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Window Film Comparisons 3M Vs. Eastman LLumar, Vista Tampa Bay, Orlando

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Let’s review the latest comparisons between the Eastman Chemical window film portfolio compared against the 3M Window Film solutions.

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Advanced Film Solutions is the regions leading installation company for energy control and safety window film.

We have a history of excellence noted by winning the Super Service Award from Angie’s List for 8 consecutive years as well as an A Plus Rating from the Better Business Bureau.

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Our family owned business was founded in early 2007 by the former National Sales Manager of 3M Window Film after retiring from 3M after 33 years.

Today’s focus is on flat glass comparisons (homes and offices) directed to the residential and commercial marketplace.

Background:

Clearly consumers and commercial interests are familiar with the 3M brand name and more than likely are also familiar with the Eastman brand given their association with Eastman Kodak

The world leader in window film sales is Eastman Chemical and their brands Vista, EnerLogic, LLumar and Huper Optik are the best selling films in the world.

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Today’s flat glass films are certified for their performance by the NFRC.

This quasi governmental agency quantifies window film performance based on objective test criteria and documented performance by independent testing laboratories for various window systems.

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The incredible superiority of the Eastman portfolio in terms of choices, light transmissions, security film alternatives and performance is nearly a 10:1 ratio.

For home and business owners this equates to better choices that match our clients requirements.

One size does not fit all.

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For example we offer silver security films for daytime security and privacy. We have light transmissions for security films in a neutral 20, 35, 50 and 40.  Our dual reflective films are available in a 28% and 38%.

3M dealers expect clients to pay for a dual application of security topped off with a second layer of silver solar film. That is totally ridiculous in 2015!

Here is a detailed comparison of shatter glazing film Eastman vs. 3M

Bronze films?  3M has no options.

One Way Vision privacy films?

3M has nothing

Low E All weather films. 3M continues to market a 35 year old film because they assume consumers won’t research alternative solutions before they contract with their 3M dealers.

3M dealers focus on lighter less energy efficient prestige films given the paucity of their basic solar and solar security film alternatives.

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Their 17 year old prestige films are only available in a light 40% transmission or lighter. Their darker 20% would not be applied to dual pane glass because of the heat absorption and thermal failure that would be experienced.

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Their unsupported nonsensical claims that their film somehow works better at angles or their french fry lamp demo using a rigged BTU meter won’t help consumers keep cooler in the summer.

Their claims sound impressive until their film is installed on glass.

Advanced Film Solutions perhaps better than any company in Florida recognizes the halo effect of 3M’s branding strategy.

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Call our experts for a feature benefit analysis fact versus hype.

Reality versus perception.

Toll free: 877-575-3456

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Head To Head Compare 3M Window Film Vs. Eastman Window Tinting

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With summer quickly approaching many Florida home and business owners are facing a very long hot expensive time to come.

Tropical Florida means unrelenting heat that enters through your clear glass windows and sliders.

Heat gain makes some rooms unlivable and drives your monthly electric bill to unbelievably high amounts.

Window Film has been documented to provide the fastest ROI of any home improvement project.

Window Film is a practical and affordable solution with a lifetime warranty against bubbling, adhesive failures or color change.

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Once a decision has been made to explore the various window film alternatives the choice might come down to a comparison between the two giants in the window film industry Eastman Chemical Vs. 3M.

No other company has the first hand basis of comparison as Advanced Film Solutions. After all we wre employed by 3M for 33 years and prior to founding Advanced Film Solutions our director was formerly the National sales Manager of 3M Window Film.

For the last thirteen years we have been Florida’s fastest growing window film company representing the Eastman portfolio and their Vista Film, Huper Optik Ceramic Film, SunTek solar and safety films and their marketing leading LLumar brands.

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Advanced Film Solutions is fully insured and we have earned the Super Service Award from Angie’s List for 8 consecutive years. Additionally we are rated A by the Better Business Bureau.

3M resells their window film through a myriad of agents and dealers including Home Depot, Window Genie, various Budget Blinds and Window Film Depot and some dealers throughout Florida.

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3M has a limited portfolio of films in solar and solar security alternatives. Their NFRC rated films are listed here: NFRC

Eastman Chemical is the world leader in window film and you’ll discover 20X the number of choices, light transmissions and aesthetics under Vista, LLumar, Southwall, Huper Optik and SunTek.

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Comparing Key leading choices Prestige 3M Vs. Huper Optik, Vista EnerLogic.

  • Both Eastman and 3M have lifetime warranty. The Eastman films Vista has a transferable lifetime warranty
  • Both corporations are listed as Most Ethical and are multi- billion dollar corporations founded more than 100 years ago.

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  • LLumar, Vista and SunTek security films are all 8 ML or greater. The thickness is what differentiates performance and life safety. 3M has only one 8 ml film that they resell from another company. Their 6 ML.  Ultra film is only available in a clear version that offers near zero solar energy savings benefits.
  • Our Eastman films are available in dual energy security 8 ML iterations in silver, neutral dual reflective and standard 35, 40, 50. In other words we match your requirements rather than the other way around.
  • Value: Typically the resellers of 3M film add margins and cost for reselling the 3M brand and using the 3M logo. This may increase the consumer awareness of the brand but adds no value for the consumer. Why else would 3M resell though window washers like Window genie or Home Depot?

Compare our selections, experience and installed cost !

Call Advanced Film Solutions today toll free at 877-575-3456

Or check out our ads in your local Coupon Magazines.

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Tampa Bay, Orlando, Bradenton-Sarasota

 

Bridge Of Light, Huper Optik Clear Window Tinting Orlando

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The Bridge:

Every single day thousands of Orlando area children pass through this bridge.

Straight ahead the wonder and excitement of the Orlando Science Center!

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Unfortunately the summer heat transformed the enclosed walkway into an oven!

That problem has been eliminated thanks to Huper Optik!

We eliminated the UV by 99.9% and more than 50% of the total solar energy without compromising the aesthetics of the structure or reducing any visibility into or out from the bridge!

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Huper Optik offers unmatched optical clarity and durability matched by their best in industry warranty!

Advanced Film Solutions is Florida’s Window Film Company.

Call our experts at 877-575-3456

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Find out why Advanced Film Solutions has earned the Super Service Award from Angie’s List for 8 straight years!

 

 

No Tampa Labor Day Home Show 2020 Window Tinting

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Advanced Film Solutions won’t be doing the Labor Day Weekend Home Show this year and we all know why!

Most of us are spending way more time inside our homes than ever before. Safety from COVID is a sad reality and while we can’t stand at our home show booth we are still getting the word out about our incredible window film solutions.

We had been doing home shows at the Fairgrounds every year since 2007 demonstrating the incomparable portfolio designed and manufactured by Eastman Chemical the world leader in window film sales and technology.

No other coating can match the annual energy savings and insulating capability of this award winning film.

Solar secure films that hold glass in their frames against impact and forced entry.

 
Huper Optik Ceramic films that meet HOA rules and deed restriction.


 

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Or call Advanced Film Solutions for a free in-home estimate:

813-949-3456

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Can’t Fight City Hall? Tint It Instead With Tampa Window Film

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The City Of Dunedin selected Advanced Film Solutions for our installation of LLumar Magnum 8 ML solar security window film for their City Hall Building.

The LLumar shatter film protects the facility from intrusion.  The thicker optically clear film delays, deters and denies entry while providing an invisible barrier against impact and intrusion.
 

They selected a lightly tinted 50% version that reduces glare and provides a modest energy saving benefit while eliminating 99.9% of the UV.

The dual benefit of energy cost reduction combined with the increased security made this a perfect choice!

Advanced Film Solutions is the leader in window film solutions in Tampa, Clearwater, St. Pete, Lakeland and Orlando and Sarasota-Bradenton.
 


We have completed 19,000 projects since we launched our company in early 2007.

Experience, wider variety of selections and unparalleled customer satisfaction is our commitment to our clients.

So you may not be able to fight City Hall; but there’s no doubt we could tint it!
 

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