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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.

Window Film Consumer Comparisons For Tampa, Clearwater, St. Petersburg Homes

You’ve decided that window film will solve your rising electric costs, provide UV protection against fade and lower the glare.

It’s hot. Tampa homeowners face that reality from now until October!

You may be looking for improved home security that thicker window film provides the question remains: which window film will provide the best value offer the best performance and have the best clarity?

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

Our technicians have the most experience and we have earned the Super Service Award from Angie’s List for nine years and an A Plus rating with the Better Business Bureau.

We have more choices and carry the leading brands in window film including Eastman Chemical’s Vista, LLumar and Huper Optik series.

We also represent SunTek, Madico, Sunscape, Hanita, Johnson and Solar Gard.

Our solutions portfolio was specifically designed to compete and win against 3M Window Film in every product category.

This was our intention after having been at 3M window film and understanding the competitive comparisons that our clients required.

Solar filtering window film:

Advanced Film Solutions window films are all NFRC certified. This independent agency measures and documents the performance attributes of window film.

Documented performance takes the guess work out of your window film decision making. It also promotes fact over illusion or tested performance over hyperbole.

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Choices: Advanced Film Solutions has an impressive overwhelming advantage in individual window film choices in light transmissions and physical appearance.

Our dual reflective coatings are available in dozens of choices beyond what 3M offers.

Security film: Thicker versions in 8 ML are available in dozens of choices beyond the very limited number of 3M films.

The thicker Advanced Films are the standard for security and have met the strict GSA requirements and are also available in lighter and darker choices than 3M including IR heat blocking versions.

Get a free estimate by calling toll free: 877-575-3456

Advanced Film Solutions

Tampa, Orlando, Sarasota

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

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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

Tampa’s Coolest Stores & Restaurants Select LLumar Advanced Film Solutions

Tampa Bay gets hot.

Very hot.

Dining out should be an enjoyable experience but unfortunately many diners are made to suffer with tables close to the windows.

The unrelenting heat and glare can ruin that special day out!

Restaurant owners throughout the Tampa Bay area select Advanced Film Solutions to solve this exact situation.

We solve the heat with cooling window film that immediately filters out up to 85% of that heat and glare.

Diners are cooler and comfortable and folks can concentrate on that dining experience.

Advanced Film Solutions has the widest and deepest portfolio of film coatings that transform your clear glass windows into energy efficient glass.

Our choices include Eastman Chemicals LLumar SelectPro Vista and Huper Optik ceramic films.

You select how dark or light you want your dining area to be.

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

Advanced Film Solutions

Tampa Bay, Sarasota, Orlando

Tampa Solar Safety Glazing Protection Window Film

Thicker safety films have been protecting government buildings, schools, airports and military installations throughout the world for decades.

These 8 ML thick or greater mylar coatings are effective against impact from blasts as they maintain the integrity of the window opening holding glass in place and reducing injuries from glass fragmentation.

Window film manufacturers have developed a full range of shatter films that have an additional solar filtering layer that provides energy cost savings, privacy from the street view and glare rejection of up to 80%.

Home and business owners can now select from the large portfolio of shatter film solar safety films to upgrade their security for their home, store or facility while lowering cooling costs that will provide a superior return on investment.

Advanced Film Solutions offers our clients more choices than any other window film installation company and our experience in providing superior installations is unmatched.

These films have been independently tested and quantified to meet the most stringent federal guidelines and impact standards.

Given our tropical climate and burglary rates these solar safety combination films makes sense!

Call our offices at 877-575-3456 for a free estimate.

Advanced Film Solutions

Tampa, Orlando, Sarasota

Tampa, Orlando, Sarasota Solar Safety Window Film Benefits

Imagine a window coating that stops UV, heat and glare while simultaneously hardening your home’s windows and sliders?

Advanced Film Solutions team of installation experts can take your single pane glass and strengthen them against impact and burglary.

These thicker coatings are the very same films used by the Federal Government to protect military personnel and GSA facilities throughout the country.

Advanced Film Solutions has done our share of government security installations including numerous county and city municipalities throughout the region as well as child care centers and the Sarasota International Airport.

Homeowners can choose from a wide selection of combination solar protection films manufactured by global leaders like Eastman Chemical’s Vista and LLumar Film, Saint-Gobain, Madico, Avery-Dennison and Johnson.

These coatings provide the same solar control and UV benefits along with security protection against intrusion.

Free estimates are available by calling toll free,

877-575-3456Advanced Film Solutions

Tampa, Orlando, Sarasota

Preserve Your View, Lose The Heat. Advanced Film Solutions Window Tinting

Homeowners doing online research will discover that there are solar control coatings that block heat while maintaining the appearance of your windows and sliders.

These non-reflective films meet deed restrictions and Home Owner Association rules that prohibit reflective films.

The challenge for window film manufacturers was to develop a coating that filters out large quantities of heat while keeping the amount of light transmission high.

Reflective films certainly filter out heat, light UV and glare but again they create challenges for the deed restrictions and do alter the appearance of the glass.

Non reflective dyed films are one alternative but the solar absorption is generally too high for IG glass units and the dyes wear down very quickly under the relentless Florida sunshine.

The solution was the patented dual layer ceramic films developed by Huper Optik.

Huper Optik ceramic and spectrally selective films filter out IR wavelengths (invisible light spectrum) and an assortment of light transmissions depending upon the film selected.

It’s important to note that there are no dyes in the Huper series while our 3M competition offers multi-layered Prestige film with dyes.

Huper Optik is available in darker light transmissions that offer greater glare and fade protection while the lighter 35% to 70% light transmissions block nearly 70% of the total solar energy.

The bottom line is maximum heat rejection with a better light ratio than any competitive coating.

Since these coatings are less reflective than glass your HOA will quickly approve.

Daytime views and night views are preserved.

Advanced Film Solutions

Tampa, Orlando, Sarasota

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.

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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