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Selecting Best Value Window Tinting For Florida’s Prestige Homes

We love the question: “How does Vista or Huper Optik compare to 3M film?”

Typically get this question from a consumer who has been quoted a high cost from the home depot 3M install program.

Prices so inflated that we were wondering if platinum was being added into the deal? 

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The remaining panels have Huper 30 ceramic film.

This haze is a crucial difference between the Vista and Huper ceramic films and 3M’s nano line.

Seeing is believing. If you have any doubt at all; we’ll do a side by side comparison.

If you prefer an invisible coating that will maintain the aesthetic appearance of your glass; you should consider our Huper Optik ceramic film.

  • Vista Films were the first NFRC Certified window films. Huper Optik has also been certified.The reason this is important for consumers is the documented performance you will enjoy when the installation is completed. It separates fact from fantasy when you might hear spurious claims about 97% heat rejection or better heat rejection at angles.

  • This is a key issue for gated communities as well as deed restricted neighborhood where a shiny film is forbidden.

  • Our 8 ML Vista and Llumar Magnum Films  have greater puncture resistance thanks to the thicker multi-layered composition.  Their ultra film is thinner and less secure than our 8 ML or thicker coatings.

  • Their hard coat is no stronger than Vista’s. Any implication that their film withstands scratches better; or is Windex safer than ours is false.
  • The optical clarity of our VISTA films is unsurpassed.  We’ll take that match up film to film any day!
  • VISTA manufactures all of their window films and does not “private label” outside manufacturer’s film. PERIOD!  The list of films sold by 3M that are actually made by other lesser known companies is too long to list here.
  • Vista offers dual reflective films in a 5, 7,14, 15, 18, 25, 28, 38, 45, and 48 % visible light transmissions. 3M in a 15, 25, 35 only!
  • We offer a full line of bronze films.  3M has none.
  • VISTA & LLumar Magnum Security Films are available in a 20 neutral, 20 silver, 28, 38, 40, 50 and clear. 3M in a  25, 35, and clear 4ML and clear 6 ML and their 50 and 70 prestige.  The re-package another manufacturer’s 14 ML film and brag about how strong it is. Obviously that same film is available directly from the OEM at a fairer price.

That’s our top ten reasons consumers select our VISTA Films!

Call Advanced Film Solutions today!

877-575-3456

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The Truth Prestige Film IR Rejection Huper Optik Vs. 3M Comparisons

I’ve written about this before (as have some others!) but the 3M Prestige Film has always been interesting to me for a variety of reasons.

Let’s just say that I was once a True Believer (Yeah I wrote that!) having swallowed the RED PILL entirely. 

It was only after I left 3M that my faith was shaken by:
 
 
THE TRUTH
 
 

No Prestige did not work better at an angle compared to other window films.

No Prestige did not reject 97% of the IR

No Prestige did not reject more heat than a dark silver reflective film.

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Now this may seem like an esoteric argument with little to no impact on the larger world outside of window film; but (stick with me here) there is a crucial perception and a credibility issue at stake. (Mostly my own!)

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I don’t like being fibbed to (there are stronger words!) and I can’t abide losing any business to a competitor that is either intentionally or through ignorance, misrepresenting their product’s performance. 

Now as the competitor against 3M Prestige that has become much more important.

Eastman Chemical the world leader in window film (by any measurement or standard) had tackled these issues with a series of technical reports and white papers almost immediately upon the launch of Prestige and the 3M marketing and supporting literature that their dealers utilize to support their selling efforts.

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IWFA – IR Ratings of Window Film

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Read these slowly. Go ahead. . I’ll wait. . .
 
 

Or simply call us at 877-575-3456


Advanced Film Solutions

 

Huper Optik, Eastman Window Tinting Designed For Florida’s Prestige Homes

There are so many choices available in window film and varieties of performance you demand for your investment.

 

Our goal at Advanced Film Solutions is to offer window film with proven performance covering a wide range of individual requirements that match or exceed our clients expectations!

Gated Community- Deed Restrictions prohibit reflective films:
 

There are many homeowner associations that prohibit the use of reflective window films. 

This is more an aesthetics issue than a performance attribute.

The higher reflective films alter the prestige home’s “curb appeal.”

These covenants point our customer toward the nano-ceramic German Technology films manufactured by Huper Optik.


Note the natural light of this ceramic 50% window film


These new technology films do a superior job in reducing the infrared heat while reducing the visible light.

They are less reflective than glass; so the day and night time views are never compromised.



There are less publicized benefits of  non-metallic window film based upon their non conducting properties that tend to interfere with FIOS or wireless EM signals.

 

The bottom line is that your home’s aesthetics are preserved and the performance factors that reduce the heat, glare, UV and fade are both superior and quantifiable. 

Our client took our prestige challenge and immediately ruled out the 3M  blue hazy looking film and chose Advanced Film Solutions!

  • Window Films have become the “window film of choice” for Interior Designers who appreciate protecting high value furnishings from fade.

  • These films are constructed for optical clarity and zero distortion or haze. They are safe for dual pane Windows and IG Units and backed with a lifetime warranty direct from Eastman Chemical; the world’s largest window film manufacturer.
  • Vista Film and Huper Optik Ceramic Film comes in wider 6 foot widths!

  • And our Vista Window Films are also available in a thicker safety and security version (8 ML)  These Vista safety and security films perform the very same solar benefits of the thinner versions but hold the glass in place against impact force.

Call Advanced Film Solutions at 877-575-3456 (Toll Free)

 

Glare Free Christmas, Tampa, Orlando, Sarasota Window Film

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Advanced Film Solutions has hit a chord that has resonated throughout Florida. 

You may think you can do this yourself but it really takes experience to do a perfect window film installation supported with a lifetime warranty!

We began in Tampa Bay in Pasco County after retiring from 3M window film (33 years at 3M!) but we soon recognized that we offered unique solutions that provides superior value throughout Florida. 

That’s why we expanded to Orlando and Sarasota!

We represent the very best window film solutions LLumar, Vista Film,  and Huper Optik manufactured by the industry leader Eastman Chemical.

We offer fair prices for the most trusted brands.

And no one can match our experience!

But that’s just half of the story.

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The second half of the equation is the expert installations by our installers. 

As we have grown our pool of installers has also been developed and we employ the best, most experienced and fully insured installers.

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“Word of Mouth”    is the most influential method to garner additional sales.  That’s why we pay particular attention to our customer’s requirements and fix any issues immediately.

We do our job so you can relax knowing your home is cooler and safer.

That’s why our team has earned an A Plus rating with the Better Business Bureau and the Super Service Award from Angie’s List for nine years in Orlando and Tampa Bay!
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Many of our solar coatings are designed with thicker materials and adhesives to provide secure homes against impact, vandalism and burglary!


Find out how much energy savings you might enjoy with the application of our spectacular window films.

Free Estimates throughout Florida.


Toll Free- 877-575-3456

 
 

Coolest Florida Homes Get Ceramic Window Film

Florida homeowners are keenly aware of their summer electric bills.

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The bright light means non stop AC costs that can run higher than your first mortgage payment!

Window Film is an energy smart aftermarket solution that has the fastest return on investment compared to any other retrofit you can consider for your home.

We have an extensive portfolio of coatings that can block as much as 85% of the solar energy from entering your windows.

Coatings that range from a dark reflective appearance to crystal clear IR heat blocking versions.

Our experts can design a custom solution that meets your specific aesthetic requirements and balances that against the amount of light you demand for your home.

Advanced Film Solutions experienced installers provide a flawless installation that has earned our team Angie’s List Super Service Award 9 consecutive years.

We are also rated A Plus with the Better Business Bureau.

Call Advanced Film Solutions for a free estimate toll free at 877-575-3456