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Formula One At Transparent Glass Coatings, we pride ourselves in providing window tinting services that are superior to any other. For more than four decades, we have satisfied customers throughout Santa Cruz, Monterey & the San Francisco Bay Area. We understand what it means to provide excellent products and attentive Customer Service. Window coating means added security and safety, reduced interior fading, lowered risk of harmful UV exposure, greatly reduced amount of glare and decreased heat from the sun. Transparent Glass Coatings prides itself on the highest quality service and a friendly, professional staff to help you step by step with any window tinting project or paint protection.
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Transparent Glass Coatings combines years of experience with professional service and the highest quality products to insure that your Auto, Home or Business gets the premiere workmanship it needs from the very best in this business. We are Your Window tinting Pros. For more than four decades, we have satisfied customers throughout Santa Cruz, Monterey & the San Francisco Bay Area.
In California, we have warm temperatures throughout the year. Because of this, your energy bill is likely quite high from running the air conditioner throughout the year. Thanks to TGC Tinting Services, you could reduce your energy bills and keep the sun and glare out. At Transparent Glass Coatings we provide this service to residents throughout the Santa Cruz and surrounding area at an affordable rate. With our new ceramic technology, we can prevent harmful UV rays from entering your home and provide added security as well.
Our team at Transparent Glass Coatings has extensive experience providing Santa Cruz window tinting for commercial buildings. Throughout the years we have refined our process to deliver exceptional results that improve your energy savings, climate control, and overall protection from UV rays. As a family-owned and operated business with 40 years of experience, we are dedicated to addressing your window tinting needs. Energy Evaluation: We visit your location and give a thorough assessment of future heating and cooling costs as a result of your windows.
As the Monterey Bay's only authorized LLumar SelectPro Dealer, we exclusively offer select lines of LLumar FormulaOne automotive window tints. Many inferior films use low quality materials or have color applied only to the surface, making them less durable and prone to fading. FormulaOne films start with a micro-thin sheet of deep-dyed polyethylene and UV blockers.
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Stephen Los
Apr 06, 2022
The best in the bay. Been a customer office n home for 20 years.
George M.
May 18, 2021
I recently made an Appointment 10/21 to tint my windows for my vehicle. They asked me if I wanted to come by to check their films and Of course the place offers the best tinting films Llumbar went to check them and was greeted by this gentlemen Casey friendly guy, he went into full detail of the process and helps you with your choices of films offered. Took my car in and casey did a super magnificent job to my car and the tint 10/10 worth every penny! I highly recommend for people who want their tint to be worth it.
Charlie Welch
Jun 07, 2020
Great, helpful and professional staff. They've been our go to auto window treatment company over the years for 4 of our vehicles.
Joseph Noell
Jun 04, 2020
Courteous and friendly staff. Nice lounge area with free refreshments, internet and tv if you have to wait. Shopping center within walking distance. Workmanship was awesome. Had a full tint job and console wrap on my Tesla Model 3. They post their work on Instagram.
A. W.
May 04, 2020
AMAZING CUSTOMER SERVICE. Casey is a consummate professional. It's difficult to find people in Santa Cruz who will take care of you when it comes to customer service, but TGC is one you can count on. They do all kinds of vehicles, and their work is very tight, crisp, and clean. I will always come here for whatever needs I have as long as this team is working. Thanks for an awesome experience!
Kayoko
Dec 06, 2019
There was a confusion at first but Casey straightened and corrected it. He is a manager/installer for automotive dept and is very responsible nice person. He helped me to choose the right films for my car, answered all my questions, and installed UV protection/heat prevention films nicely. If you have any technical questions, I recommend you to ask Casey.
LiVile
Jun 25, 2018
Went in to get my Honda Fit tinted a couple of weeks ago. Casey was the technician that worked on my car and he did an amazing job and was really helpful and knowledgeable on the selection of tints they carried. Really nice guy, even when I asked about a custom sized film for the roof of my car to protect it from my line of work, he said no problem and gave me a great deal on it. My commute there was 90 miles there and back and it was well worth it. Highly recommend them & am coming back if I ever need another car done.
Richard Westbrook
Mar 24, 2018
TGC is great! They tinted a few windows in my office and it looks perfect along with reducing the damage to my Chiropractic table. They are quick, efficient and do a nice job. I highly recommend TGC!
Michael Sowders
Jun 22, 2017
I had explained to the estmator technician what I was wanting to achieve shade and privacy. He gave me 3 examples which i chose one of which is the one he would have recomended. The installer arrived on time and was very professional explained what he was to do and the results. The result was better than I could have expected. The street light outside my window was very much dimed to the point that it did not hinder me getting to sleep. (Highly recommend for day sleepers) and in the morning it was a soft experience when looking out I could have gone back to sleep.

The UV benefit is great and the thermal reduction in room temp was amazing. And the lifetime warranty was the topping on the cake. Thank you for the great and professional service I will recommend to my friends.
Matthew De Brito
Mar 18, 2017
The folks at TGC have showed me the light, then beautifully and expertly subdued it with the best tinting film available on the market. Joe held my reluctant hand through the experience and offered his much needed expertise which yielded an end result that is nothing short of inspirational. The stunning overall appearance, cooler interior tempatures and added privacy will add value to my vehicle and keep those pesky UV rays from prematurely fading the upholstery.

The installer (I apologize I did not get their name) obviously has a very artistic, skilled and veterin hand to achieve such perfection and tight tolerances. I've had quite a few vehicles tinted over the years at a variety of derelict/questionable shops using subpar films that bubbled, wrinkled, changed color and had to be replaced which lead me to my wariness about going through another disappointing experience.

I couldn't have been more pleasantly wrong and with TGC's transferable warranty, I couldn't be more at ease. Stellar performance! Great customer support and experience. Top marks! You have gained a customer for life! Disclaimer: I did not receive any compensation, discount or products for my review. I am a real, genuine, full price paying, customer who couldn't have been happier or more satisfied with the service and professionalism I received.