HORRIBLE TINT JOB! I took my brand new car to this place back in September 2024. Seven windows to be exact. Took 50 minutes to complete the job which I though was kinda fast but ok. The young man parked my car outside as an indication that the job was complete. After I paid, I walked around to inspect the job and there were some corners where the tint was already peeling. I brought it up and he said it's normal, while simultaneously applying squeegee on the surface. (I personally thought it wasnt normal to leave those peeling corners left alone). Also noted to him the there was a big bubble in the rear window and before he took a look at it, he was already explaining that it's normal. But sure enough, he felt the need to make some adjustment to get rid of the bubble, indicating it needed attention. He also said that I will see tiny bubbles but rest assure that it will cure after a week. I didn't believe him and left the shop with a lot of curiosity in my mind. Fast forward to today, February 2026, those bubbles still exist. The bigger bubble in the back window is still there. Although I'm over it, I feel the need to explain their work and the money I paid for the job wasn't justified. read more

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Ruben was absolutely so kind and so sweet! He did an excellent job on my vehicle and in a timely professional manner! He smoked out my tail lights and it looks absolutely beautiful, just exactly how I wanted it to be! His prices were fair and I'm a very satisfied customer and I highly recommend this business. Thank you, Rubén. read more

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We had an amazing experience getting my windows tinted with Ruben and team. The moment I walked in, the staff was friendly, knowledgeable, and truly focused on helping me pick the best option for all "THREE" (VW ID buzz, BMW 5 series and a Honda Odyssey) of my cars. They took the time to explain the different heat-reduction benefits from this demo heat lamp displayed on their counter. We chose the 3M Crystalline tent because of the heat reduction.. The customer service was genuinely exceptional. They kept me updated throughout the process, answered all my questions, and made sure I was comfortable while waiting. You can tell they really care about their customers and take pride in their work. As for the tinting itself... flawless. The installation is incredibly clean with no bubbles, no dust spots, and perfect edges. My car looks fantastic. The quality is exactly what I was hoping for. My wife was super happy with the results. Overall, I couldn't be happier. If you want professional window tinting done right with customer service that goes above and beyond, this is absolutely the place to go. Highly recommend! After our holidays, I will probably get a clear bra put on the VW buzz. Their quality of work and crash membership is second to none.. Truly this place is a gem of the valley. read more

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Had Darkside Tint Spot work on my 2025 G80 M3, all done by Ruben. Everything from the tint to the livery came out perfect, and the quality speaks for itself. Clean work, great attention to detail, and the car was handled with care the entire time. No issues at all and the results were exactly what I was looking for. Highly recommend Ruben at Darkside Tint Spot for tint and livery work. read more

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I have taken several vehicles to get tinting from this place but this last time they did a horrible job. I brought it up to the tech attention about my windshield and the tech said he would replace the tint on my windshield instead he patched it up, the rear passenger small window tint was not cut evenly. Horrible job! This was the last time I would take my cars to this place. read more

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Super fast service. Easy to get in and out. I couldn't be happier with the service or the results. Thanks team!!

For further perspective, the tint we were having removed was 8-9 years old and we were having new tint placed. When messaging, we were quoted a total of $110 for removal. When we arrived it went up to $250. Again, if the owner would have advised that the reason for the increase was due to it being more difficult, we would have at least understood. The issue is he acted like he had no knowledge of the conversation and took no accountability. He also stated they did not have monthly specials and did not know where we got the messages. Also, I find it interesting that the owner responded almost a year later but could not recall the messages when we were there in person. Just be careful with this place because it seems they will say whatever to get your business but lack integrity. read more

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Ruben spoke with me, explained to me why he doesn't recommend a wrap on my car based on his samples, even though it is a loss to him as he isn't making money on it. This is an example of what a good owner does - looks out for his customers rather than his pockets. I highly recommend people to go to him if they want honest work done with integrity. read more

My new favorite place to go for vinyl wraps. I came here to have my side skirt extensions wrapped in gloss black. I contacted a bunch of different places and decided to go with Darkside. The pricing is reasonable and the results are incredible! The owner, Ruben, is a fellow car enthusiast and you can tell he is passionate about both cars and the services he provides. I am very happy with how my side skirt extensions came out and look forward coming back to this shop. I highly recommend this place! read more

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I had my car tinted at Darkside Window Tinting, and while the owner, Ruben, is a really nice guy, and the tint quality and pricing are great, the installation process was extremely disappointing. After the first installation, every single window had bubbles. I initially thought it might be due to the rainy weather preventing the film from curing properly under the sun. Ruben was very apologetic and offered to fix the issues, which I appreciated. However, during the second visit, it became clear that the problem wasn't the weather--it was the installation technique. Ruben mentioned that tinting is never "perfect," which I understand, but this wasn't just minor imperfections--every window had bubbles, which is far beyond an acceptable margin. I've had cars tinted before, and while a tiny imperfection here and there is normal, this level of bubbling was unacceptable. Another major issue was how messy the installation process was. When applying the tint, Ruben left excessive soapy water inside the car without taking proper precautions. Just like how professional painters cover areas to avoid overspray, the same care should be taken when applying window tint. Instead, my interior was left messy, with soapy residue reaching areas that I couldn't even fully clean. This level of carelessness was frustrating. What frustrated me the most was that during the second visit, my driver's side window still had bubbles, and I was about to be sent home like that. I had to insist that it be fixed, and under my supervision, he managed to get it perfectly installed. This proves that a flawless installation is possible, but it seems to come down to attitude and professionalism. Later that evening, when I checked the other windows, I found more bubbles and even parts of the tint peeling off. I had to fix some of it myself, but one large bubble remains. If the job can be done perfectly when supervised, then the issue isn't that perfection is unattainable--it's simply a lack of care during the process. I'm not here to leave a dishonest or unfair review--the pictures will speak for themselves, showing the first installation and second installation results. Bottom line: If you don't mind a "not perfect" job, this place might still be worth considering because the 3M tint quality and pricing are good. But if you care about proper installation and a clean, professional job, be prepared for a frustrating and messy experience. read more

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Did both my cars and did an amazing job. I highly recommend coming here if you want to work with honest and trustworthy people. I had a great experience coming here and will be bringing all my other cars in the future. read more

Great service and awesome quality. My wife came in to get her Kia shortage tinted and she loved the outcome. Will definitely come back for my other car. read more

The quality, attention to detail, and the amazing service was top notch! Thank you brother!

Got 3M ceramic tint for my Camry today and I'm really satisfied with the result. Ruben gave me a good cash deal, so I made an appointment. Jacob and his buddy applied the tint and it was done in 1.5 hrs. They did an amazing job and cleaned all windows thoroughly after. They also applied my overlay Toyota Camry emblem for free! I recommend this shop read more

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These gentlemen were very professional and skilled at what they do. My car is transformed from a grocery getter to a slick little whip. The tint looks great ! On a personal note, I hadn't eaten anything this morning and arrived at their shop a little after 9 am. There was one other customer ahead of me so, while I was waiting my blood sugar dropped out because I'm diabetic. I ended up falling asleep on their couch. They woke me when they finished the other customers car and offered me water and some baked goods. I appreciate the compassion they showed me. read more

Great price great customer service loved it !!! Guys were very knowledgeable what they do and patiently explained me everything. They did a very clean and professional job on my car very very very happy. I would definitely recommend anyone I know and will go back to them for my other cars. read more

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Ruben was legit! Got my Tesla Y tints done and he gave me great insight on which one to go with.Great clean work! Timely service. See you soon for the PPF. Good lookin' out fellas! read more

Polite and professional. I have worked for the auto industry and I can tell you that these guys do a great job, they inform you of the packages they offer, great value, show you physically how the job would look, and their customer service it's outstanding. Thank you so much Darkside Window Tinting! read more

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At the shop, it looks standard. The owner of the shop seems friendly and the work is beautiful and looks very good. read more

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My husband found this place for me after I thought I found a good deal he did my car tint for 150 , and the tint was amazing my car looks so good I love how it came out. The guy that helped me was nice made everything super easy and was helping when deciding what kind of tint I wanted , and gave me clear instructions on what not to do the first 48hrs to mess with the tint . Will definitely be telling my family and friends about this place ! read more

really good tint spot, their very proffesional and they have the right tools to do tint. also the price of the tint isnt expensive vs the other places that you have to wait for a while til you get your car tinted. They did Ceramic tint on my vehicle and i love it. 5 star all around. read more

Amazing customer service, very honest about the quality of different types of film and how long they will last offer amazing deals + warranty. Clean shop and very detail oriented staff. Very happy with their work read more

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This place is great. The shop was upscale, clean and the installation process was seamless. I was immediately welcomed by Ruben and Jacob. Their patience in showing me the different tint shades and material options between regular, ceramic, and carbon was very much appreciated. They took the time to even do a physical test with a heat lamp and explain the tint meter results with the film. I came on a cloudy day (best time to go) and since I was the only car in the shop. The team took time ensuring the film was mated properly to the glass and all edges were covered. The team is patient and takes pride in their craft resulting in not only a good experience but a great end product. I ended up choosing the 3M ceramic tint and the tint itself is exceptional. I could immediately notice a reduction of heat and glare. Overall great experince and will return. TDLR: This shop isn't going anywhere. The shop is upscale and has all the modern tools and amenities. Technicians/Staff are knowledgeable and experienced. Start to finish ~2 hours for a large sedan with frequent quality control checking in place. read more

Erick tinted my Tesla Model Y today. Great quality, fast work, and awesome customer service! He gave me good discount too. I would definitely bring all my future cars to him. read more

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The did such a great job for such an affordable price! i had no knowledge on tinting and they took their time and explained it to me! I was also impressed by their professionalism and hospitality ,10/10 recommend!! read more

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Jacob was very helpful, he provided options for tinting at a fair price. Took in my Atlas SUV and tinted 5 windows. Very happy with service. read more

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I had to get my cars windows tint removed due to a traffic ticket. I came here they were friendly. They were professional they removed. When I came back and they put my window tint back on my car and did excellent job. I highly recommend them. read more

Got my tints done here , amazing price amazing quality very nice and kind highly recommend best place in town!

Amazing shop! Did such an incredible job, my car looks amazing! Clean shop, clean work, great customer service!

I spoke with them over the help request for quote and they gave me a reasonable quote. I compared their service with other competing services and theres was the most appealing. Showing up to the appointment the parking was limited but they took in my car right away which was really nice so I didn't have to worry about parking. After talking some numbers through I settled with the ceramic tint for all my windows and front windshield. They told me it was going to be 3-4 hours but I only waited around 3 and a half which was really nice. They made sure my car turned out perfect with all the windows to have no bubbling or anything like that. I would definitely come back again. They said they also have other services such as chrome delete and also blacked out badges. Thanks again to their team very nice and detailed. read more

They did an amazing job on my car very quickly. I would highly recommend this place to others!!!

I was referred her by another tinting shop because it was closer to where I live. The place itself is great, it has a large space where the cars are done indoors and driven right into the shop. Comfortable waiting area. The guy at the shop was very friendly and professional, went over all my options and different shades of tint. Also answered any question I had instead of trying to rush me. I chose 3M ceramic IR for the back window and 4 side windows for $350. Considering the price of ceramic I think this was a really great deal. The job took about 2 hours, but he worked quickly and didn't take a single break, which I wouldn't have been bothered if he did. After the job was done everything looked great, of course it will need a couple of days to settle so I will continue to update this at that point. For now, I would recommend this shop! Will add photos once the tint has had time to settle. read more

The owner was super easy and a pleasure to work with. They are very professional and very knowledgeable on their products. They offer both ceramic window tint and regular. I found their prices to be very competitive. I found great value for the price and have and will recommend them to friends and family. read more

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Tinted all my suv windows and windshield. Beat all other quotes I got and he was great. Got to work as soon as I arrived and finished up with no issue. Will definitely recommend and use for any future tint jobs read more

Thank you for the amazing tint job! They're professional and the price is very reasonable

Very great place for window tinting and reasonable price. Called in the morning and they were able to work with my schedule and took me in the same day. Definitely recommend this place. read more

Excellent work with the tints on my car. They explained what was going to be done. Highly recommended.

Great services and communication! Would highly recommend coming here if you're looking for 5-star service. read more

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Great customer service hooked it up last minute squeezed me in 100% satisfied. Great prices and fire tint made sure he got me right took his time no rushed job. Most definitely recommend getting your tints done here. read more

Very good quality tinting service. Good customer services. Price is very reasonable