What are LED Lighting Supply Lights for Car Washes?

LED Lighting Supply car wash LED lighting are water-resistant fixtures. They are IP rated IP65 rated or higher. These lights need to be sealed from water, soap, and moisture. Vapor proof fixtures are a really good choice for lighting in the car wash industry. A well lit car wash is a great way to bring in more customers and improve the customer experience.

What are the Benefits of Using LED Lighting Supply Lights in a Car Wash?

• High-quality Lighting: our lights are bright and provide a high quality light source versus traditional car wash lighting solutions. This will help to attracts customers.
• Energy efficiency: our LED lighting solutions will lower your energy costs by 50% or more.
• Lower maintenance costs: there are no bulbs and ballasts to change with our light fixtures
• Adjustable lighting: we offer wattage adjustable and color adjustable options so you can adjust the light for your needs
• Waterproof: our fixtures are waterproof ensuring years of reliable lighting

What Lighting is Better for a Car Wash – Vapor Proof Lights or IP-Rated Lights?

Vapor tight light design keeps the inside of the fixture dry and moisture-free. It prevents moisture and gases from entering the fixture and shortens its life.

IP65 fixtures are not vapor-proof. But they're designed to keep dust and water from entering the fixture. Also, most vapor-proof fixtures are IP65 or higher rated, but not all our IP lights are vapor-proof rated.

What are the Ideal Lighting Levels for Car Washes And Car Detailing?

Whether you are interested in fully automatic tunnel lighting solutions, or self-service bays, here are the recommended footcandles.

• Self-Service Car Wash Bays: 20–50 fc
• Automatic / Tunnel Car Washes: 50–100 fc
• Vacuuming and Drying Areas: 30–60 fc
• Car Detailing Bays: 100–200 fc
• Paint Correction and Polishing Areas: 150–300 fc
• Office/Customer Waiting Areas: 20–40 fc

What are the Best Lights for a Car Wash?

• Vaporproof lights and waterproof canopy lights are great options. Wall-mounted wall packs are also a popular choice for wall-mounted lights.
• The best canopy lighting for car washes are either IP6x-rated or vapor-proof fixtures. They should have a wide beam spread as the mounting height inside a car wash is less than 20 feet.

What are the Best LED Lights for Car Detailing?

• The best high bays for car washes are IP65 plus rated. They provide a broad beam pattern since mounting heights are below 20 feet.
• We recommend low bay lighting instead of high bay lighting. Let us know your requirements and we will recommend the best option.

Need Help? Talk to an LED Car Wash Light Expert.

With so many options and fixtures available, it's hard to decide what option is going to meet your needs and requirements. The sales engineers of LED Lighting Supply are experts in car wash lighting. Use our experience and tell us your needs, and we will provide you with the best LED lighting options for your project or application. We can provide you with a free lighting plan to make sure the area is well-lit and the lighting is balanced.

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LED Car Wash Lights FAQs

What's the Difference Between IP65 and IP66 Rated Lighting?

The IP system determines how well lights protect from dust (the first digit) and water (the second digit). The higher the digit, the better the protection. So, IP66 is better than IP65, and IP68 is better than IP66. IP65 is adequate for car wash requirements.

Will Soap from the Car Washes Affect LED Lights?

It shouldn’t unless the soap does not wash off completely and leaves a film. The film could reduce lumen output over time.

What Are the Benefits of Using LED Lights in a Car Wash?

LED lights are energy-efficient, have a long lifespan, provide bright and high-quality lighting, and require less maintenance compared to metal halide and fluorescent lighting.

How Long Do LED Car Wash Lights Last Compared to Traditional Lighting?

LED lights can last up to 50000 + hours or more. This means there are no bulbs or ballasts to replace for that period.

What Is the Ideal Brightness (Footcandles) for Car Wash Areas?

The recommended foot candles for car washes are generally between 30 to 50 footcandles. For car detailing work, we recommend 75 to 100 footcandles.

Are LED Lights Waterproof or Resistant to Harsh Cleaning Chemicals?

Many LED car wash lights are rated for outdoor use. Vaportight lights, for example, and designed to be waterproof and resistant to various chemicals.