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HOA Approved 3M Prestige Or Huper Optik Ceramic Cool Tampa Homes

Advanced Film Solutions completed the installation of Huper 30 Ceramic film on the main clubhouse at Cypress Run in beautiful Tarpon Springs.

Glare and heat has been reduced by 70% and there is no reflectivity which obviously met their own Deed Restriction! 

Huper Optik factors out the invisible IR wavelengths. This enables our solar heat gain reduction to be far greater than standard polyester dyed films of the past (although some competitors still install car tinting on residential homes!)

We are also pleased to offer the 3M Prestige and 3M Prestige Ultra films that meet all deed restrictions and HOA rules. These IR heat blocking coatings are available in thicker versions for shatter safety protection.

Buyer Beware!

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Huper Optik meets all deed restrictions since it’s less reflective than glass. 

 
Ceramic films are durable and warranted for a lifetime.
 

Our Huper Optik series is NFRC certified and our team of fully trained and equipped installers has earned the Super Service Award from Angie’s List for 14 years.

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There is a wide variety of light levels for you to choose from.  If you wish to block more glare you’d consider our 20 or 30 or our Drei 35%.

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Lighter options include our 40, 50, 60, 70 and 80% clear ceramic coatings.
 

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The Future of Florida Living: How Advanced Film Technology Beats the Heat

Living in the Sunshine State is a dream, but for many homeowners in Tampa Bay, Clearwater, Orlando, and Sarasota, that dream can come with a side of sweltering interiors and skyrocketing electric bills.

Local Expertise Across the Tampa Bay Area

We understand the specific needs of homeowners throughout the region—from meeting strict HOA guidelines in gated communities to protecting waterfront homes from intense glare.

Hillsborough County

From the urban heart of Tampa to the growing suburbs, we provide cooling solutions for:

  • Tampa & South Tampa: Including Davis Islands, Hyde Park, and Palma Ceia.

  • Brandon, Apollo Beach & Riverview: Tackling the heat in high-growth residential areas.

  • Westchase, Carrolton & Town ‘n’ Country: Providing privacy and glare control for busy family homes.

  • Lutz & Temple Terrace: Keeping inland homes cool as temperatures climb.

Pinellas County

Coastal living brings beautiful views and intense reflections. We serve the entire peninsula, including:

  • St. Petersburg & St. Pete Beach: Helping historic homes and high-rises stay energy efficient.

  • Clearwater & Clearwater Beach: Protecting interiors from the harsh salt air and sun. Indian Rocks Beach, Madeira Beach, Treasure Island, Gulf Port

  • Palm Harbor , Safety Harbor, Tarpon Springs, & Dunedin: Delivering “invisible” heat protection for traditional and modern glass alike.

  • Largo, Seminole, & Pinellas Park: Reducing AC strain in some of the county’s busiest neighborhoods.

  • Tarpon Springs & Oldsmar: Enhancing comfort from the Sponge Docks to the bay.

Pasco County

As one of the fastest-growing areas in Florida, we are proud to serve residents in:

  • Wesley Chapel & Land O’ Lakes: Where our main headquarters is located, right on the border of Hillsborough and Pasco!

  • Trinity & Odessa: Providing premium coatings like 3M Prestige and Huper Optik for luxury estates.

  • New Port Richey, Port Richey, & Hudson: Offering durable, storm-resistant security films for coastal properties.

  • Zephyrhills & Dade City: Bringing advanced energy savings to East Pasco’s charming communities.

At Advanced Film Solutions, we don’t just “tint” windows; we deploy the world’s most sophisticated thin-film coatings to transform your home into a high-tech sanctuary of comfort and efficiency.

 

By representing industry titans like 3M Prestige, Eastman Vista, LLumar, and the patented Huper Optik, we bring aerospace-grade technology directly to your living room.

 

 

1. The Science of “Invisible” Heat Rejection

Traditional window tints often rely on dark dyes or heavy metals to block light, which can change the look of your home and interfere with cell signals. Our portfolio focuses on spectrally selective technology.

  • Dye-Free & Metal-Free: Using nano-ceramic particles (like those found in Huper Optik) or multi-layer optical films (3M Prestige), these coatings are completely dye-free. They won’t purple, bubble, or lose their effectiveness over time.

  • Targeting the IR Spectrum: The “heat” you feel isn’t just from light; it’s from Infrared (IR) radiation. Our advanced films act as a high-tech filter, blocking up to 97% of IR heat while remaining virtually invisible to the naked eye. You keep your beautiful Florida views; you just lose the heat.

 

2. Energy Savings: The “Set it and Forget it” Investment

In Florida, air conditioning can account for over 50% of your monthly energy bill. When solar energy hits untreated glass, it creates a “greenhouse effect,” forcing your AC to work overtime.

Feature Performance Benefit
Cooling Costs Can reduce monthly energy bills by up to 30%.
HVAC Longevity Reduces system cycling, extending the life of your AC unit.
ROI Often pays for itself in just a few years compared to expensive window replacements.

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3. Glare-Free Living & Interior Protection

We’ve all experienced it: that one “hot room” where the glare makes it impossible to see the TV or work on a laptop. Advanced window films solve this by diffusing harsh light without darkening your space.

Furthermore, these films block 99.9% of harmful UV rays. This acts as a permanent “sunscreen” for your home, protecting expensive hardwood floors, leather furniture, and cherished artwork from the fading and deterioration caused by the relentless Florida sun.

 

 

Why Advanced Film Solutions?

As Florida’s leading volume window film installation company, we understand the local climate and the strict requirements of many HOAs and deed-restricted communities. Our solutions—including the salt-air resistant Eastman Vista and the world’s first patented nano-ceramic film from Huper Optik—are designed to meet these standards while delivering maximum performance.

Ready to upgrade your home’s technology?

Get a Free Quote in Your Neighborhood

Whether you’re in Trinity, Apollo Beach, or Downtown St. Pete, our experts are ready to show you the “Advanced” difference. We provide free, no-obligation estimates and bring samples directly to your home so you can see the clarity of our tech-advanced films for yourself.

ADVANCED FILM SOLUTIONS

877-575-3456

Tampa’s Best President’s Day Window Film Deals

It’s the perfect weather for researching window film solutions to maintain comfort throughout the entire year.

Holiday savings abound with our President’s Day Sale combined with Valentine’s Day savings.

Advanced Film Solutions is Florida’s leader in solar and solar security thin film technology window film.


Our extensive portfolio of 100% DYE FREE high definition films matches every budget and every aesthetic requirement.

Certainly our darker light transmission films can block more glare and protect furnishings to a greater extent than any of our clear 50% visible light transmission non-reflecting IR Films.

Dark metallic films will also block more total solar energy.

Nevertheless the objective of blocking IR heat and only a portion of the visible light spectrum is achieved by our incomparable selection of films.

These films have been tested and quantified for performance by the NFRC.

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ADVANCED FILM SOLUTIONS

NFRC CERTIFIED PERFORMANCE

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Window Tinting Solar Secure Solutions, Tampa, St. Pete, Clearwater

WINNING ON THE GLASS
 

Our field of course, is “on the glass!”
 

Advanced Film Solutions installs 3M Prestige and Eastman Performance Films LLumar, Vista & Huper Optik throughout Tampa, Sarasota, Lakeland, Orlando and Clearwater.

How we win?
 
 
  • Clear distortion free adhesives are easily the choice of interior designers who demand optical clarity. That’s a huge advantage!

  • Darker reflective and non-reflective films when privacy is a key requirement. We have dozens of shades and degrees of reflectivity or non reflective choices.

  • Shatter and solar versions of 3M Prestige and Prestige Ultra. Ideal for gated communities and condo’s.
  • We offer solar bronze films in multiple shades and styles.
  • The incomparable Low E films that insulate your glass throughout the year.  
  • Shatter films that range from darker reflective LLumar Magnum Films to dual reflective Vista Films and nanoceramic Huper Optik security films. These 8 ML thick films are stronger, and offer more puncture strength. 3M Ultra film!
  • Transferable Vista warranty.

  • The incredible Huper Optik Ceramic Series. Meets all deed restrictions and is available in a range of light transmissions.
  • Nearly three times the number of NFRC certified films as compared to the limited 3M portfolio.

Advanced Film Solutions winning on the glass with superior quality, performance, warranty and choices.

Call today: 877-575-3456

Advanced Film Solutions Security Glazing Film Stopping Real Pirates!

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Gasperilla Day is coming next week in Tampa so in honor of that it’s time to Talk Like A Pirate

Many readers have seen the Captain Phillips movie with Tom Hanks. The freighter is attacked by Somali pirates and the action ensues.

Shipping concerns throughout the world are concerned with this threat and they also can experience small arms fire, etc. that can breach the glass in the control rooms, pilot house, etc.

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Thicker clear security glazing films were required and the team at Advanced Film Solutions was ready to provide our LLumar shatter film solutions.

We have completed several ships and are scheduled to complete several more.

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The very same clear and tinted versions of these films can provide safety and security for homes and businesses throughout the state of Florida.

Solar security versions factor out glare, heat and lower monthly electric costs.

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Several versions provide daytime privacy along with the aforementioned benefits.

This is particularly valuable during a lock down or when your goal is to protect personnel from targeting from an outsider (think scoping!)

Advanced Film Solutions provides attachment systems that meet the physical characteristics of your window system. Typically we use Dow 995 structural sealants. These are the wet seal products used during blast and windstorm testing.

  • [Heat Reduction / Lowering Energy Bills]

  • [UV Protection for Furniture/Floors]

  • [Glare Reduction for TV/Computer Screens]

  • [Safety and Security / Storm Protection]

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877-575-3456

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