
Elite vehicle protection for the Silicon Valley Heart—worth the drive south
Santa Clara is the heart of Silicon Valley, where innovation meets the road. But the commute on 101 or Lawrence Expressway can be brutal on your vehicle—heat, glare, and relentless construction debris. That's why drivers from Rivermark to the Old Quad drive south to Blackout. We offer the precision and quality tech engineers demand, without the 'Silicon Valley tax' pricing. Whether you're protecting a new Rivian R1S or tinting a Model 3 for the daily grind to NVIDIA or Intel, our Gilroy facility offers the perfect environment for a flawless install. It's verified protection, worth the drive.
Premium window tinting, paint protection, and detailing services—all just 40 minutes from Santa Clara.
Specialized heat-rejecting ceramic tint for Model 3, Y, S, and X glass roofs. Crucial for Santa Clara summers.
Review-verified PPF installation to protect your finish from Highway 101 debris and construction fallout.
Hydrophobic protection that keeps your vehicle clean despite the dust from constant Silicon Valley construction.
Modern blackout styling for your vehicle's chrome trim. Popular with Tesla, BMW, and luxury vehicle owners for a sleek, sporty look.
Windshield and window replacement with ADAS calibration. Insurance claim assistance included.
Distance: 36 miles
Drive Time: 40 minutes
Main Routes: Highway 101, Lawrence Expressway, San Tomas Expressway, Great America Pkwy
Take Highway 101 South from Santa Clara for approximately 35-40 minutes. Exit at 10th Street in Gilroy. Turn east (left) on 10th Street, right on Camino Arroyo, then left on Holloway Rd. We are located directly behind Target. It's a straight shot down 101, avoiding the stop-and-go of city surface streets.

Absolutely. For a verifiable quality installation on a high-value vehicle, the 40-minute drive is a small investment. You get South Bay pricing (often saving hundreds over Santa Clara shops), a climate-controlled dust-free bay, and installers with three decades of experience.
Yes, we tint and protect hundreds of Teslas annually. We know the specific needs of the Model 3/Y/S/X glass, specifically how to manage heat rejection for the panoramic roofs without risking thermal stress.
Many of our tech clients bring their laptops. We have WiFi and a waiting area, or you can grab a coffee at the Starbucks nearby. For longer services like PPF, we recommend arranging a ride, but for tint, working while you wait is common.
Join hundreds of Santa Clara customers who trust Blackout Window Tinting for premium automotive protection.
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