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Protect Your Car’s Finish, Advanced Film Solutions Tampa Paint Protection Film

Protecting your car’s finish from rocks chips and scratches along with Love Bugs, etc. is simple with the application of
Clear Bra Paint Protection Film.

 

This thin layer coats your hood, bumpers, mirrors and lights.

Our expert installers will do a perfect job and your investment will be protected for years to come!

Keep your car looking newer longer with LLumar self-healing paint protection film.

The first scratch hurts the most. So prevent the pain and keep your car looking newer longer with one of the highest quality, most durable paint protection films in the industry.

A high-gloss, virtually invisible shield, LLumar paint protection film shields your car from the damages of everyday driving.

The ultimate defense against road rash:

  • Rocks and pebbles
  • Road debris
  • Winter salt and sand

LLumar self-healing paint protection film offers a strong defense when it comes to shielding the areas of your vehicle that are most vulnerable to damage, such as:

  • Hood
  • Bumpers
  • Door edges, handles and steps
  • Side-view mirrors
  • Rocker panels

Conveniently located at 1642 Land O’ Lakes Blvd, Lutz Florida Advanced Film Solutions can also coat your windows with LLumar or FormulaOne Window Film.

Call for an appointment at 813-949-3456

Find out why Advanced Film Solutions is Tampa Bay’s Leader in Paint Protection films.

Updated Critical Consumer Window Film Comparison: Eastman Vs. 3M Window Tinting

Today’s consumers are particularly well prepared to make their own comparisons between window film choices. They research via the internet and social networking.

They check independent resources like the NFRC.

People don’t want to be “sold” they want to be informed and educated.

This is a vast improvement and a powerful tool for our clients.

Advanced Film Solutions based in Tampa Bay with offices in Sarasota and Orlando has a somewhat unique perspective on the critical comparisons between 3M Window Film and the Eastman Window Film portfolio.

As the former 3M employee (33 years) and as the former National Sales Manager of 3M Window Film and for the last fifteen years as the founder and President of Advanced Film Solutions.

Advanced Film Solutions is thoroughly versed in all aspects of the window film business.

We appreciate that our bias is toward Eastman Films.

We are their LLumar Select National Dealer of the Year (2020) Dealer of the Year for the Southeast USA and the Dealer of the year for Eastman’s Huper Optik Films in Florida.

Nevertheless leaving that aside I’d like to assist consumers in a factual analysis of the differences and superiority of the LLumar, Vista and Huper Optik Film:

NFRC:

The NFRC rates all lab tested and independently documented applied films.  This is a completely objective fact based resource.

You will note that the Eastman film portfolio offers a quantum advantage in choices for residential and commercial clients.

From solar films in reflective, dual reflective and nano-ceramic films the Eastman suite of films dwarfs the limited 3M offering.

Non reflective choices that meet all deed restrictions like our Huper Optik ceramic films.  These patented films have no dyes and a durable hard coat. This compares to the 3M Prestige films that have dyes that will degrade through the course of time.

These choices out-perform the 3M films in glare rejection, heat rejection and optical clarity.

Eastman LLumar and Vista solar and clear security films are available in dozens of shade choices and thickness.  These LLumar and Vista Films meet the objective Federal GSA testing requirements and UL Testing that meet and exceed.

There is no 3M Safety Security film that out-performs the Eastman choices in terms of life safety. This is a fact.

We understand that consumers may be more familiar with the 3M Brand name compared to Eastman. We fully acknowledge that perception.

The fact that Eastman Chemical is easily the world leader in window film sales and market share may not be as well know.

Advanced Film Solutions encourages these comparisons.

Get The Facts

Call 877-575-3546

 

Tampa Bay Museum Quality Window Film, Advanced Film Solutions

When a  St. Petersburg museum  considered the damage unfiltered sunlight, heat and UV would do to their exhibits they wisely researched all window film solutions.

There are scores of window film installation companies in the Tampa, St. Pete Clearwater region but after doing their due diligence they chose Advanced Film Solutions.

Our team of installers completed the project in 2.5 days.

We applied Eastman Chemical’s LLumar Select Ceramic Coatings that factor out 99.9% of the harmful UV ray without taking away their views or light.

We installed a darker LLumar coating in the central lobby area so that visitors and employees would have maximum glare and comfort improvement.

Advanced Film Solutions has completed more than 13,000 commercial and residential projects since we launched our company in 2007.

Our clients receive the very best installations and our ceramic coatings easily out-performed our local 3M competition’s prestige film.

Why suffer with UV and heat damage?

Protect your home or offices with Advanced Film Solutions

Toll Free: 877-575-3456

Tampa, St. Pete, Bradenton, Orlando, Sarasota

Stop Glare & Heat Tampa St. Pete Advanced Film Solutions Window Tinting

Keeping glare and heat from baking your condo is critical here in the Pinellas County area.

The bright sunshine makes watching TV impossible and the heat makes your monthly Duke Energy bill go through the roof.

That’s why condo owners throughout Tampa Bay choose Advanced Film Solutions; Tampa’s leading residential and commercial window film installation company.

We preform pristine installs with our unmatched portfolio of today’s leading window tinting films.

The outstanding Eastman LLumar SelectPro as well as the HOA approved Huper Optik ceramic coatings.

Get free estimates by calling Advanced Film Solutions toll free at

877-575-3456

These films stop as much as 95% of the glare and 85% of the heat from going through your windows and sliders.

Thicker versions will add security to your unit and we also offer frosted privacy films.

Check us out and compare!

Advanced Film Solutions

Tampa, Clearwater, Sarasota, Orlando

877-575-3456

Window Tinting Comparison Eastman Vs. 3M Window Film

Perception Vs. Reality.

Many consumers are familiar with the 3M Brand.

Small wonder because 3M makes thousands of products that consumers use every day; from Post-It Notes to Scotch Tape.

Home and business owners may be less familiar with Eastman Chemicals although they certainly know Eastman Kodak.

Eastman Chemicals separated from Eastman Kodak more than 25 years ago.

Eastman Chemicals is the world leader in window film technology, manufacturing and sales.

Advanced Film Solutions provides superior installations of Eastman window film sold under the LLumar, Vista, Huper Optik, and SunTek trademarks.

Flat Glass- residential and Commercial window film:

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Eastman Chemicals has a broad array of light transmissions and films of varied aesthetics.

Reflective films, dual reflective films and non reflective coatings in a wide range.

All of the residential and commercial choices have been NFRC certified for veracity in anticipated performance.

The 3M portfolio is extremely limited in terms of light transmissions and appearance.

For example our LLumar dual reflectives which out-perform the 3M Night Vision series is available in darker and lighter versions. The Vista films are also dual reflective and are also available in more choices of light filtering.

In terms of security film there is simply no comparison.

Our LLumar and Vista films are available in stronger 8 ML versions in dozens of light transmissions compared to 3M’s thinner limited security films.

Our Eastman Huper Optik series has several critical advantages over the 3M Prestige series.

Huper Optik has no dyes in the composition of the film. This ensures durability and color stability. The 3M Prestige films employ dyes and these light filtering chemicals can be scratched off of the film quite easily.

The adhesive superiority of Huper Optik’s clarity easily out performs the 3M Prestige film.

Our Huper Optik films are available in darker versions (20%-30%) where glare rejection and maximum heat rejection is crucial. Our Huper Drei is the best heat rejecting 35% film in the industry and easily out-performs the 3M Prestige 40.

Compare 3M Vs. Eastman by calling Advanced Film Solutions toll free at 877-575-3456

Glazing Protection Window Film Safer Tampa Schools

Protecting our children has become a critical requirement thanks to several unfortunate and tragic events.

Advanced Film Solutions, Tampa’s premier window film installation company as performed thousands of installations but none more important than the strengthening of windows at local schools, daycare centers and child care facilities.

Our team installs thicker 8 ML clear and solar security films manufactured by the leading manufacturers in the world.

LLumar, Vista Films by Eastman as well as Madico and Armorcoat coatings. The Israeli made Hanita films are designed to withstand maximum impact from intrusion or explosions.


We use the same expertise as demonstrated when we completed Sarasota International Airport earlier this year.

We highly recommend the optional wet glazing system that creates a system between the glass, film and frames.

This additional safety mechanism ensures the integrity of the glass being held in the frames during a forced entry.

You might also consider selections that lower energy usage and provide privacy along with the life safety benefits of the clear versions.

For a free estimate contact Advanced Film Solutions

Toll Free: 877-575-3456

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Protective Glazing Window Film Ship Safe, Advanced Film Solutions

Advanced Film Solutions provided protective glazing security window film for a tanker ship.

The ship was docked for resupply and their primary concern was the protection of their crew against pirates at sea.

The bridge deck windows were protected with LLumar Clear Shatter Control window film.

The application was further hardened with a wet seal attachment system that creates a system between the glass, frames and the LLumar Film.

This application will maintain the integrity of the window envelope. If Somali pirates shoot at the bridge windows the glass will remain in the frames. This is similar to the objectives of retail store asset protection and school safety requirements.

Many of our local government building have contracted with Advanced Film Solutions to protect their people and property.

The optical clarity and documented performance combined with the installation capabilities of our techs made this smooth sailing!

Our team protected a sister ship last year docked in Taiwan!

If you are looking for secure protection from flying glass and impact intrusion call Advanced Film Solutions for a free estimate.

Toll Free: 877-575-3456

ADVANCED FILM SOLUTIONS

TAMPA, SARASOTA, ORLANDO AND PORTS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD!

 

How Tampa Keeps Cool With Advanced Film Solutions Window Film

Tampa businesses have to deal with unrelenting sunlight, glare and heat throughout the day.

Clients, patients and employees squinting while they work or wait is not conducive to repeat business or job satisfaction.

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

Our team of highly skilled professional installers combined with the best heat and glare blocking coatings make those problems go away!

Durable window film stops up to 95% of the glare from entering your offices and as much as 85% of the heat.

Stopping nearly 100% of the UV protects furnishings and carpets from fading!

Our solar and solar security films are transparent coatings that let’s you maintain your view without baking your rooms and offices.

Get the best for less with Advanced Film Solutions.

Toll Free: 877-575-3456

Staying Home? Tampa Bay Homeowners Discover Window Film Benefits

We are in “unusual”, “difficult”,  times or whatever adjective you’d prefer to use.

The bottom line is most of us are stuck in our homes or condo’s doing our part to lower the curve or just protect ourselves from this Covid virus.

Advanced Film Solutions is Florida’s largest residential and commercial window film installation company. We install solar and solar safety security window films that:

  • Reduce monthly cooling costs and lower your electric bill by 30% a month. We accomplish this result by factoring out 80% of the heat from entering your home. Your AC is more productive since it’s not working as long or hard to keep your family comfortable.

  • Our coatings stop 99.9% of the UV from coming through your windows or sliders. This protects your floors, carpets and interiors from fading.

  • We offer thicker shatter control films that not only perform the above outcomes but also hold glass in place against forced entry, flying debris or an accidental golf ball flying through your window.

  • Our films stop glare from annoying your family when they watch daytime TV or Netflix. You choose the level of filtering you prefer.

  • Our films are durable and backed with a lifetime warranty. No bubbles, peeling or color change. These films are crystal clear and transparent.

Making your home more comfortable and energy efficient makes sense more than ever.

Get a free quote by calling 877-575-3456 (Toll Free)

Advanced Film Solutions team covers the entire Tampa Bay, Orlando and Sarasota region.

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Advanced Film Solutions, Tampa, Top 15 Window Film Dealers, USA

Advanced Film Solutions was included on the Top 15 Dealers USA List per Window Film Magazine for the last three years. (2018-2020)

We have been a top dealer for the last several years and one of the fastest growing window film companies in the USA.

 

Our results are certainly a team effort and we thank our brilliant installers and sales team.

How did we accomplish this achievement?

Our objective is to meet our client’s expectations. We install the best possible solutions from a broad array of suppliers. Our experience for decades has taught us a few things about which films do the best job given the heat here in Florida.

Our installers have more experience than any competitor.

Our dedication and responsiveness contribute to our success and our thousands of delighted clients provide the recommendations we are proud to have acquired.

Advanced Film Solutions

Tampa, Sarasota, Orlando

877-575-3456