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5.033 Google reviewsTint Shop at Monterey Inc.
Premium Window Tint & Vehicle Protection
Professional installation. Premium films. 20+ years of experience.
Serving Salinas, Monterey & the Central Coast.
- 20+ Years Experience
- Premium Ceramic Films
- Computer-Cut Installation
- Lifetime Warranty Available
5.0
Based on 33 Google reviews
“Oswaldo was respectful, fast, and straightforward. He gave me a quote upfront and the work came out flawless.”
Automotive Window Tint
Window tint, installed with precision
Window tint is our specialty. We offer films at three performance levels, chosen for how much heat and infrared they block, not just how dark they look. Every one is computer-cut and professionally installed.
Bars show heat rejection. Compare all three packages
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Heat & Infrared Rejection
Ceramic and IR ceramic films block the infrared heat that bakes your cabin, even in lighter shades.
UV Protection
Helps protect your skin and your interior from UV exposure.
Privacy & Glare
More privacy and less glare, with a clean, finished look.
Computer-Cut Patterns
Precise patterns cut for your vehicle's exact glass.
Professional Installation
Installed by experienced hands with 20+ years in the trade.
Warranty
Lifetime warranty available. Ask us about coverage for your film.
California law limits tint on the windshield and front side windows (California Vehicle Code §26708). Ask us which options are legal for your vehicle before you choose a shade.
Film Packages
Good. Better. Best.
Every package is a quality film, installed with the same care. The difference is performance: how much heat and infrared each film keeps out, how clear it stays and how long it's covered. Darkness is a separate choice you make with any film.
Good
Premium Film
Better
Ceramic
Best
Premium IR Ceramic
Heat rejection
How much total solar heat the film keeps out.
Good
Better
Maximum
Infrared rejection
The part of sunlight you feel as heat on your skin.
Standard
High
Maximum
UV protection
Protects your skin and keeps your interior from fading.
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Clarity
How clear and true-to-color the view is from inside.
Very good
Excellent
Excellent
Warranty
Coverage against bubbling, peeling and color change.
Manufacturer-backed
Lifetime warranty available
Lifetime warranty available
Recommended for
Not sure which film is right for you? We'll walk you through the options and shades in person, so you can compare them before you decide.
Portfolio
Real vehicles. Real results.
Every photo is a customer vehicle finished in our Salinas shop, from Teslas and Porsches to work trucks and daily drivers.
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Ford F-150 Raptor.webp)
Toyota CamryUp close
The details are the difference
Look at the edges, the corners and the rear glass. That's where careful installation shows.
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About Us
A local shop built on precision
Tint Shop at Monterey Inc. is a local, independent specialty shop in Salinas with 20+ years of experience. We're not a general repair shop: professional automotive window tint is our focus, along with vehicle electronics and protection, and that's where our time, training and tools go.
- 20+ years of experience
- Automotive window tint specialists
- Vehicle electronics & security
- Protection film for glass & windshields
- Computer-cut patterns
- Premium films & materials
- Local, independent business
- Serving Monterey County & surrounding areas
Additional Services
Beyond window tint
The same care and precision, applied to protection, security and comfort.
- Windshield Protection FilmClear protective film that helps shield your windshield from road debris.
- Vehicle SecuritySecurity systems, professionally installed.
- Remote StartWarm it up in winter, cool it down in summer — before you get in.
- Residential Window FilmLess heat, glare and fading at home, without losing your view.
- Commercial Window FilmSolar, privacy and glare control for offices and storefronts.
- Headlight RestorationClearer, brighter headlights for better visibility at night.
Our Process
Four steps. No shortcuts.
- 01
Choose Your Film
We walk you through the options and help you pick the right film and shade.
- 02
Vehicle Preparation
Glass is thoroughly cleaned and prepped before any film goes on.
- 03
Precision Installation
Computer-cut patterns, carefully installed by experienced hands.
- 04
Final Inspection & Aftercare
We inspect every window and explain how to care for your new tint.
Reviews
What our customers say
Real reviews from real customers.
“Oswaldo was respectful, fast, and straightforward. He gave me a quote upfront and the work came out flawless.”
“Always does expert work on all my cars, both old and new. Professional quality, with warranty. I have done four cars so far.”
“Thanks guys for the excellent window tinting work on my car. Professional, friendly, and fair price. You have a new customer!”
Visit the Shop
Tint Shop at Monterey Inc.
36 Quail Run Cir #103Salinas, CA 93907831-402-3853
- Monday - Friday
- 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Saturday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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