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Advanced Film Solutions Tampa Bay, Orlando, Sarasota, 2024

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The installation of Vista, LLumar, Huper Optik high-performance  window film to the inside of your windows decreases energy use; improves insulation performance; lowers year-round AC loads; and shortens AC equipment run times, while reducing dependence on artificial lighting, and increasing comfort levels.

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These NFRC rated coatings can lower the monthly electric costs by 30% a month!

Window film will also provide nearly 100% UV protection, superior  safety and security, privacy, decoration, and graffiti protection.

Uncontrolled daylight coming in through windows can cause glare discomfort, warm temperatures, hot/cold spots, and HVAC systems to run excessively to try to keep up.

Since windows in your home or building face different orientations with several receiving  more light and associated heat.

Window Film serves to balance the amount of light and heat reducing hot spots and allowing your AC system to be more productive.

Low-e window film has been proven to offer significant savings on both heating and cooling costs with metered measurement and verification of cooling and heating savings.

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  • No special maintenance is required for window film and you’ll receive a lifetime warranty.
  • Window film is the most cost-effective energy-saving choice for home or building energy retrofit.
  • Advancements in window film have led to lighter nano-ceramic options that aren’t overly dark. These coatings meet all deed restrictions and HOA rules
  • Thicker security iterations provide a strong crime prevention glass hardening that will delay, deter and deny entry.

Advanced Film Solutions team of dedicated installers has earned the Super Service Award from Angie’s List for 9 straight years.

More choices, leading brands and always economically priced solutions differentiate Advanced Film Solutions.

Call today for a free estimate.

Toll free: 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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Window Tinting Gone Bad, Tampa’s Advanced Film Solutions

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Unfortunately most of the window tinting that was done in Florida in the 1970’s and 1980’s has gone bad.

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Many films were dyed polyester films that you would expect in a low cost car tinting. 

These films looked terrific for awhile but the UV inhibitors degraded and the dyes migrated to purple or created optical distortion.
Some competitive films started off hazy and after years of being blistered by the SUN they are now impossible to see through!

 

No matter what cased the problem Advanced Film Solutions can remove this junk from your windows.

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We would be happy to replace this mess with VISTA or Huper Optik Window Films that are warranted for a lifetime of enjoyment and energy savings usage.

Removing film yourself requires a ton of work and time.

You don’t want to try using toxic chemicals in your home for obvious reasons.

Call Advanced Film Solutions for a free estimate.

Toll Free 877-575-3456

That’s what we do for a living . . .

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


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Christmas Season Tampa Glazing Protection Window Film

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While you head out to visit friends and family this holiday season; taking time to catch up with these loved ones and enjoy a holiday feast….

The presents are under the tree, you’re out enjoying yourself – what a lovely scene for a thief to behold

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Christmas is the busiest time in the burglar’s calendar.

The reasons why the holiday season is such a bumper time for rich pickings are straightforward.

Properties are, quite simply, more vulnerable at this time of year.

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Burglars, thieves and an assortment of dirt bags are looking to break into your home; smashing through unprotected windows and sliders.

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Government statistics show that 30% of burglaries happen through windows.

Advanced Film Solutions recommends that home and business owners consider hardening your windows with thicker (8ML +) polyester glazing security films.

These are the exact same coatings used to protect landmark buildings, government offices and embassies around the globe.

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Tested against high impact intrusion, GSA blast parameters and UL ratings these coatings delay, deny and deter thieves from gaining access to your home!

Advanced Film Solutions, Window Film USA represents the leaders in glazing protection films:

  • LLumar and Vista Film
  • Madico and Sunscape
  • Avery-Dennison, Hanita
  • Johnson
  • Armorcoat
  • SunTek
  • Huper Optik Ceramic

Call for a free estimate and make your home safer this Christmas and throughout the entire year!

Advanced Film Solutions

Toll Free: 877-575-3456

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