Tag Archives: Burglary window film

Compare Huper Optik Vs. 3M Prestige Window Film Tampa Bay, Orlando & Sarasota

Leave a reply

 Advanced Film Solutions is Tampa and Orlando’s preferred Huper Optik and Vista solar and solar security film installation company.

We have completed more than 18,000 installations since 2007 and nothing makes us happier than winning in a direct side-by-side comparison to 3M Prestige Film.

Let’s just say that when a prospective client does their research and gathers facts over baloney; we win the day.

Today’s installation is a case in point.


Our client wanted a superior heat rejecting film that would meet a very strict deed requirement forbidding the use of reflective films.

Many homeowners face this deed restriction in gated communities throughout the state of Florida.

Performance was also a requirement. No cheap dyed films would do for this discerning client.

The direct comparison came down to 3M Prestige Film versus our Huper Optik Ceramic Films.

 
 
 
  • Our Huper Optik Ceramic Films are available in darker light transmissions 

  • Huper Optik has a durable scratch coating and easily observed superior optical clarity. Side by side comparisons will always win the day for Huper Optik!
  • Huper Optik is dye free.
  • Huper Optik presents a natural light rather than a blue light shift easily seen in the 3M prestige films.
  • Huper Optik is less reflective than glass and easily meets all deed restrictions.
  • We dealt with NFRC factual heat rejecting specifications.

IMG_20150506_114136401_HDR

  • We explained the 3M bogus BTU charade and foolish on angle performance nonsense!

  • We were probably at a better price but frankly we never asked!

Call Advanced Film Solutions today for a free estimate.

The better choice and easily the smarter choice!

Toll Free: 877-575-3456

 

Energy Awareness Month, Tampa, Orlando Window Tinting Taking Action

Leave a reply

October is Energy Awareness Month and if that is news to you, that’s probably because of all the other news (noise) that hits consumers every day.

energy

 

Keeping your home cool in the summer months and warm during the winter requires increased demand on air conditioning and heating systems that equate to higher electric costs.

 

Window Film factors out heat gain and Low E film like our innovative EnerLogic Film works in the winter as well by insulating your home’s windows.

No one wants to spend money in these tough economic times, particularly if the end results don’t provide a fast bottom line return on your investment.

EnerLogic does just that by rewarding you with the fastest ROI of any home improvement you can undertake.

390686_326676087365869_1725031235_n

As we approach the cold season; now is the perfect time to think about energy improvement ideas. Our NFRC certified EnerLogic Films meet Federal tax credit requirements in all Department of Energy zones.

 

You may also qualify for local utility window film rebates.

Lifetime warranted EnerLogic is the smartest decision you can make for years of comfort and cost savings.

Get your free estimate by calling Advanced Film Solutions or Window Film USA toll free 877-575-3456

 

parents

 

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

Leave a reply

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

faded

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.

bbb

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.

img_home_7

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.

NFRC Eastman CP, Southwall

NFRC 3M

 

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.

ev

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.

5022_660064447360363_431581930_n

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.

PicMonkey Collage

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.

1240279_589909987732359_1848745020_n

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

Reality versus perception.

Toll free: 877-575-3456

ADVANCED FILM SOLUTIONS

7kUt__7C

 

Fall Home Show Orlando Amazing Window Film Solutions

Leave a reply

Orlando area homeowners are tired of paying huge electric bills and sweltering in their own living rooms.

amazed
This has been a long hot summer and given our 90 degree plus days there seems to be no end in sight!

That’s the perfect time to check out Advanced Film Solutions at the Orange County Convention Center 9/11 through 9/13, 2015

Our team will be exhibiting the best of the best in window film manufactured by Eastman Chemical the world leader in window film technology.

Huper Optik our prestige solar control film that meets all HOA rules and deed restrictions.

Vista solar and solar security films designed for maximum clarity and performance.

 

LLumar Safety Security Films designed to protect your home from flying glass, burglary and vandalism.

Our team just completed a security film installation at the City of Oveido and Altaonte Springs where they are now experiencing cooler, glare and UV free environment and the same level of protection that Federal facilities enjoy!

20150505_153904

Visit our booth and compare our technological superiority over our 3M competition.

Call Advanced Film Solutions toll free for a free estimate!

877-575-3456

edisontint

 

Window Film Project Autopsy – Changing Florida 3M Specifications For The Better

Leave a reply

Changing The Specification to deliver true performance driven results.

Advanced Film Solutions recently competed against the 3M window film agents in the Orlando area to earn a high profile project at a local city hall annex.

The City of Altamonte Springs selected our Vista Dual Reflective Solar Security film over the thinner 3M NV weaker security film.

The client required removal of defective film that had been installed on the exterior of the windows.

They wanted this replaced with a dual functionality and dual benefit solar security window film.

The requirement initially was the 3M S25 NV film (which interestingly was my brainchild when I was the National Sales Manager at 3M back in 2000)

Altamonte Springs 031

Changing the specification; or rather meeting and exceeding the performance characteristics, was our objective and we were fortunately able to accomplish that goal.

How we did it:

  • Our Vista 28 Luminance 8 ML is thicker and stronger than the 3M thinner 5 ML film. This is easily documented thanks to the ASTM 1886 testing for impact and wind load. The Vista 8 ML met the criteria while the 3M thin film did not.
    Suitable for a broad range of applications, Vista offers security 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

  • Both films easily meet the less stringent ASTM 1996 small missile testing which coincidentally can be applied to condo’s above the first floor. While every single window film manufacturer with an 8 ML film has met that standard; only 3M brags about this level of protection by having cynically acquired a Dade County product code .One can argue about the merits of bragging about buying a code compliance when Madico, LLumar, Vista, Armorcoat, have all met the exact same standard since 1998!
  • In terms of heat rejection, UV filtering and dual reflective capabilities the Vista Film easily exceeds requirements.

Advanced Film Solutions was awarded the project and we will do the very best job to meeting every expectation.

877-575-3456