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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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LLumar Select Advanced Film Solutions Window Tinting Tampa Bay, Orlando

Floridians know window film is more a necessity than a luxury.

 
After all; we have more sunny hot days than anywhere else in the nation.
 

Our electric costs are rising and thanks to the fact that we need to run our AC 24/7, there is frankly no other method more effective for battling the heat!

Which company should perform the installation and what advanced film coating will do the best job for the best price?

Advanced Film Solutions is one of Florida’s largest home and commercial window film installation company.

 

We have offices in Tampa Bay and Orlando and we cover west and central Florida and beyond.

Our philosophy is to offer our clients the very best choices in window film technology.

These films have all received NFRC certification which levels the playing field in the window film industry.

Guess-work is eliminated and critical comparisons can than be made!
 

A major advantage for our clients is the fact that we represent more brands and choices than any other company.

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Our flagship products are the Eastman Performance Films, Vista, LLumar and Huper Optik films.

Take the time to research the most effective window film solutions.

 
Then call Advanced Film Solutions for a free estimate!

Toll Free: 813-949-3456
 
 

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


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Tampa 2024, Compares Window Film Retrofit Vs. Buying New Windows

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Many Florida homeowners suffer through long hot summers with clear single pane glass windows and sliders.

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Heat streams in unabated and UV damages furnishings and wood floors.

Glare creates impossible to watch TV screens and computers and electric bills are higher than ever before.

If you aren’t familiar with today’s solar control window film coatings you might be persuaded by some window replacement company to invest in a complete replacement.

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No window replacement company will detail the following FACTS:

  1. The payback for IG insulated Glass units or Low E windows may take 25 years.
  2. Many of the replacement windows do nothing to filter out harmful UV rays.
  3. The very best IG units typically stop slightly more than 50% of the heat.
  4. Unless you have significant air leaks the physical properties of your window frames did not require replacement.
  5. IG units are typically clear glass so you’ll still suffer with glare and eye strain.

There may be a better way to solve your window problems.

Advanced Film Solutions Window Film

  1. All coatings are NFRC certified so the guess-work is removed when it comes to performance.
  2. Our coatings filter 99.9% of the UV
  3. Our coatings come with a lifetime warranty.
  4. Your ROI will be less than 2 years because window films cost roughly 1/10 that of replacing your windows!

Call for a free estimate and do your own comparisons!

Advanced Film Solutions

Toll free: 877-575-3456

Tampa Bay, Orlando Window Film Excellence, Most Effective Solutions

Tampa Bay home and business owners have many choices when it comes to window film installation companies.

There seems to be a tint shop on nearly every corner!

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What differentiates Advanced Film Solutions from the rest?

Advanced Film installs NFRC rated coatings.  This takes the guesswork out of the equation. The films we represent have all been independently tested and the results certified by this agency.

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Lifetime warranty: Our coatings are built to last. These durable films have a lifetime warranty against failure.  Our Vista and LLumar coatings have a one time transferable warranty.

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Fully insured: Advanced Film Solutions is fully insured and our employees are covered by Workers Comp.

We accept all major credit cards and we are rated A Plus by the Better Business Bureau.

Angie’s List customers have rewarded our team with the Super Service Award for 9  years.

Experience: With 33 years at 3M and the most recent 17 years as Advanced Film Solutions our Tampa Bay, Orlando and Sarasota team has more experience than the competition.

Choices; We represent the leading window film brands including:

  • Vista Film
  • LLumar Brand
  • Huper Optik
  • Madico
  • Sunscape
  • Solar Gard
  • Armorcoat
  • SunTek
  • Hanita Avery-Dennison
  • Johnson

These choices match your lifestyle. Non reflective ceramic and spectrally selective films ideal for gated communities and condo’s.

Standard metal dual reflective coatings where privacy and performance are critical.

Silver and neutral metallic films for economically priced solutions.

The incredible all season Low E films that insulate your home or office throughout the year.

Call today for a free estimate toll free at 877-575-3456

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