We put our top wash to the test in a real-world Shine Showdown. Two identical vehicles were driven the same distance, to the same places, and washed once a week. One received Tidal Wave’s Graph-X4 + Super Shammy. The other was washed at a leading competitor. A clear difference in shine emerged. To remove any doubt, we invited the public to compare the vehicles side-by-side. The results were decisive. An overwhelming 84%* chose the vehicle washed with Graph-X4 + Super Shammy as the shinier car. Watch the video to see the Shine Showdown results, then choose Graph-X4 + Super Shammy for your own vehicle.
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The Tidal Wave Graph-X4 + Super Shammy ® is most advanced wash that helps protect your car from dirt and UV rays with a powerful four-layer shield that includes our legendary Ceramic + Super Shammy and Graphene Oxide to give your car space age sparkle and powerful protection.
The Tidal Wave Graph-X4 + Super Shammy ® is most advanced wash that helps protect your car from dirt and UV rays with a powerful four-layer shield that includes our legendary Ceramic + Super Shammy and Graphene Oxide to give your car space age sparkle and powerful protection.
As people compared the vehicles, another difference quickly stood out. Again and again, participants pointed to the tires. The vehicle washed at Tidal Wave had tires that looked noticeably cleaner, darker, and glossier than the competition.
This is the result of Tidal Wave’s proprietary Tire Shine application. This specialized treatment enhances the appearance of your tires with a rich, sleek finish while also helping protect them from environmental elements like UV rays and road grime. It’s a detail that elevates the overall look of your vehicle and helps maintain that just-washed appearance longer.
Best of all, Tire Shine is included with every wash at Tidal Wave Auto Spa, so every visit leaves your entire vehicle looking its best from top to bottom.
As people compared the vehicles, another difference quickly stood out. Again and again, participants pointed to the tires. The vehicle washed at Tidal Wave had tires that looked noticeably cleaner, darker, and glossier than the competition.
This is the result of Tidal Wave’s proprietary Tire Shine application. This specialized treatment enhances the appearance of your tires with a rich, sleek finish while also helping protect them from environmental elements like UV rays and road grime. It’s a detail that elevates the overall look of your vehicle and helps maintain that just-washed appearance longer.
Best of all, Tire Shine is included with every wash at Tidal Wave Auto Spa, so every visit leaves your entire vehicle looking its best from top to bottom.
Graph-X4 + Super Shammy is Tidal Wave Auto Spa’s most advanced wash. It uses a powerful four-layer protection system that includes ceramic protection and graphene technology to enhance shine while helping protect your vehicle’s finish from dirt, UV rays, and environmental wear.
Graphene oxide is an advanced material used to enhance both shine and protection. In Graph-X4+ Super Shammy, it helps create a smoother, more durable surface that reflects light more evenly, resulting in a deeper, glossier shine while also helping shield your vehicle from contaminants and the elements.
Graph-X4+ Super Shammy applies protective layers that help reduce buildup from dirt, road grime, and environmental exposure. This helps your vehicle maintain a cleaner, brighter appearance between washes and preserves the finish over time.
Graph-X4+ Super Shammy builds on ceramic protection by adding graphene technology. While ceramic helps protect and enhance shine, graphene adds an additional advanced layer that improves surface smoothness, enhances gloss, and provides stronger, longer-lasting protection.
Yes. Graph-X4+ Super Shammy helps protect your vehicle’s finish from UV rays, dirt, and environmental exposure. This protection helps maintain your vehicle’s appearance and preserve its finish over time.
Graph-X4+ Super Shammy is designed to do both. It enhances shine while also creating a protective barrier that helps shield your vehicle from environmental damage, helping your car look newer longer.
For the best results, regular washes are recommended. Many customers choose the Graph-X4+ Super Shammy Clean Club plan so their vehicle maintains maximum shine and protection all year long.
Yes. Graph-X4 + Super Shammy helps preserve the appearance of newer vehicles by protecting the finish early, helping maintain that like-new shine and reducing long-term wear.
*Shine Showdown was a blind comparison between two vehicles identified only as Car A and Car B. Each participant voted on which vehicle was the shiniest. Participants received a complimentary car wash coupon from Tidal Wave Auto Spa for voting, regardless of their selection. Voting took place at EchoPark Speedway on September 6, 2025, and at Dickey Broadcasting Company’s WCNN-AM, 680 The Fan Tailgating Event in Athens, Georgia on September 27, 2025. Both vehicles were driven similar distances under similar conditions and washed once per week throughout the test period.