Rock Chip Armor
“Couldn't be happier with the final results and how the shop uses Xpel Prime XR Plus tint (top of the line).”
Best Car Window Tinting in Santa Maria, CA
10 experts listed · 8 in Santa Maria · 5 open weekends · 9 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Apex Auto Glass & Tinting
“The repair person happened to be in the Santa Ynez Valley on the day my windshield got cracked, and came to my house in the afternoon.”
Mobileworks/Tintworks
“He's done numerous work for me on all my vehicles in the past and recently moving back to California he has helped bring my headlights back to life with Lucas Lighting OEM replacement bulbs.”
Show Off Tint
“They even provided a warranty for one of the windows that was peeling and replaced it for free.”
The Tint House
“Excellent, Customer Service, Excellent communication, I will definitely be bringing more cars and more friends over!”
Central Kool Tint
“Very professional and they do not waste any time either they had my vehicle done in less than an hour and I am very satisfied with the work they did”
Listed for drivers in and around Santa Maria, CA, these 10 shops tint car windows. What each one says about film brands, warranties and removal work comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Santa Maria, CA
8 of the 10 experts we list are based in Santa Maria; the other 2 serve Santa Maria from Grover Beach (16 mi). The experts on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 1,157 reviews; 7 have 50 or more reviews and 9 are rated 4.5 or higher. 5 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. Domain records put 4 websites of the experts on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2005. 2 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 5 of the experts on this page; 4 publish a contact page and 2 list a public email. We count these figures across the experts on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the expert before you visit.
Do any tint shops listed for Santa Maria work on Saturdays or Sundays?
5 of the 10 shops are open on weekends. A weekend slot suits this job, since the car should sit still while the film dries and you are not meant to drop the windows anyway.
Motorsport Mafia
“My car was tinted in a timely matter and I appreciate Gloria and her team going above and beyond to meet my needs.”
Baja Sounds
“The best place to put sounds to your cars i recommend them they have all the accessories you need and sound installations for your cars and the best service and price”
Ceramic Pro San Luis Obispo
“We couldn't be happier with the great job Pismo Detailing did on our vehicle.”
Velocity Tint
“He has also done tint work on a family member's vehicle and it was top notch”
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about experts in Santa Maria
- “Ever since the first time I went there from headlight/fog light installation to the tinting of my windows, I’m extremely pleased with their work and customer service.” — customer of Mobileworks/Tintworks
- “They have a nice waiting area, and the tinting was done in a timely manner.” — customer of The Tint House
- “Amber at Apex was fantastic! She got me in and out for a windshield tint with a shade strip in under an hour.” — customer of Apex Auto Glass & Tinting
- “Show off tint I would highly recommend. Their quality is worth while and I only waited a short amount of time while the price was extremely fair.” — customer of Show Off Tint
- “Called in wanting to get my windows tinted within 24 hours and they made it happen.” — customer of Central Kool Tint
Excerpts from public reviews of the experts listed on this page.
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