The things people ask.
The Unlimited club, what’s safe in the tunnel, ceramic vs. a coating, how long a detail takes, and more.
You pick a plan (Basic, Premium, or Ceramic), we link it to your license plate, and you wash as often as you like at any Riptide location. Most members wash a few times a week. Plans auto-renew monthly, cover one personal vehicle, and you can cancel anytime online — no contracts, no cancellation fees.
Yes. We use a soft-foam and soft-felt system with no spinning bristles, so it’s gentle enough for fresh ceramic coatings, vinyl wraps, and matte finishes. If you have a brand-new wrap (under 7 days) we recommend waiting before any wash.
The Ceramic Shine wash is a flash-cure SiO₂ spray applied in the tunnel — it beads for a few weeks and tops up an existing coat. A full ceramic coating is a multi-stage detailing service: we correct the paint and install a 1–5 year nano-ceramic with a written warranty. One is a great every-wash boost; the other is long-term protection.
They do — the Deluxe wash lays down hot carnauba and a rain-repellent sealant so water beads and sheets off, and the car stays cleaner longer. The Ceramic Shine wash goes further with a SiO₂ ceramic spray that beads for weeks. You’ll see the difference the next time it rains.
An interior or exterior detail runs about 2–3 hours; a full detail is 4–6 hours. Ceramic coatings and paint protection film take 1–3 days because we correct the paint and let the coating cure. We’ll give you an exact window when you book.
For an express tunnel wash, no — just drive in any time we’re open. Detailing, ceramic coating, and paint protection film are by appointment so we can dedicate a bay and a detailer to your car. Book online or call us.
Yes. Every ceramic coating and PPF install comes with a manufacturer-backed written warranty (typically 1–10 years depending on the package) and a care kit. Keep your maintenance washes with us and the warranty stays valid.
Absolutely. Add wheels & tires, a ceramic top-coat, underbody rinse, pet-hair extraction, engine-bay detail, headlight restoration, and more right in the configurator or at the pay station. Some add-ons are included free on the Premium and Ceramic Unlimited plans.