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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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Tampa 2024, Compares Window Film Retrofit Vs. Buying New Windows

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Many Florida homeowners suffer through long hot summers with clear single pane glass windows and sliders.

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Heat streams in unabated and UV damages furnishings and wood floors.

Glare creates impossible to watch TV screens and computers and electric bills are higher than ever before.

If you aren’t familiar with today’s solar control window film coatings you might be persuaded by some window replacement company to invest in a complete replacement.

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No window replacement company will detail the following FACTS:

  1. The payback for IG insulated Glass units or Low E windows may take 25 years.
  2. Many of the replacement windows do nothing to filter out harmful UV rays.
  3. The very best IG units typically stop slightly more than 50% of the heat.
  4. Unless you have significant air leaks the physical properties of your window frames did not require replacement.
  5. IG units are typically clear glass so you’ll still suffer with glare and eye strain.

There may be a better way to solve your window problems.

Advanced Film Solutions Window Film

  1. All coatings are NFRC certified so the guess-work is removed when it comes to performance.
  2. Our coatings filter 99.9% of the UV
  3. Our coatings come with a lifetime warranty.
  4. Your ROI will be less than 2 years because window films cost roughly 1/10 that of replacing your windows!

Call for a free estimate and do your own comparisons!

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Toll free: 877-575-3456

Tampa Bay, Orlando Window Film Excellence, Most Effective Solutions

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Tampa Bay home and business owners have many choices when it comes to window film installation companies.

There seems to be a tint shop on nearly every corner!

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What differentiates Advanced Film Solutions from the rest?

Advanced Film installs NFRC rated coatings.  This takes the guesswork out of the equation. The films we represent have all been independently tested and the results certified by this agency.

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Lifetime warranty: Our coatings are built to last. These durable films have a lifetime warranty against failure.  Our Vista and LLumar coatings have a one time transferable warranty.

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Fully insured: Advanced Film Solutions is fully insured and our employees are covered by Workers Comp.

We accept all major credit cards and we are rated A Plus by the Better Business Bureau.

Angie’s List customers have rewarded our team with the Super Service Award for 9  years.

Experience: With 33 years at 3M and the most recent 17 years as Advanced Film Solutions our Tampa Bay, Orlando and Sarasota team has more experience than the competition.

Choices; We represent the leading window film brands including:

  • Vista Film
  • LLumar Brand
  • Huper Optik
  • Madico
  • Sunscape
  • Solar Gard
  • Armorcoat
  • SunTek
  • Hanita Avery-Dennison
  • Johnson

These choices match your lifestyle. Non reflective ceramic and spectrally selective films ideal for gated communities and condo’s.

Standard metal dual reflective coatings where privacy and performance are critical.

Silver and neutral metallic films for economically priced solutions.

The incredible all season Low E films that insulate your home or office throughout the year.

Call today for a free estimate toll free at 877-575-3456

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Shatter Sun Control Window Film Tampa Gets Christmas Ready

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Safety and security experts recommend the application of thicker (8ML+) shatter resistant window film for perimeter protection on retail stores, offices, government and financial buildings and most recently school facilities.

These films provide protection from forced entry, smash and grab crime, vandalism and blast events.

You might be surprised to discover that you can protect your home, business, religious center or non-profit with the exact same films that protect the US Capitol (Armorcoat) US Embassies (Madico) and high profile landmark buildings across the nation (LLumar.)

These films meet the GSA Level 3A and DoD requirements and the following independent testing criteria:

For example the world leading LLumar & Vista dual reflective 28/38 (Eastman Chemical) offers safety films meeting numerous certifications and test standards in the United States, Europe and around the world, including:

  • ANSI Z97.1 and CPSC 16 CFR 1201 Cat I and II
  • General Services Administration (GSA) and United Facilities Criteria (UFC)
  • ASTM Large Missile Level C and Small Missile requirements
  • Underwriters Laboratory UL972 Forced Entry requirements
  • Factory Mutual FM Approvals 4350 Small Missile
  • EN356, level P2A

Advanced Film Solutions provides more choices that match your specific requirements.

Solutions that provide the protection, privacy and safety along with energy cost savings, glare and UV rejection.

Levels of security protection and light transmissions including a full range of choices from silver, neutral, dual reflective, ceramic and clear.

Call today for a free estimate.

Toll free: 877-575-3456

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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!