Santa Cruz Window Tinting & Paint Protection
Premium tint and PPF at inland prices—45 minutes over Highway 17
Serving Santa Cruz Since 1993
Santa Cruz drivers are making the scenic 45-minute drive over Highway 17 for premium window tinting at inland prices. While beach-town shops charge premium rates, Blackout Window Tinting delivers the same quality 3M, LLumar, and SunTek films at South Bay pricing. We understand Santa Cruz vehicles—from daily drivers battling Highway 17 rock chips to surf rigs loaded with gear. Our climate-controlled Gilroy facility provides the dust-free, humidity-controlled environment that coastal installations often lack. Whether you're in downtown Santa Cruz, Capitola, Scotts Valley, or Soquel, our family has served the coastal community since 1993.
Areas We Serve in Santa Cruz
Services for Santa Cruz Drivers
Premium window tinting, paint protection, and detailing services—all just 45 minutes from Santa Cruz.
Automotive Window Tinting
Protect your interior from coastal UV and keep your ride cool during Santa Cruz summers.
- Coastal-grade ceramic films
- Saltwater corrosion consideration
- UV protection
- Heat rejection
Paint Protection Film
Shield your paint from Highway 17 debris and coastal salt air with premium PPF.
- Highway 17 protection
- Salt air resistance
- Self-healing technology
- Full front packages
Ceramic Coating
Long-lasting protection against Santa Cruz's coastal elements—salt, fog, and UV.
- Coastal environment optimized
- Multi-year protection
- Easy maintenance
- Hydrophobic finish
Surf Vehicle Specialists
We understand beach vehicles—from Sprinter vans to Tacomas to classic VW buses.
- Van conversions welcome
- Roof rack friendly installs
- Sand and salt considerations
- Lifestyle vehicle experts
Getting Here from Santa Cruz
Distance: 41 miles
Drive Time: 45 minutes
Main Routes: Highway 17, Highway 1, Highway 9
Our Address
610 Holloway Road, Gilroy, CA 95020
Behind Target, easy parking
Frequently Asked Questions from Santa Cruz Customers
Is it worth driving from Santa Cruz to Gilroy for tinting?
Many Santa Cruz customers say yes! The 45-minute drive over Highway 17 saves significant money compared to coastal shop prices, and our 32+ years of experience ensures a perfect installation. Plus, our indoor facility means no coastal humidity affecting your install.
Do you work on surf vehicles and vans?
We've tinted countless Sprinter vans, Promasters, Tacomas, 4Runners, and even classic VW buses from Santa Cruz. We understand the lifestyle vehicle community and work around roof racks, solar panels, and conversion builds.
What about the coastal salt air affecting my tint or PPF?
Great question! Our ceramic tints and paint protection films are designed to handle coastal conditions. The PPF actually provides extra protection against salt air corrosion, which is why many Santa Cruz customers add it after experiencing the marine environment's effects.
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Join hundreds of Santa Cruz customers who trust Blackout Window Tinting for premium automotive protection.
OUR WORK NEAR SANTA CRUZ
Recent installations for customers from Santa Cruz and surrounding areas
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