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Advanced Film Solutions, Window Film USA Comparison Shopping

Many of you are reading our Blog for the first time. 
 
(I know that because GOOGLE Analytics tells me so.)

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If you are considering a window tinting or window film solution; you are exactly where you should be!

 

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We design and execute the installation of outstanding window film solutions  throughout Florida via  Advanced Film Solutions and across the entire USA with Window Film USA.

We are unique.
 

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WE OFFER ALL OF THE LEADING WINDOW FILM BRANDS ..
OTHER THAN 3M


Now, selling window film solutions against 3M or their Home Depot 3M agents isn’t the unique part (there are thousands of window film dealers that offer competitive brands, and candidly a huge growing percentage of 3M Window Film dealers offer alternative brands as well.  

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We are unique because we spent a good deal of time with 3M (33 years!) and we know what there is to know about 3M Window Film.

After all I was once upon a time the National Sales Manager of 3M Window Film.  A salient point that is chock full of irony. Unlike many of our competitors we clearly and objectively identify the brands of film we propose, and perhaps more importantly, we understand and explain the nuances between  these superior solutions to the novice consumer.

 VISTA Film

LLumar

Armorcoat

 

Solar Gard

Madico

Huper Optik

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Hanita

 

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We don’t just theoretically understand how these films perform or compare to each other; we know based on real world every day field installations and direct consumer feedback.

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We know which films are NFRC rated and quantified.

If you have received a quote from a window film installation company and you are concerned about some aspect of their proposal. . .

Call me at 877-575-3456

We might affirm your choice and validate the performance you should anticipate.

On the other hand. . .

Why Not Call Us Today. .

Talk to an expert.


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877-575-3456

Advanced Film Solutions Vs. 3M Window Film Tampa, Orlando, Sarasota

Fall season in the Tampa or Orlando area is simply the most fun Advanced Film Solutions can have.

You see; we have the unique opportunity to take on our local 3M Window Film competition head to head, mano a mano. . .

That’s the direct challenge we founded this company upon.

Every aspect of Advanced Film Solutions , the superior films we offer, the unmatched warranties and optical clarity, the superior level of tests our films have passed and our installation capabilities are all critically designed winning advantages. 

It certainly doesn’t hurt our cause that we know more about their films than the folks who represent them in these markets.

Let’s review the balance sheet.
 

Consumers have heard of 3M.  They have been around more than 100 years. They make lots of innovative products and they have earned their place in the consumer’s mind share.

If their window film was an industry leading product. 

If their films were superior in performance, durability or unique in some fashion that had applicability in your home, they would be a worthy adversary.

They are not.


Our hurdle is to demonstrate to our clients that  our VISTA and Huper Optik films are
factually superior.

 

That these facts are documented with NFRC ratings and independent testing.

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That our choices are deeper and wider and that our estimates are exact and based on realistic cost parameters. 

That we are offering fact over perception, reality over overpriced hype.

 
Here’s a short list of our advantages :
 


  • Our Vista films offer dual reflective films in more light transmissions including 14, 18, 28, 38 and 40%
  • Our LLumar dual reflective films in a 7, 15, 25, 35, 45
  • Our ceramic film is patented. It’s a dual layer while theirs is a re-boxed single layer.
    Their ceramic is only available in a maximum 5 ft width and has a greater exterior and interior reflectivity with less heat rejection.
  • Our Vista security films have passed the ASTM medium large missile test and small missile on residential applications.  Their tear resistant films (with the exception of a 6 ML clear films) can not pass these independent levels of performance.
  • Our Vista residential warranty is transferable-theirs is not.
  • Optical clarity? See for yourself but we’d be happy to do a side by side mock-up.1457705_667075529992588_888455922_n
  • Our films can be cleaned with Windex. That canard by our local competition hasn’t been true since the 1970’s and for God sakes I would know since I was at 3M in the 1970’s.  There is absolutely no advantage in the 3M hard coat versus our films. NONE. In fact we would love to show you the hard coat on their prestige films. .really.
  • All films work better at an angle . Not just theirs, and no- -they did not invent a unique test to prove the obvious.  On that note, their prestige film does not block 97% of the entire infrared spectrum. Read their small print.

So our challenge when we meet with our prospective clients, is to determine their needs and identify exactly why Advanced Film Solutions has the better value for our clients.

Call it busting myths!
 


The result:

We win.
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Call Advanced Film Solutions
Toll Free 877-575-3456

Go ahead; call them first.

Then call us!

 

Orlando Window Film Comparisons, Advanced Film Solutions

The Orlando area has its share of window film choices; but no other company can match up against Advanced Film Solutions!

The 3M folks sell their films in Home Depot Kiosks and via local AC companies and and array of window genie dealers.

These are the window film comparisons that are easiest to compare and deliver a superior Advanced Film Solutions alternatives.

Advanced Film Solutions has developed the most extensive portfolio of the window film industry’s best performing films.

All NFRC certified for objective results that have been lab tested and independently verified.

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You won’t find our consultants doing gimmick BTU demos using phonied up IR French Fry lamps creating the illusion of performance; rather we deal is exact results.

collThat’s why we win when comparing their prestige film launched in 2005 with today’s 2020,  best energy blocking coatings:

 
  • LLumar SelectPro window film
  • Vista Solar and Solar Security Films
  • Huper Optik Ceramic Films
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  • LLumar Brand Coatings
  • Madico and Sunscape Window Film
  • Hanita

Always free estimates and the very best installations in the Orlando area as evidenced by the fact that we have earned the Super Service Award from Angie’s List for 8 straight years.

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From Windermere to St. Cloud and from Apopka and Clermont to Sanford and Oveido the best choice is Advanced Film Solutions.

Call toll free 877-575-3456

Locally 407-843-9350

Advanced Film Solutions Vs. Home Depot 3M Window Film

Advanced Film Solutions is Florida’s leading window film installation company.

We provide superb installations focusing our efforts in Tampa, Orlando, Lakeland and Sarasota-Bradenton. 

We have completed thousands of installations since leaving 3M (after 33 years) back in 2007.

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Advanced Film Solutions is A Plus rated with the Better Business Bureau and we have earned the Super Service Award from Angie’s List for the last 8 consecutive years!

3M and their agents have a furnish and install window film program at Home Depot stores throughout the state.

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If you have received one of their estimates and are doing research on superior alternatives in terms of window film performance and cost; you have come to the right place!

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Performance comparisons between 3M prestige and Advanced Film Solutions.


Heat rejection:

The 3M prestige films are non-reflective which is great for a deed restricted home or for any consumer who prefers a non metal appearance for their glass.

 
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Of course our Huper Optik is also non reflective and meet all deed restrictions.

Advanced Film Solutions represents the Huper Optik Films. 

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  • These patented German engineered films are available in darker light transmissions (all non-reflective and non interfering)
  • Our Huper Optik 40, 50 and 70% are more than equal to prestige.  Huper Optik 30 stops more glare, heat and provides more protection against fade than Prestige!
  • Our 20% Ceramic Films and our 35% Drei Films meet the TECO rebate requirements. No prestige film can meet this standard.

Certainly you’d think that a Tampa consumer would want a $2.00 sq ft rebate for all east and west facing glass?

Huper Optik Films are NFRC certified as are the 3M prestige films.

This fact is critically important because that demo  previously mentioned utilizes a heat lamp that transmits a narrow wavelength of IR and a meter that reads this wavelength gives an illusion that their film blocks more heat than darker reflective films.

It’s a trick, Gimmick or you might say deceptive!

In actuality the documented solar heat gain rejection of the 3M prestige films is nowhere as impressive as that demo suggests.

Consumers have to be vigilant when conducting these comparisons which is the main reason we promote the NFRC ratings.

IWFA – IR Ratings of Window Film

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Additionally all window films perform better when the Sun is at an angle to the glass. Any suggestion that 3M has some advantage in this respect is equally false.

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Advanced Film Solutions portfolio of superior solutions doesn’t end there.

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  • We never charge for estimates and we have no minimum charges.
  • Our films have absolutely no dyes. Their film?
  • Our films are durable and can stand up to daily use. Our scratch resistant coatings compare more than favorably to the 3M Prestige films. 

Call Advanced Film Solutions.
Toll Free 877-575-3456

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Clarifying & Comparing Window Film Solutions: Eastman Vs. 3M Tampa Bay, Orlando, Sarasota

Advanced Film Solutions has become the largest volume commercial and residential window film installation company in the Tampa Bay, Sarasota and Orlando area.

We have developed the largest portfolio of window film coatings so we can match our clients requirements with the perfect film.

Our team of experts has more experience in window film technology and precision installations than any other local contractor. This level of supreme customer service has earned us the Super Service Award from Angie’s List for 8 consecutive years and an A Plus rating with the Better Business Bureau.

We understand that most of our potential clients know very little about window film. They may have a perception of which films are the “best.”

Advanced Film Solutions is unique.

We worked directly at 3M for 33 years. Our founder was the National Sales Manager of 3M Window Film.

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Since leaving 3M in 2007 our dealership has represented the best window film brands by performance and documented NFRC characteristics.

Our preferred manufacturers actually make the films we install. This is not the case for our 3M competition.

Our family owned business does not resell through Home Depot, Window Genie, window film depots or an assortment of AC companies and agents.

Eastman Chemical is the world’s largest manufacturer of window film. Their Vista, EnerLogic, Huper Optik, LLumar and SunTek films comprise the Lion’s Share of the window film industry.

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Saint Gobain is the manufacturer of SolarGard and Armorcoat.

Madico is the manufacturer for their Sunscape line and security films.

Hanita is the Israeli company that manufactures Solar and Safety Zone films. their exterior coatings are the industry trend setter.

Many of these brand names are probably not top of mind for the average consumer albeit Eastman Chemicals was founded by George Eastman of Eastman Kodak renown.

When our 3M window film agent competitors make claims about “their films, their history, their adhesives and their technology and innovation” are these claims truly valid when they don’t make a stitch of the film in their 3M labeled box?

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Car tinting films like FX, FX ST and Black Chrome?

Affinity solar or solar security?

Exterior films and anti graffiti?

8ML and Thicker clear security film?

“Their 3M Ceramic Film?”

So we invite you to call Home Depot 3M or any of their agents.

Check out “their Low e Film, their bronze and silver films, their blackout and white out films, their silver security film, etc.”

Then call us toll 877-575-3456

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ADVANCED FILM SOLUTIONS

OFFICES TAMPA, ORLANDO, SARASOTA

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