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Built from the ground up.

A hands-on, owner-operated shop with an obsession for precision.

Our story

A little bit about myself: I earned my degree in Business Technology from Arizona State University in 2018, graduating with high honors as summa cum laude (Go Sun Devils!). I immediately jumped into the corporate world with roles as a Project & Program Manager at Fortune 10 companies like CVS Health and American Express. While my professional career was rewarding, it was my passion for cars that ultimately set me on a new path.

Throughout college, my love for cars drove me to spend countless hours wrenching and working on my own vehicles (you know—those late-night wrenching sessions while cramming for finals the following day). With a student budget, I couldn't always afford detailing services, so I taught myself how to handle everything from paint protection film to vinyl wraps. This DIY spirit extended beyond cars; it shaped how I approach challenges in all aspects of life.

My journey into car window tinting began as a hobby and was refined through rigorous practice on friends' and family's vehicles. This hands-on experience, combined with my obsession with precision and perfection, led me to open Phantom Tint in 2024.

Now, I get to channel my enthusiasm for cars into delivering high-quality tinting services, blending my technical skills with my love for automotive excellence!

I'm extremely passionate and detail-oriented in everything I do. As a hands-on owner, I personally oversee all aspects of quality control. Every logo, photo, video, design, animation and piece of website content was created by me. I built this website from the ground up, just as I poured my passion and expertise into my shop.

Lexus Fuji Meet 2018

Lexus Fuji Meet 2018

SEMA 2019

SEMA 2019

How I got here

2018

Graduated ASU, summa cum laude

Earned my degree in Business Technology from Arizona State University, graduating with high honors. I worked full-time while taking on 21+ credits some semesters, so I could help my family with bills and cover my own tuition. Go Sun Devils!

John Le at his Arizona State University graduation
2018–2023

Corporate life at CVS Health & American Express

Landed a Project Manager role at CVS Health two months before graduating ASU, then went on to Project & Program Manager roles at Fortune 10 companies like American Express. The work was rewarding, but cars stayed the real obsession.

John Le corporate headshot from his time at American Express
Hobby years

Practicing on friends’ and family’s cars

Taught myself paint protection film, vinyl wraps and window tint on a student budget, one car at a time — doing PPF and tint for friends and family for essentially pizza and time together, because I just loved learning the craft.

Paint protection film being installed on a friend's Tesla in a home garage
2024

Opened Phantom Tint

Turned the hobby into a business, starting Phantom Tint out of my own garage.

A red Toyota GR Corolla in John Le's home garage, the original Phantom Tint shop
September 2025

Moved into our first shop

Phantom Tint moved out of the garage and into our own space at 1833 W Main St in Mesa.

John Le holding the keys to the new Phantom Tint shop in Mesa, AZ
2026

Tinter Battles

My first tinting conference, and I couldn’t wait to meet veterans from around the world and watch them compete at the highest level. The tinter on the right is Korea Tinter, an OG in the industry and one of the best in the world — he was kind enough to hand me his own dash towel.

John Le with Korea Tinter at the Tinter Battles industry event

Why the name Phantom Tint?

The name “Phantom Tint” reflects the way our tinting service adds a subtle, shadowy darkness to your vehicle, akin to the elusive presence of a phantom.

Three things every vehicle gets, every time.

Precision

Computer-cut patterns and meticulous installation.

Premium Materials

Professional-grade films selected for performance, not marketing hype.

Owner QC

Every vehicle receives hands-on quality control from the owner.

By the numbers

1,500+Projects completed
5.0118 Google reviews
90%+Repeat & referral clients
9Services under one roof
Every jobQuality-checked by the owner
LifetimeWarranty on window tint

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