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Stop Heat, Glare & Fade With Tampa Window Film Solutions

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That glare and heat entering your home has driven you nutty.

 

 

That wonderful electric bill has you sneaking up to the bill when you open it each month.

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You considered upgrading your single pane windows to that fancy low e glass or IG units. Have you figured out the payback period?

That is; until you saw the sticker price!!
 
Somehow you heard about window film but you are inclined to be highly skeptical that window film will perform and last for a lifetime.

You’ve seen the hack jobs done by your do it yourself friends who bought a cheap film from Home Depot or Lowes.

You’ve seen purple film and bubbles.
 
 
Perhaps you’ve taken the extra step and had an estimate from a competitor.
 
 
 
 
You need convincing and I had better be factual, clear and concise!
 
 
 

Here’s the deal:

Advanced Film Solutions was launched in early 2007 after I left 3M.

I know window film and we built our company on a solid foundation of my 33 years of experience and direct knowledge of the finer points of this window film business.


We offer Eastman’s leading brands.  Vista, LLumar and the outstanding Huper Optik Ceramic Films.

We promote the incredible 3M Prestige and Prestige Ultra solar shatter window film that is ideal for gated communities and condo’s.

 
It might be simpler to say that we offer every NFRC certified film. 
 


We have totally non-reflective ceramic films that factor out infrared heat along with visible light.  These films meet deed restrictions and HOA rules.


Thicker films that increase your safety and security against crime.

There are nuances in the hue of the films and there are various qualities concerning the critical function of the polyester and the adhesives being used.

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No one wants a hazy film no matter how much heat it eliminates!
 

 
 
 
The more you know the better you’ll appreciate Advanced Film Solutions!
 
 
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Is Old, Bubbling Window Tint Ruining Your View? Here’s Why It’s Time to Upgrade

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There’s nothing quite like looking out your window and taking in the vibrant Tampa Bay sunshine. But if your home or business windows are covered in old, purple, bubbling, or peeling window tint from years past, that beautiful view is probably looking a little hazy—and your energy bills might be taking a hit, too.

Many property owners put up with damaged window tint because they assume removing it is too difficult or unnecessary. However, old window film isn’t just an eyesore; it has lost its integrity, meaning it no longer protects your interior from Florida’s intense heat and harmful UV rays.

Fortunately, you don’t have to settle for compromised views or high cooling costs. Advanced Film Solutions—Tampa Bay’s premier source for superior window film installations—is here to restore your clear view and upgrade your comfort.

The Hidden Costs of Keeping Old Window Tint

Over time, older window films degrade due to constant exposure to sunlight and humidity. When window film fails, it creates several problems:

  • Distorted Views & Reduced Curb Appeal: Bubbles, cracks, and purpling make your home or business look outdated and unmaintained.

  • Loss of Thermal Performance: Once the adhesive and optical layers break down, the film no longer blocks heat effectively, causing your HVAC system to work overtime.

  • Harmful UV Exposure: Degrading film loses its ability to block UV rays, leading to faded furniture, flooring, and artwork.

Trying to scrape off old film yourself often leads to scratched glass, messy adhesive residue, and frustration. Professional removal is essential to preserve the glass underneath.

That failed adhesive is holding onto your glass with it’s last ounce of strength.

Advanced Film Solutions installers are also very adept at removing old, failed blurry, hazy and distorted tinting.

Why Choose Advanced Film Solutions?

At Advanced Film Solutions, our experts specialize in safely removing deteriorating, outdated window film without damaging your glass. Once the surface is clean and prepped, we replace it with today’s cutting-edge thin-film technology.

Here is why Tampa Bay homeowners and business owners trust us with their window transformations:

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We’ll replace this eyesore with the leading technology solar control coatings developed by 3M Prestige or  Eastman Chemical. Our portfolio of window film is protected by a lifetime warranty so you’ll be able to enjoy the heat blocking and glare rejection for decades to come!

Our 3M Prestige, Vista, LLumar and Huper Optik films will lower your monthly electric bill by 30%

1. Industry-Leading Brands: 3M and Eastman

We proudly install top-tier window films from the world’s most trusted manufacturers, including 3M and Eastman. These advanced films are engineered with multi-layer optical technology that offers crystal-clear optics without the dark, mirror-like tint of the past.

2. High-Performance Energy Savings

Today’s thin-film technology is designed to deliver maximum heat rejection while letting in natural, beautiful light. By rejecting up to 78% of solar heat, our energy-saving window films help lower indoor temperatures significantly, reducing your monthly cooling costs and extending the lifespan of your air conditioning unit.

3. Ultimate UV & Glare Protection

Modern window films block up to 99% of harmful UV rays, protecting your skin and preventing expensive interior furnishings from fading. Plus, they reduce annoying glare on TV and computer screens, making every room in your home or office far more comfortable.

4. Seamless, Professional Installation

Our certified technicians bring years of experience to every project. We ensure a flawless, bubble-free fit every time so your windows look brand new, offering a crystal-clear window into the Tampa Bay sunshine.

Make Your Windows Crystal Clear Again Today!

Don’t let damaged, outdated window tint compromise your comfort, your view, or your wallet. Upgrade to today’s dynamic energy-saving solutions with Tampa Bay’s window tinting experts.

Ready to transform your view?

Contact Advanced Film Solutions today for a free consultation and estimate. Let us help you bring clarity, comfort, and savings back to your home or business!

If you’ve reached your purple tinting limits call Advanced Film Solutions today!

Toll Free 877-575-3456

Fight Heat & Fade Horror Show Advanced Film Solutions, Tampa Bay, Orlando Window Film

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Glare can make watching your TV or working on your tablet or laptop a horror.
 
 

Try checking your e-mail on your laptop during the afternoon. 

 

 
 
It only gets worse when you open that monthly electric bill.
 
 

Summer AC bills through the roof.

 
Winter heating bills that scare the bejesus out of you!
 

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You don’t stand a ghost of a chance!
 


There is a solution: Window Film


In the summer our solar film keeps 85% of the heat from streaming through your windows.

Advanced Film Solutions window film experts will help guide your selection process to discover the best solutions for heat, glare, UV damage and privacy.

Our 3M Prestige film is ideal for deed restricted communities. These films stop heat without a reflective appearance!

 
 

Toll Free: 813-949-3456
 

 

 

The Gold Standard in Protection: Why Hillsborough County Schools Trust Advanced Film Solutions (and You Should Too)

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When school administrators set out to secure every K-12 campus across Hillsborough County, they weren’t looking for quick fixes. They needed a proven, heavy-duty security solution capable of protecting thousands of students, teachers, and staff from forced entry, severe weather, and intense Florida heat.

They chose Advanced Film Solutions.

If Florida’s top educational institutions rely on us to fortify their perimeter glass, imagine what that same high-level technology can do for your home or local business.

Why Glass is Your Building’s Weakest Link

Whether it’s an elementary school classroom, a suburban home, or a storefront window, glass provides natural light and beautiful views—but it’s also the primary vulnerability in any structure. Unprotected glass is easily shattered by:

  • Intruders & Burglars: Standard glass takes seconds to break, providing instant access to your property.

  • Severe Weather & High Winds: Flying debris during Florida storms can transform clear windows into hazardous, flying shards.

  • Accidents & Impact: Stray baseballs, lawnmower debris, or accidental impacts can cause immediate shattering.

Safety and security window films act as a transparent shield. By bonding thick, micro-layered shatter-resistant film directly to glass frames, your windows hold shattered fragments together upon impact—delaying, denying, and deterring unauthorized access while protecting occupants from dangerous flying glass.

More Than Security: The Everyday Solar Benefits

While shatter protection provides round-the-clock peace of mind, our dual-benefit solar-security films deliver immediate, daily comfort improvements for homes and commercial spaces:

Key Benefit How Advanced Film Solutions Delivers
Lower Cooling Bills Rejects massive amounts of solar heat, cutting cooling costs by up to 30% during peak Florida heat.
99.9% UV Protection Blocks virtually all harmful ultraviolet rays, safeguarding your skin and preventing interior fading on hardwood floors, furniture, and artwork.
Glare Elimination Reduces harsh sunshine reflection so you can comfortably view TV screens, computer monitors, and tablets without closing the blinds.
Daytime Privacy Allows clear exterior views from the inside while obscuring views from passersby outside.

These coatings are applied to the interior of the glass and typically fastened to the frames with attachment systems that create a complete system holding the glass frame and sealant in one piece.

The objective is to create an obstacle for the intruder slowing them down and providing additional time for response by law enforcement.

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Advanced Film Solutions installation teams are thoroughly trained in all aspects of anti-intrusion, blast and impact safety window film.

The leading solutions are all part of our security portfolio including 3M Ultra Scotchshield, 3M Prestige Ultra and the Eastman Chemical LLumar, Vista and SunTek brands.

We also represent Saint-Gobain’s Armorcoat series and the Madico security film and Sunscape series.

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Why Choose Advanced Film Solutions?

With over 45,000 completed installations across West and Central Florida, Advanced Film Solutions brings decades of industry leadership straight to your doorstep.

  • Elite Brand Selection: We aren’t tied to a single product line. We represent the world’s leading manufacturers—including 3M™, LLumar®, Vista™, Madico®, Armorcoat®, and Huper Optik®—to tailor the perfect solution for your property’s exact needs and budget.

  • Unmatched Expertise: Founded by former 3M National Sales Manager Michael Feldman, our team consists of top-tier installation craftsmen.

  • Proven Institutional Trust: Trusted by Hillsborough County K-12 schools, Duval County schools, daycare centers, places of worship, and commercial properties statewide.

Ready to Upgrade Your Home or Business? Get a Free Quote Today!

Protecting your family, employees, and assets doesn’t have to require expensive structural overhauls or bulky window bars. High-performance window film is an invisible, cost-effective retrofit that begins paying for itself in energy savings on day one.

Take a proactive step toward a safer, cooler, and more energy-efficient space.

Contact Advanced Film Solutions today for your no-obligation consultation and free estimate:

  • Toll-Free: 877-575-3456

  • Local: 813-949-3456

  • Online: Visit our website to request your free quote online!

If your school, daycare center, university or house of worship requires the additional glass protection of thicker security films call our offices toll free at 877-575-3456

Advanced Film Solutions will provide a free estimate!

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The Dual Power of Safety and Comfort: Why Shatter-Solar Window Film is a Game-Changer

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When it comes to managing a commercial building or protecting your home, the glass windows are often both your greatest asset and your weakest link. They provide beautiful natural light and sweeping views, but they are also vulnerable to impacts and act as major conduits for solar heat transfer.

In regions like Tampa Bay and Orlando, property owners face a double challenge: intense year-round heat and the seasonal threat of severe tropical weather. Fortunately, modern window film technology has evolved beyond single-purpose applications.

Today, leading solutions from industry innovators like 3M and Eastman offer high-performance combination shatter-solar window films. These advanced, thicker-gauge films deliver a powerful dual benefit—simultaneously making buildings significantly cooler and radically safer.

1. Thermal Comfort and Energy Efficiency

Standard glass lets in a massive amount of solar radiation, which drives up interior temperatures and forces your HVAC system to work overtime. Combination films are engineered with advanced solar-control properties that drastically reduce this heat transfer:

  • Heat Rejection: By deflecting up to 70% or more of solar heat energy, these films help maintain a stable, comfortable indoor climate.

  • Lower Energy Bills: Less strain on your cooling system translates directly into lower utility costs, allowing commercial properties and homeowners to recoup their investment quickly.

  • Glare Reduction: Excessive sunlight can make computer monitors and television screens impossible to see. Solar films filter out harsh glare, creating a more productive and usable environment.

  • UV Removal: These films block up to 99% of harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays, protecting building occupants from skin damage and preventing interior furnishings, flooring, and artwork from fading.

2. Advanced Shatter Protection and Security

While the solar components work silently to lower your energy bills, the structural integrity of the film adds a heavy-duty layer of physical defense. These combination products are noticeably thicker than standard solar films, explicitly designed to absorb impact energy and hold broken glass together.

  • Severe Weather Defense: During high-wind events or tropical storms, flying debris can easily shatter a window. When regular glass breaks, wind rushes inside, creating dangerous pressure differentials that can lift roofs and destroy interiors. Shatter-resistant film holds the shards firmly within the frame, keeping the wind out and protecting the building envelope.

  • Forced Entry Deterrence: Windows are the primary entry point for intruders. While no film makes glass entirely “bulletproof,” safety films hold the fractured glass pieces rigidly in place. This forces a criminal to repeatedly pound on the window to create a small opening, delaying their entry, making immense noise, and giving security or police ample time to respond.

  • Blast Mitigation and Accident Safety: Whether from an accidental trip-and-fall indoors or a severe external explosion, flying glass fragments cause the majority of blast-related injuries. Keeping those fragments bound safely to the film minimizes the risk of severe lacerations.

 

A Seamless Upgrade for Existing Glass

One of the greatest advantages of choosing top-tier lines from 3M and Eastman is that you don’t need to undergo the messy, prohibitively expensive process of replacing your entire window frames and glass panes. Advanced Film Solutions installs these premium films directly onto your existing glass surfaces.

The result is an immediate transformation. Your building looks sleek, stays cool under the intense Florida sun, and boasts an invisible, robust shield against unpredictable physical threats. Don’t compromise between a comfortable interior and a secure perimeter—experience the unparalleled peace of mind that comes with dual-benefit shatter-solar window film protection.

Advanced Film Solutions has completed scores of high-profile projects throughout the Tampa Bay and Orlando regions, helping schools, corporate offices, and private residences upgrade their existing glass to high-performance security standards. Contact us today for a consultation.

Call Advanced Film Solutions and start enjoying the same safety enhancements, energy and glare control and flawless installation that your neighbors have experienced!

 
Call for a free estimate toll free: 877-575-3456