Category Archives: Huper Optik Ceramic Film Vs 3M Prestige

Tampa Bay Window Film Comparing Non-Reflective Window Film 3M Vs. Huper Optik

Advanced Film Solutions is Tampa Bay’s leading provider of non reflective solar window films.

These ceramic films are ideal for gated communities that frequently impose deed restrictions that prohibit any reflective films.

When we define reflective films we are focused on solar films that increase the exterior reflectivity of the glass facing the front of your home.

Many if not most HOA’s will not approve these films.

There are many non reflective dyed films that can meet deed restrictions but dyed films will not maintain their color or effectiveness over an extended period.

There are however several window films that meet deed restrictions by lowering the exterior reflectivity of glass.

Here in Florida the two key choices are Huper Optik and 3M Prestige series window films. (Prestige is sold through home depot and several agents and resellers locally.)

Why Huper Optik:

Huper Optik is manufactured by chemical giant Eastman Chemicals.  These are patented ceramic coatings made in Germany. Available in several light transmissions ranging from darkest VLT’s (Visible Light Transmissions) 20-70%

3M prestige is a multi-layered optical film that utilizes dyes in their darker VLT’s. The best heat and glare blocking 3M prestige film is a lighter 40% that did not meet TECO rebate.

requirements. Their 20% film would not be acceptable on dual pane glass because of the heat absorption issues.

Huper Optik has a distinct clarity that surpasses the 3M offering.

Both 3M and Huper block 99.9% of the UV.

Both films factor out more than 90% of the IR spectrum which makes the homeowner feel cooler.

Both films work exactly the same at an acute angle despite 3M’s foolish mentioning that their film somehow works better at an angle. This is simply ridiculous.

3M does market reflective films like Night Vision and Affinity that are less reflective on the interior side. Eastman of course has these films as well and in great variety and light transmissions.

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Frankly Eastman makes the higher reflective Affinity films for 3M. In both the Night Vision and Affinity cases these films are too reflective to meet deed restrictions.

While this is an obvious fact we have found numerous instances where the exterior reflectivity of these films was not mentioned!

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In fact the competing 3M folks failed to leave their sample cards behind which clearly show the exterior reflectivity percentages. Had this happened only once we would not mention it. Unfortunately this is happening all the time!

Call Advanced Film Solutions for a free estimate and compare.

Our Huper Optik films are NFRC certified and warranted for a lifetime.

Call our offices toll free at 877-575-3456 for a free estimate and comparison.

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Tampa, Sarasota, Orlando

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Incredible Lightness Of Huper Optik Window Film, Tampa Bay, Orlando, Port Charlotte

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Your home bathed in soft natural light.


Your views protected!

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UV virtually eliminated!


Thanks to the incredible infrared rejection our nanoceramic Huper Optik film blocks heat like darker reflective films without a mirror like appearance.

Huper Optik is available in the perfect light transmission to suit your specific requirements and you’ll enjoy your windows as much in the summer as you did this winter!

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The combined annual savings for cooling and heating costs savings is unmatched in the industry.

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Clear, natural light and cost effective!

Toll Free : 877-575-3456

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Unbearable heat and glare was their problem.

Our client required maximum heat rejection without altering their perfect view of the bay.

Advanced Film Solutions competed against several window film companies who offered a variety of solutions.

The client selected Huper Optik because of the heat and glare rejection combined with the non-reflective appearance of the ceramic films.

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Huper Optik blocked more glare and heat than the 3M Prestige 40 being promoted by 3M Home Depot. Our price was better and the clarity of our film exceeded the 3M appearance.

The fact that Huper Optik is dye free was another winning advantage over Prestige. This ensures that the clarity and appearance of the film will be maintained for years to come.

The Home Depot/ 3M reseller indicated that their film blocked 97% of the heat.

Obviously this is an inaccurate claim. Both Huper Optik and 3M block visible light which represents 50% of the total solar energy.

Both Huper Optik and Prestige block IR heat across the invisible near and far infrared wavelengths. It’s the combination of these heat filtering aspects that are an accurate description of a window film’s efficacy.

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The specific film ratings can be found at the NFRC Applied Films website.

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Factually Huper Optik exceeded the 3M offering as supported by independent objective test results!

Homeowners who are looking for heat, UV and glare solutions with a non-reflective appearance either because of personal aesthetic preferences or a mandated deed restriction should call

Advanced Film Solutions toll free at 877-575-3456

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Daylight Window Film, Advanced Film Solutions, Tampa Glass Tinting

Daylighting is the practice of placing windows or other transparent media and reflective surfaces so that, during the day, natural light provides effective interior illumination.

 

Daylight, technically a byproduct of sunlight and its attendant invisible-spectrum IR radiation dispersing in the atmosphere, is a nearly perfect light.

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It is free, and we see very well under it.

In moderation it has positive health benefits associated with vitamins,  enhanced performance, and elevated mood, producing 16 percent or better test score increases and general feelings of well-being in schools (as one example).

It does have a few issues, however:

It is associated with heat, specifically the heat produced by the continuous nuclear reaction comprising the sun.  It is on all the time, but because the planet rotates you can’t see it all the time.

Also, the ultraviolet radiation in sunlight causes toxins from the materials in your house to out gas at an alarming rate, and generally degrades them, so the sun ruins your carpet (one of the worst airborne pollutant sources) and you get indoor air quality problems.

Glare is also a critical downside of allowing in copious amounts of daylighting.  Plasma TV screens, computers and comfort are all issue our clients are facing.

Our solutions?

Low or non-reflective Nano-ceramic window films allow in more natural light than standard dark reflective films while they simultaneously reject nearly 100% of the UV as well as rejecting more IR heat.

Light transmission films in the 30%-50% light transmissions with total solar heat rejection of 60%.

  • Glare is reduced by 30-70%
  • UV eliminated
  • Temperatures are reduced.
  • Windows are protected 24/7 with 8 ML thick shatter films.
  • Electric costs are reduced

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  • Since these films are non reflective they meet all Deed Restrictions!
  • Homeowners use less interior lighting further lowering electric costs!
  • IR is reduced- so it feels even cooler which provides greater comfort.

Just another reason to contact Advanced Film Solutions, Huper Optik window Film 

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877-575-3456

 

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Florida’s competitive landscape is filled with window tint people who work out of their car or truck.

There are nuances between the various films available in the marketplace.

Advanced Film Solutions represents the best of breed in all categories.

Security films that meet GSA and Dept. of Defense standards manufactured by Eastman Chemical, Saint-Gobain and Madico.

Solar films by Vista, Huper Optik, Sunscape, Hanita are all NFRC certified and available in energy savings versions.

Our deed approved selections from Huper Optik are less reflective than glass and unlike our 3M competition these Huper Optik films are optically clear and neutral in appearance.

Our business model at Advanced Film Solutions has been and will continue to be to offer the technologically superior window films.

The best solutions
 
 
Solar control films like Vista and Huper Optik and the entire LLumar Eastman Chemical’s portfolio.
 

The most extensive line of combination solar security films by Vista and LLumar and economically priced Madico, Armorcoat, Hanita and SunTek.

  • We are A Plus Rated members of the Better Business Bureau
  • We have Liability Insurance to $3,000,000
  • We earned Angie’s List Super Service Award for the last 8 years.

Advanced Film Solutions

877-575-3456