic air dry feature, available for individual vehicle owners seeking affordable exterior cleaning.
• Super Ceramic Premium wash package featuring ceramic polymer application that creates a durable protection layer against etching, staining from pollen, and easier removal of insect and bird waste, targeted at vehicle owners seeking paint protection.
• Lava Shield and Shine Premium membership wash package featuring a five-step process: Lava Bath (foamed detergent), Lava Shine (enhance vehicle shine), Lava Seal (additional foam for enhanced shine), Lava Rinse (flush and cure sealants), and Buff-n-Dry (buffing action to activate sealant to a gleaming shine), for individual vehicle owners seeking enhanced shine and protection.
• Extreme Graphene Top-tier wash package featuring graphene-based protection, the most advanced ceramic protection offered, providing superior paint protection and lasting shine, for vehicle owners seeking the highest level of paint protection.
• Monthly Wash Club Membership Recurring subscription car wash membership program where members pay monthly fees for unlimited washes (up to once per day) at any Time To Shine location, valid on one vehicle. Members receive a FastPass Tag windshield sticker for automatic vehicle recognition and contactless entry, managed via the Rinsed platform portal.

Quantifiable outcome

• 88% of water used is recycled, compared to 140 gallons for average at-home wash
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and minor.

• WhiteWater Express Car WashflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 November 2025WhiteWater Express Car Wash acquired Time to Shine Car Wash in November 2025. The deal included 10 operating locations and 2 development sites in South Carolina. This acquisition marks WhiteWater's entry into South Carolina and expands their combined footprint to 141 locations across 7 states. Transition of Time To Shine locations to the WhiteWater Express brand will begin in early 2026, with plans to reach over 160 locations by end of 2026.
• Zips Express Car WashminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 21 October 2021Time To Shine sold its Lexington, SC locations to Zips Express Car Wash in October 2021. The transition allowed Time To Shine members to continue washing at the Lexington locations with their passes accepted as part of Zips' network of 204+ locations across 19 states.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Market position

Key highlights1 record

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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