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Window Tinting Competitive Edge, Tampa Advanced Film Solutions

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Window film competition here in Tampa Bay, Orlando and Sarasota can be fierce!
 
 
It’s hot. It stays hot. 
 

We launched our company in the midst of a shifting and uncertain economy back in 2007. 

This after 33 years at 3M and having been National Sales Manager of the window film business.

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What are the factors that gave us a winning advantage over the competitors ?

Advanced Film Solutions believes that Value trumps any “perception ” of brand superiority.


  • Choices!  We offer more choices in window films that offer documented superiority.  This is a distinct advantage.  It’s not that we simply throw all of our choices against the glass and say. . pick one! We know the nuances between these solutions.  We are always 100% consumer focused.

  • You always deal with an expert in window film solutions and technology.  We don’t have neophyte employees who pretend that one solution is always the best solution.
  • Running “lean and mean” gives us pricing flexibility that our competition can not match.
  • We also stay at the forefront of new technologies and window film advances.  There are no magical secrets in this business. 

If there were lower cost window tinting solutions that were superior to our brands, I’d certainly know about them.

  • Superior installations: I hate headaches. We take care to make certain that our clients receive the very best installs. We aren’t perfect and when we mess up, we do everything we can to fix the problem. That’s why we survey all of our clients to learn from our mistakes.
  • We present facts and documented performance. That’s why we embrace the NFRC .  

 Advanced Film Solutions

Tampa-Orlando-Sarasota-Clearwater- Bradenton
877-575-3456

Selecting Best Value Window Tinting For Florida’s Prestige Homes

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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

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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

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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

 

Advanced Film Solutions, Window Tinting Coupons, Tampa Bay, Orlando

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Advanced Film Solutions is Florida’s window film leader.


 

We cover homes and buildings from Tampa Bay to Orlando and south to Venice and Ft Myers.

We install the leading technology solutions like LLumar SelectPro Vista and Huper Optik.

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Sure there is competition, but typically these folks push one brand over all others.

Since we carry every brand other than our 3M  that’s a challenge we simply love to face.

Low price, low ball, “make your best deal” price!

 We offer Llumar Brand window film with a lifetime warranty.

Practical film solutions for reducing heat gain, glare and 99.9% of the UV.

Lifetime warranty and absolutely no sacrifice in quality or installation.
LLumar Film is a superior film that has met the NFRC requirements.

Competition is a good thing for consumers and for Advanced Film Solutions.

Call Advanced Film Solutions

877-575-3456

 
Show us their bid and we will see if we can sharpen that old pencil!