A Shade Darker Window Tinting & Paint Protection

Wayne Anderson

★★★★★

Edited 11 months ago

UPDATE: Just had my second Rivian R1S fully wrapped. Another amazing job and Joe stands by their work 100%. Stealth wrap on Rivian Storm Blue came out looking amazing. They took care of any concerns I had and were really generous. Thank you to A Shade Darker! This is the cleanest, most professional, and most amazing wrap job I’ve ever had on a car. I’ve had 4 wraps performed over the years, and A Shade Darker is hands down the best. The owner of the company Joe, could not be more stand-up and he genuinely cares that your car comes out the way you want. The meticulous attention to detail is amazing. I dropped my Rivian R1S off on a Monday, went over what I wanted done (XPEL Stealth, Ceramic Coating, and tint), and it was ready on time end of that week. When I went to go pick it up, Joe had it on a charger (totally unexpected but amazing perk) and walked over my Rivian with him. Not a flaw with their work. This is actually my second job with Joe and Shade Darker. I took my previously wrapped Tesla to have them remove the wrap. Due to the wrap being done improperly at another shop, it took painstakingly days to remove it. Once again exceeding my expectations, when I showed up to pick it up the car looked BRAND NEW. More amazing work by them. Joe and his staff went above and beyond and made sure the price was fair. I cannot recommend A Shade Darker enough. Amazing shop, and one of the most honest and stand-up individuals in Joe that I’ve ever met.

nicolas olszewski

★★★★★

a year ago

Great experience overall! Took my new 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid in to get some Tint work done. The employees were also super informative with the options and differences between the 3 tint types they have to offer. I decided to go with 15% Ceramic Prime XR on the two front doors and 5% on the back half of my vehicle along with a brow on the windshield, it was also done in less than 2 hours which made me feel very pleased. The car overall looks absolutely amazing & i’d defintley recommend them to anybody in the Sonoma county area.

Michael NitrosMike McPherson

★★★★★

a year ago

Our 2019 Zl1 1LE Camaro was stolen from our home in January of 2024. Three months later it was recovered by the Viper Task Force in Las Vegas Nevada. The thieves put six thousand hard miles on it. It was in perfect before it was stolen. Not so good when we got it back, but still in one piece. We had to replace the windshield, the passenger window, The black wrap on the engine hood, and the carbon fiberhood scoop. We bought all the glass & carbon fiber. Jay's Auto Glass installed the windows and did an excellent job. A Shade Darker did the tinting, the new wrap, and Installed the new carbon fiber hood scoop for us. We can't thank them enough. They were so easy to work with. They gave us written estimate and stuck to it. The prices were very good. They gave us an appointment that was reasonable and did the job all in one day. The work is outstanding, excellent, superior, professional. I cannot say enough good things about A Shade Darker. We were really hurt and heart broken about having our car stolen. The trouble free excellent work that they did has helped ease the pain. When we left the shop I must admit, we were very happy. If you want the absolute best in Sonoma County use use A Shade Darker!

maryvonne cadgene

★★★★★

a year ago

Just had my car done at A Shade Darker. Maddy was amazing, walked me through what she thought I should do and made me feel comfortable enough that I just told her to do what she thinks would look best. Dakotah did such an amazing job. I am in love with how good my car looks. Thank you so much

Andrew Pulaski

★★★★★

7 months ago

Super happy with the job A Shade Darker did tinting my ‘22 Tundra! Maddy and Dakotah at the front desk were super helpful and explained the different types of tint in detail and provided me with examples of cars and tint levels. The job took less time than I expected and I am very happy overall. I will be passing on my referrals to many friends.

Karolina H.

★★★★★

5 months ago

The best place to get your windows tinted! We had ours done about a month and a half ago and we absolutely love it! No bubbles, no defects, nothing. Plus, it comes with a warranty. They were very professional, fast, and easy to work with. They answered all my questions and explained everything clearly. I would even say that a shade darker is pretty affordable since you can choose from three different films. I will definitely be recommending this place to all my friends and family from now on!

International Man of Mystery

★★★★★

8 months ago

The first time I met Joey at “A Shade Darker”, was in 2000 after I purchased a new 2000 Chevy Suburban. I knew it was going to be parked outside all the time, and I wanted tinted windows to protect the contents and keep the interior cool. What I did not expect is that 25 years later, the tint is still holding up! Looks the same despite countless trips to go skiing, hunting, boating, and exposure to temperature extremes close to 0° all the way up to 120°. For 25 years the vehicle was never garaged! So of course I had A Shade Darker do the tinting on my 2017 Ford Super Duty as well as my wife’s 2025 Mercedes GLS 450. Impeccable work, crazy attention to detail, and pride in the finished product, are hallmark’s of this business! 10 out of 10!

Magda Skikos

★★★★★

5 months ago

I had an excellent experience getting my car windows tinted! The team was professional, friendly, and really knowledgeable about the different tinting options. They explained everything clearly and helped me choose the perfect shade for my car. The installation was quick, and the quality of the work is outstanding, and a super clean finish. My car not only looks amazing, but the tint also keeps it cooler and gives me more privacy. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for top-notch window tinting!

Sara Schwartz

★★★★★

7 months ago

My husband had his truck windows tinted here on Monday and we're SO happy with the result. We now have protection from the brightness of the sun, heat, and even UV rays (which is super important to me especially for protecting our baby in his rear-facing car seat!). Maddie was incredibly helpful and professional, a real pleasure to work with. Our truck was in and out same day and we're so pleased with the outcome that we want to do our SUV next. Highly recommend!

Sean M

★★★★★

5 months ago

I have had 5-6 vehicles tinted here and yet again, I had an awesome experience at A Shade Darker Window Tinting. Madison set everything up for me. She got me an appointment fast, gave me affordable pricing, and the turnaround from start to finish was incredibly quick. My brand new car came back spotless with perfect tint, no bubbles, no imperfections at all. I even met the owner Joey, who was super friendly and professional. The shop itself is clean, welcoming, and stocked with drinks for customers plus a cool display of shirts, and window cleaners you can buy to support their business. Could not be happier with the service and results. Highly recommend!

kamandagcom

★★★★★

a month ago

Had my windshield protection film and window tint done on my truck. Excellent service and quality product. Quick response and great communication with Maddie. Dakota went out of his way to show me sample of tints not just from the booklet but also on cars parked around the shop to which helped me decide. The team here is very informative and professional. Highly recommended! -Ivan

Jackie Ledou

★★★★★

2 months ago

Very pleased. Got appt next day. Had to change due to our schedule, they fit us in the follow Monday. I am enjoying my new brow and windows. They also did my Ford edge years ago.

Desiree Sao

★★★★★

a month ago

I’m so happy with my experience at A Shade Darker in Santa Rosa! From start to finish, everything was professional, fast, and smooth. The turnaround time was impressive, and the quality of the product and workmanship is excellent. I specifically needed the UV protection, and they delivered exactly what I was looking for. My windows look amazing, and you can immediately tell the difference. If you’re even thinking about getting your windows tinted, I say go for it, you absolutely won’t regret it. I would 100% recommend A Shade Darker to family and friends. Great service, great results, and worth every penny!

Sacheen Drucker

★★★★★

7 months ago

A Shade Darker is exceptional, and I can’t recommend them highly enough. I brought in my brand-new car for window tinting and the results were flawless — no bubbles, no imperfections, and 5 months later, the tint still looks perfect. Joe took time to answer all my questions beforehand, and I appreciated his patience and expertise. The shop was impeccable, the customer service was great, and the whole process was quick and easy. What really stood out was how Joe handled a concern I had afterward about a possible scratch. He responded immediately, thoroughly investigated the issue, and communicated clearly the entire time. We ultimately traced the issue back to the dealership. I felt horrible for taking Joe's time, but Joe was kind, honest, and never made me feel like a burden. As a fellow business owner, I deeply respect that kind of integrity. A Shade Darker doesn’t just deliver quality work — they’re the kind of honest, dependable people you want to support. Thank you Joe and team!

AB 707

★★★★★

Edited a month ago

Thank You a Shade Darker did an amazing job on my vehicle as always I highly recommend thank you to Mandy for helping me get the right percentage tint and getting service the same day. Pat V. Was amazing with showing me the before and after outcome Thank you a shade darker.

ivan mendoza

★★★★★

4 months ago

Had a Great work done ! Very professional . I had my windshield replaced and had a xr tint put all around . Awesome attention to detail! Maddie was terrific! So helpful with my options! 100% recommend you take your vehicle here !

Carly Mason

★★★★★

3 months ago

This was my second time going to a shade darker for my window tint. They are great!! Super friendly and great customer service. Maddy works at the front desk and took me out to see two different cars with tint to give me an example of what different tint percentages looked like. I took my car in 12pm and it was ready at 2:30pm. I’d highly recommend ! :)