Before and After: 10 Jaw-Dropping Car Transformations from Our Gilroy Shop

At Blackout Window Tinting, we transform vehicles every day. But some transformations are so dramatic, so jaw-dropping, that we have to share them.

Here are 10 real vehicles that came through our Gilroy shop—and left looking completely different.

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1. The Tesla Model Y That Beat the Heat

Owner's Problem: Brand new Model Y, but the glass roof turned the cabin into an oven. Kids refused to sit in the back during summer.

The Transformation:

• Full ceramic window tint (20% sides, 5% rear)
• Windshield clear ceramic IR film
• Glass roof ceramic coating

The Result: Interior temperatures dropped 25°F. Kids now fight over who gets the back seat. Owner says AC doesn't even kick to max anymore.

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2. The Porsche 911 That Went Stealth

Owner's Problem: Guards Red 911 got too much attention. Wanted something more subtle for daily driving without repainting.

The Transformation:

• Full body matte PPF (STEK DYNOmatte)
• Ceramic coating over PPF
• 35% ceramic tint all around

The Result: Same stunning silhouette, completely different presence. The matte finish turns heads for different reasons now—and comes off if he ever wants to sell it red.

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3. The Work Truck That Became a Show Truck

Owner's Problem: 2020 F-150 looking tired after 80,000 contractor miles. Paint faded, bed dinged, chrome pitted.

The Transformation:

• Complete paint correction
• Full front PPF
• Ceramic coating entire vehicle
• Commercial-grade bed liner respray
• Chrome delete to gloss black

The Result: Customers now ask if the truck is new. Owner says he's getting better job quotes—people assume he's successful based on his clean vehicle.

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4. The Tesla Model S That Beat Delivery Damage

Owner's Problem: New Model S Plaid arrived with paint swirls, rail dust, and transport damage Tesla refused to fix.

The Transformation:

• Two-stage paint correction to remove all defects
• Full front PPF (SunTek Ultra)
• Complete ceramic coating
• Window tint matching factory rear darkness

The Result: Better than factory new. The owner now shows off his paint to Tesla owners groups as "what your car should look like."

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5. The Yukon Denali That Got the Blackout Treatment

Owner's Problem: Loved the Denali but hated all the chrome. Wanted a murdered-out look without painting.

The Transformation:

• Full chrome delete (grille, trim, emblems)
• 5% limo tint on all non-front windows
• Gloss black wheel powder coating
• Ceramic coating to enhance the black finish

The Result: The transformation is so dramatic, neighbors asked if the owner bought a new car. Total time: 4 days.

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6. The Subaru WRX That Changed Colors (Temporarily)

Owner's Problem: WRB (World Rally Blue) was getting boring after 3 years. Wanted something wild without committing.

The Transformation:

• Full color-change wrap (Avery Gloss Orange)
• Window tint refresh (previous install was bubbling)
• Ceramic coating over wrap
• Gloss black accents

The Result: Completely different car. Owner gets compliments daily. And in 3 years when he's tired of orange? We peel it off and the blue is perfect underneath.

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7. The Commuter Camry That Got the Executive Treatment

Owner's Problem: 2021 Camry looked "just okay." Every other car in the employee lot looked the same.

The Transformation:

• 20% ceramic window tint all around
• Clear ceramic windshield film
• Full front clear bra
• Ceramic coating

The Result: Same Camry, completely different presence. Cost under $2,500 total—less than one monthly payment on a luxury car, but now looks like an executive vehicle.

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8. The Rescue Ferrari That Got a Second Life

Owner's Problem: 2008 California with neglected paint. Previous owner never detailed it. Clear coat failing in spots.

The Transformation:

• Multi-day paint correction (wet sanding in some areas)
• Complete clear coat restoration
• Full body PPF (only option for this paint condition)
• Ceramic coating over PPF
• Interior restoration

The Result: From "needs restoration" to "museum quality." Owner says the car gained $30,000 in value from the work. He's not wrong.

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9. The Commercial Fleet That Started Turning Heads

Client's Problem: 6 white service vans that looked generic. Wanted brand visibility without expensive custom wraps.

The Transformation:

• Partial wraps with company branding
• Front windshield tint strips with company name
• Ceramic tint for driver comfort
• Clear PPF on front to protect wraps from rock chips

The Result: Fleet now generates leads at every stop light. Drivers report customers complimenting the vehicles. ROI paid back in 3 months of new business.

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10. The First-Gen Rivian That Got Full Armor

Owner's Problem: Day-one R1T with intentions to actually use it off-road. Didn't want to destroy the paint.

The Transformation:

• Full body PPF (every painted surface)
• Ceramic coating over PPF
• Ceramic window tint all around
• Rocker panel extra-thick protection
• Headlight clear bra

The Result: After 15,000 miles of trails, camping, and gravel roads, the paint underneath is still showroom-perfect. The PPF has taken hits that would have required repainting.

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Your Transformation Is Next

Every vehicle has potential. Whether you want:

• Protection that keeps your car looking new
• Style that makes you stand out
• Comfort that makes driving better
• Value that protects your investment

We can make it happen.

📞 Schedule your consultation — show us what you're working with

📍 Visit our Gilroy shop — see transformations in progress

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What Transformation Do You Need?

Every transformation starts with a conversation. Tell us your goals, and we'll build the plan.