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Tampa Bay, Orlando, Sarasota, Bradenton Celebrates National Window Film Day

It’s National Window Film Day and with the long hot days of summer ahead what better time to reach out to home and business owners to raise awareness of the benefits of glass tinting?

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  • Window Film saves money by lowering cooling costs by as much as 30%

  • Window Film filters 99.9% of harmful UV rays that damage skin and fade furnishings.

  • Window Film blocks glare and provides comfort.

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  • All season Low E film acts as a heat mirror winter or summer and lowers home utility costs throughout the year.

  • Thicker dual combination solar and solar security window film delays, denies and deters forced entry.

  • Window film can provide daytime privacy.

  • Decorative window film can transform glass into a work of art.

  • Window film is warranted against peeling or bubbling. These lifetime warranties are backed in writing from some of the largest coating companies in the world.

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Let’s celebrate this wonderful event by calling Advanced Film Solutions for a free estimate:

Toll Free: 877-575-3456

I’m Burn’in For You – Not With Our Film! LLumar Car Tinting

So the other day an average looking middle-aged fellow comes into our shop and asks us if we can install a ceramic film on his new Infinity?

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Now that was an easy question to answer since we carry the FormulaOne Pinnacle Ceramic Films and if you twist my arm the Huper Optik Ceramic.

So YES we can!

To make the waiting time go faster I noted that he was sporting a NY Yankee baseball cap.

Given their recent “failures” I figured it might be topical subject?

I asked if he was from NY?  Since there are not that many Yankee fans who live outside the NY area (as you know!)

He grew up on Long island and travels a lot since he’s a musician.

Now most musicians I have ever met sing in the lobby bar at hotels so I ask him where he sings?

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He says he has a group called Blue Oyster Cult and that he’s the lead singer!

Blue Oyster Cult????

The Blue Oyster Cult????

Being the dummy I obviously am, I ask him what their big hit was? (I remember the name of the group – but can’t recollect the big hit??)

He simply smiles and says “maybe you remember the hit “Don’t Fear the Reaper?”

That sounded familiar but I still can’t remember the tune. So he pauses, takes a breath and starts singing the song.

Now I remember!!

Our first and possibly our last “star” in our shop.

So here’s a nod to Blue Oyster Cult and Huper Optik Window Film!

Call Advanced Film Solutions
877-575-3456

Window Film Conference & Tint Off Experts Highlight Best Practices

The International Window Film Conference and Tint Off was held this week in Reno, NV.

This event was a terrific opportunity for window film dealers to share best practices and network.

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The conference was highlighted by a questions and answers session with Jack Welch, the former CEO of General Electric and CEO of the Century!

Advanced Film Solutions’ Mike Feldman participated with a panel of industry experts to discuss how to get to the top in the window film business.

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We also participated in the exciting launch of the Professional Window Film Dealers Association.

Please check our website!

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Advanced Film Solutions is Florida’s leading residential and commercial window film installation company. Our diverse portfolio of solutions is unmatched in the state.

We have earned the Super Service Award from Angie’s List for four consecutive years as well as an A Plus rating with the Better Business Bureau.

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Our aftermarkets coatings lower monthly electric bills by 30% while qualifying for TECO and Duke Energy rebates.

Glare and UV are filtered before entering your home.

Your home or business is protected against burglary and flying debris with our safety security window film systems.

This improves comfort while preserving your wood floors, furniture and paintings.

Get expert results from Advanced Film Solutions

Toll Free: 877-575-3456

Then They Asked Me How My Window Film Compares To 3M?

How does my film compare to 3M?

 Think about that for a moment. Let the words linger in the air.

The questioner doesn’t know me; has no idea that I was the 3M guy for 33 years.

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Just working for them wasn’t enough. No sirree.
I was the National Sales Manager of 3M Window Film…

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Why is the potential client really asking me this question?


Well it’s a good bet that they have a window film quote from a 3M dealer.

The price may be higher than they expected given the limited outcome.

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The value threshold has not been met.

It’s akin to going for a hair cut and hearing the  hair cut lady tell you a trim will set you back $200 bucks.

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You look around wondering if Vidal Sassoon is going to jump out from behind a curtain?

It’s precisely at that moment that I know I will win this contest.
 

No doubt.

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We simply have better performing films.
 
 

Not because I say so; but because we can prove it.

I know that you have “heard” of 3M and may not be familiar with Vista, EnerLogic , Huper Optik or LLumar Films.  

These aren’t fly by night companies; rather the quiet leaders in window film sales and technology who don’t take a back seat to 3M’s limited portfolio.

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Thinking about asking me how our film compares to 3M?

Call Advanced Film Solutions, today!
Toll Free 877-575-3456

 
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Window Film In The USA – The Right Time?

Window film has demonstrated the ability to lower energy costs, filter out harmful UV, provide security and privacy and earn a ROI better than any other home retrofit solution.

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Nevertheless window film has never received the awareness level that it deserves.

One reason for the poor recognition is the lack of dealer training in all aspects of thin film capabilities and installation. This missing level of competency is the single greatest obstacle to growth.

No matter the window film, the proficiency of the installer is paramount.

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The window film business is a very mature industry dating back to the 1950’s.

The originality and innovative aspects of the business long ago eroded into a commodity type business. You know this is true when you see my alma mater 3M re-boxes films made elsewhere and begin their migration from viable independent dealers to depot type installation people and window cleaners.

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The cost of entry into this business has  historically been low and the various manufacturers have knowingly encouraged this lower class Flea Market mentality by not requiring standards be met or quotas attained. 

This creates low cost installations that they surmise would encourage more film sales.

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The economy and the failure of the large manufacturers to offer a business VISION has weakened their smaller local dealer and made our strategies at Window Film USA a winning plan with huge growth potential.
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  • We have developed superior installation capabilities throughout the USA.
  •  The brand loyalty based strictly on perception  has become as outdated as hula hoops!
  • Today’s smart consumer does internet research and gathers competitive intel.  Failure to do this would be incredibly foolish.  We love comparisons!

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  • There are innovative window films that solve consumer issues at competitive pricing. The days of exclusivity and fooling customers is in the past. Imagine limiting your choices to one brand?  Ridiculous!
  • We love to compete and since we offer nearly every leading window film except 3M
  • We are positioned to clear up any misleading information or ridiculous pricing (particularly from one of their depot types or marked up by in store agents)
  • NFRC certified films that perform on your glass.
  • No nonsense window films that have been tried and tested.  This offsets hyperbole and misleading claims like 3M’s 97% heat rejection or that their film works better at angles.
  • Films with superior optical clarity.

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Call Window Film USA. COMThe Best In Window Film

877-575-3456
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