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

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 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.

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  • 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

 

Orlando Home Show Window Tinting Specials Extended

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Our sales team set new records for generating leads at this weekend’s Orlando Home Show.

There were thousands in attendance and window film is a frequently overlooked home improvement that really pays dividends.

Most homeowners seem somewhat confused by new window agents who charge incredible amounts to replace home windows.

Our window film extends the energy efficiency of glass to incredible levels.

Coatings that stop up to 85% of the heat from entering your current windows.

Low E films that transform single pane glass into dual pane performance.

This isn’t some trick or gimmick.

All of our window films are NFRC rated.

This takes guesswork out of the buying decision. You won’t find our consultants tricking you with hot french fry lamps and false promises about working better at angles!

Advanced Film Solutions  meets rebate requirements and offers a lifetime warranty.

World leading choices by Eastman Chemicals like Huper Optik, LLumar and Vista.

This is a perfect time to upgrade the energy efficiency of your EXISTING WINDOWS.

While there are dozens of window companies in every aisle trying to get you to replace your windows at a high cost Advanced Film Solutions has a better, far more economically prudent alternative:

 


Our Interior Designer recommended films eliminate virtually all of the UV rays that can fade and damage your valuable interior furnishings. Wood floors, paintings, carpets and furniture are protected.

These films offer all year energy cost savings by blocking heat in the summer and keeping heat in during our brief winters! 

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Huper Optik and Vista solar control films deliver superior optical clarity while blocking glare and heat.

Our thicker versions provide glass re-enforcement protecting your home against burglary.

Advanced Film Solutions is committed to being the Orlando regions best window film installation company.

Dare to compare our unique portfolio against our 3M-Home Depot competition!

You’ll be amazed at our superior performance and your bottom line will make you that much happier!


877-575-3456
 
 

 

 

Fall Home Show Orlando Amazing Window Film Solutions

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

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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!

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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

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Heat Lamp Trick Window Tinting Illusion Vs. NFRC Fact

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Every so often we are forced into providing a factual comparison against window tinting dealers who do the old French fry lamp heat trick; with or without a BTU meter.

Several clients have asked me where I am hiding my heat lamp demo kit?

The scam purportedly demonstrates the perception of effectiveness for a very light window film that employs IR reducing technology.

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The “Mark” (You!) are supposed to exit this demo completely convinced that this miracle film (nearly clear as Saran Wrap) can block as much heat as a dark metallic or non metallic film.

How they do the trick:
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The IR lamp (think French fry lamp at the local McDonalds) is blasting out an intense amount of IR heat.

The lamp appears glowing red because it is providing an intense amount of IR heat typically invisible yet responsible for nearly 50% of what we feel as heat.

Let’s say a film can block more than 95% of the entire IR wavelength (no film does that but let’s say they did) than this super film would factor out 95% of 50% of what we feel as heat. Assuming that the film being promoted is very light (blocks 20-30% of the visible light) you have a net result of 30% of the 48% visible light. The end result in the real world is a film that blocks a total of approximately 59-60%

But that heat lamp is a whole lot hotter than 90 degrees isn’t it?
 

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Can you see where this is going?


If you are really doing the trick well you’ll add another touch to get the sucker entirely in the bag.

Show a demo comparison box between a clear glass, a dark reflective film on glass or a limo type dark film on glass.

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Have the “Mark” feel the heat difference between these various film alternatives without mentioning the visible light portion (real world!)

You can close the deal by showing a BTU meter that only measures “heat” rejection in the same near IR wavelengths these films work best. This will give the illusion of a clear film somehow blocking more heat than a limo tint or a dark reflective film that really blocks 85% of the heat that we experience on Earth!

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Advanced Film Solutions prefers to deal with factual real world data.

The NFRC rates the various window films we promote after reviewing quantitative, documented performance characteristics of film coatings on various window
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No nonsense. No tricks. Just facts.
 

Call Advanced Film Solutions toll free 877-575-3456

No Scam Zone!

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

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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)

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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.

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