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

Advanced Film Solutions, One Of America’s Leading Window Film Companies

Advanced Film Solutions, based in Tampa Bay with offices in Sarasota and Orlando has been recognized as one of the leading residential and commercial window film companies in the USA!

A recent Window Film Magazine highlights our position in the residential and commercial sectors and our lead automotive installer was profiled in this issue as well.

Our founder Mike Feldman has a regular featured column in the Window Film Magazine under the title of Dr. Of Tintology where he provides his perspective on the industry as a whole.

 

Advanced Film Solutions was founded in 2007 by Mr. Feldman the former National sales manager of 3M Window Film where he took an early retirement after 33 years.

Advanced Film Solutions is unique in offering the leading window film solutions from major manufacturers like Eastman Chemical’s Vista and LLumar SelectPro as well as Huper Optik and SunTek. Advanced also represents Madico and Sunscape, Solar Gard and Armorcoat and Hanita Solar Zone and Safety Zone Films.

Advanced Film Solutions has earned the Super Service Award from Angie’s List for eight consecutive years and we are A Plus Rated by the Better Business Bureau.

Mr. Feldman will be one of the panelists in our Industry convention next week for Leading Window Film Dealers.

Our team of dedicated installers and sales consultants are the best in the business. We will have four installers competing at next week’s conference to compare their skills against the world.

Take advantage of our always competitive pricing and experience.

When you want to improve home safety with our security impact films or wish to lower your cooling costs and protect your furnishings it’s always a great idea to call Advanced Film Solutions toll free at 877-575-3456

ADVANCED FILM SOLUTIONS

Tampa’s Home Show Window Tinting Advanced Film Solutions

Solar control window film has been available since the 1950’s.

The evolution of thin film technology and adhesives has vastly improved over these decades as you would expect.

Today’s high teach window films are available in many iterations that provide durable high heat rejection warranted for a lifetime of comfort and reliability.

Many consumers prefer lighter coatings that are nearly invisible to cut high temperatures without altering the aesthetic appearance of their home’s windows, doors and sliders.

Stop and visit our booth at the Tampa Home Show today through Sunday at the Convention Center!

The key objective is to lower cooling costs without adding any interior or exterior reflectivity. This becomes critically important for deed restricted communities or condominium associations that prohibit reflective films.

The solution required to provide this type of heat rejection without substantially darkening the windows is the implementation of IR heat rejecting films that attack the invisible wavelengths. IR wavelengths represent nearly 50% of the total solar energy.

Since visible light wavelengths represent the balance of the total solar energy a window film that combines visible and IR filtering will provide the best value for the home consumer.

Advanced Film Solutions represents the Eastman Chemical’s Huper Optik IR heat blocking solar films.

Huper Optik is available in multiple light transmissions that attack visible and IR heat.

The ceramic coatings are responsible for light filtering rather than dyes. Dyes will color migrate and fade in a short amount of time. It may also be the case where surface applied dyes are easily scratched from the film.

Petented Huper Optik is 100% dye free and the combination of visible light and IR rejection is unsurpassed in the industry.

Key FAQ’s:

  • IR heat lamp gimmicks will appear to demonstrate superior heat rejection but the sales demonstration is an illusion. Since visible light represents 50% of total solar energy any IR heat lamp demo is automatically leaving out 50% of the typical homes heat gain.

  • All window film works better when the sun is at an angle to the windows. There is no film that provides any additional capabilities compared to another at an angle.

  • Ceramic films are far more durable than dyed coatings (refer to 3M Prestige multi-layered optical films,)

Advanced Film Solutions is your best solution for lighter high performing coatings.

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

Tampa Bay, Orlando, Sarasota-Bradenton, Clearwater

Tampa Home Show, The Window Film Experience Florida Fairgrounds

It’s springtime and if you are starting to see your wood floors fading and your AC bills rising you’ll want to stop by the Home Show today through Sunday.

Advanced Film Solutions has grown to become the most chosen window film installation company in Tampa Bay and beyond.

Our installers are some of the best in the world ( we can brag that two of our installers finished in the top 8 in the industry in competitive tint offs last year!)

We offer more film choices and more importantly a level of expertise unmatched by any local competition.

 

Our pricing is second to none and our word of mouth referrals and lifetime warranty make your investment last for decades to come.

Our films stop 99.9% of the UV and up to 85% of the total solar energy. You choose between non reflective ceramic films like Huper Optik or dual reflective coatings like LLumar SelectPro Vista Film.

Thicker solar security films that secure your windows against forced entry letting your alarm systems time to notify law enforcement.

Our team is ready to meet all of your requirements and answer any questions you may have!

Visit our booth this weekend at the Fairgrounds and next weekend at the Tampa Convention Center or call 813-949-3456 for a free in home estimate.

Advanced Film Solutions

Tampa, Orlando, Sarasota

Tampa Spring Home Show Window Tinting, Advanced Film Solutions

Advanced Film Solutions will be celebrating our 12 year anniversary while exhibiting at the upcoming Florida’s Largest Spring Tampa Bay Home Show :

Show Hours

  • Friday, March 15 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
  • Saturday, March 16: 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
  • Sunday, March 17 : 11:00 am – 5:00 pm

Show Admission

Presents FREE FRIDAY
on FRIDAY only 
  • Admission For Saturday/Sunday:

    Fairgrounds charges $8 for parking

Florida State Fairgrounds.

Advanced Film Solutions is Tampa Bay’s leading residential and commercial solar and solar safety security window film installation company.

Our team has earned the Super Service Award from Angie’s List for eight consecutive years and we have an outstanding A Plus rating with the Better Business Bureau!

Energy savings, glare and UV control and privacy decorative films transform your clear glass windows and sliders.

Lowered energy costs by up to 30% a month are backed with a lifetime warranty.

We represent the world leader in window film Eastman Chemical and their LLumar SelectPro window film.

Ideal for any home or gated community our selection cover the entire spectrum of light transmission as well as aesthetics.

Stop by and visit with our team and discover the advantages of Advanced Film Solutions

Offices Tampa, Sarasota, Orlando

 

Tampa Bay Home Show Labor Day Weekend, Find Window Film Deals

Advanced Film Solutions will be exhibiting this weekend (Labor Day!) at the Florida State Fairgrounds.

This is a perfect opportunity to check out the latest window film technologies from Eastman Chemicals.

Our LLumar SelectPro and Vista Films designed for maximum heat rejection, optical clarity and durability.

We also offer the incredible Huper Optik ceramic films that meet all deed restrictions that are typically involved in gated communities and condo’s.

Thicker solar safety and security window film for impact resistance and burglary protection.

Advanced Film Solutions is exhibiting for the 12th straight year and as usual you will get the very best film solutions at show pricing!

All window films have a lifetime warranty and all estimates are free.

Show information:

FLORIDA STATE FAIRGROUNDS

4800 US Hwy 301 North
Tampa, FL 33610

Show Hours

Friday, Aug 31: 11:00 am – 6:00 pm

Saturday, Sept 1: 11:00 am – 6:00 pm

Sunday, Sept 2: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm

Monday, Sept 3: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm

Advanced Film Solutions

877-575-3456

Earth Day, Tampa Bay Window Film For Greener Living

As we celebrate Earth Day  (Interesting facts!) it might be an opportune moment to highlight the energy savings and environmental benefits of a window film installation.

Homeowners and business owners can benefit by reducing the heat gain and subsequently the demand for energy consumption.

Solar control window film can filter out nearly 80% of total solar energy and reduce summer cooling costs by 50%.

If you are considering how to take immediate steps toward energy efficiency for your home or business window film has the best ROI of any retrofit alternative.

These are durable coatings with a lifetime warranty.

Our selections include non reflective ceramic films that meet all deed restrictions and provide maximum IR heat rejection.

Dual benefit solar safety security films that protect your home from burglary and provide privacy!

More choices and the very best value.

Advanced Film Solutions is dedicated to providing superior installations of America’s leading window film brands.

Eastman Chemical Vista, LLumar SelectPro, Huper Optik,  and SunTek

Madico Sunscape.

Solar Gard

Hanita

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Think affordable energy solutions and compare!

Toll free: 877-575-3456

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