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About Blackout Window Tinting

Family-run tint, wrap, and protective film care for Gilroy and the Bay Area. We keep installs in-house, communicate in plain language, and back every promise in writing.

Our Story: Family Hands-On Care

Since 1993, we've grown from a three-bay Monterey Road garage to a six-bay Holloway Road HQ—still run by the same family and still focused on installs that leave clean edges, cured film, and clear expectations.

Every quote, text update, and final walk-through comes from Danny or Adrian, so you never have to re-explain your goals to a rotating cast.

WHO WE ARE

Family-owned since 1993

Father-and-son team on every bay shift.

WHERE WE WORK

Gilroy HQ, Central Coast reach

Serving South County, Hollister, Morgan Hill, and Salinas runs.

WHAT WE INSTALL

Tint · PPF · coatings · wraps

Everything done in-house so timing stays predictable.

Porsche GT3 RS in front of Blackout Window Tinting shop

Porsche GT3 RS in front of our Holloway Road headquarters.

Headlight restoration polishing in progress

Headlight restoration polishing - bringing foggy headlights back to crystal clarity.

Commercial window tinting in progress

Commercial window film installation - we handle large-scale projects with precision.

Downtown Hollister storefront tinting

Downtown Hollister storefront tinting - serving local businesses since 1993.

1993

Doors open on Monterey Road

Danny turns a three-bay Monterey Road garage into Blackout Window Tinting and keeps installs in the family from day one.

Family-owned since day one
2005

Training beyond tint

Requests for paint protection film and wraps and graphics pushed us to shadow LLumar, SunTek Reaction, 3M, Hexis, and Avery Dennison trainers during every West Coast workshop we could get into—so South County fleets never had to wait for a traveling crew, even without official brand badges.

Hands-on with LLumar, SunTek & 3M
2023

Holloway Road HQ

We moved into the six-bay, climate-controlled headquarters at 610 Holloway Road (behind Target) and added a client lounge with real-time text updates.

6-bay HQ behind Target
Text updates during installs

Danny and Adrian still lead prep, quality checks, and finishing touches—so regulars mention the communication as much as the finished product.

Meet Danny & Adrian

Father-and-son team Danny and Adrian keep installs in-house—Danny oversees the bay while Adrian manages scheduling, customer care, and hops in for tint assists when the crew needs an extra set of hands.

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Danny Rubio

Owner & Head Technician

32-year master installer who still leads every complex tint, PPF, and architectural project.

IWFA Member • 32+ Years Experience
"Clients mention Danny double-checking edges with a flashlight and following up if anything feels off."
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Adrian Rubio

Shop Manager & Customer Care Lead

Runs scheduling and customer updates while hopping into the bay whenever the crew needs another set of hands.

Same-day updates
Text-first updates
"Drivers rave about Adrian's quick text replies and next-day check-ins to confirm installs look perfect."

Why Our Family Shop Operates Differently

Quick proof points we share on every consult—covering response times, warranties, and how we support South County fleets.

Owner on the bay floor daily

Danny leads the install bay while Adrian coordinates workflow and customer updates, so every project stays personal from drop-off to handoff.

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Plainspoken guidance you can trust

Industry best practices plus LLumar, SunTek Reaction, and 3M programs keep us current—then we translate the specs into everyday language.

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South County roots with flexible support

We look after Gilroy, Morgan Hill, Hollister, and San Benito fleets with bilingual updates, after-hours drop-offs, and quick text replies.

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Training & Community Involvement

Ongoing training and industry connections keep our installs sharp and our safety standards current.

Training & Workshops

Ongoing Advanced Automotive Film Workshops
IWFA Best Practices Sessions

Industry Connections

Regular Film Program Updates from LLumar and SunTek

Premium Films We Install

Trusted by Leading Brands

3M - Premium Film Brand
LLumar - Premium Film Brand
SunTek - Premium Film Brand
STEK - Premium Film Brand
Ceramic Pro - Premium Film Brand
Avery Dennison - Premium Film Brand
Hexis - Premium Film Brand
3M - Premium Film Brand
LLumar - Premium Film Brand
SunTek - Premium Film Brand
STEK - Premium Film Brand
Ceramic Pro - Premium Film Brand
Avery Dennison - Premium Film Brand
Hexis - Premium Film Brand
3M - Premium Film Brand
LLumar - Premium Film Brand
SunTek - Premium Film Brand
STEK - Premium Film Brand
Ceramic Pro - Premium Film Brand
Avery Dennison - Premium Film Brand
Hexis - Premium Film Brand
KPMF - Premium Film Brand
Inozetek - Premium Film Brand
ClearPlex - Premium Film Brand
ExoShield - Premium Film Brand
TeckWrap - Premium Film Brand
VViViD - Premium Film Brand
FlexiShield - Premium Film Brand
KPMF - Premium Film Brand
Inozetek - Premium Film Brand
ClearPlex - Premium Film Brand
ExoShield - Premium Film Brand
TeckWrap - Premium Film Brand
VViViD - Premium Film Brand
FlexiShield - Premium Film Brand
KPMF - Premium Film Brand
Inozetek - Premium Film Brand
ClearPlex - Premium Film Brand
ExoShield - Premium Film Brand
TeckWrap - Premium Film Brand
VViViD - Premium Film Brand
FlexiShield - Premium Film Brand

Our Commitment to Innovation & Quality

We continuously test new tools, film launches, and installation techniques on our own vehicles before they ever touch yours.

Drop by our Gilroy facility at 610 Holloway Road, or send us a note when you're ready. We're happy to answer questions even if you're just gathering ideas for later.

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