3M™ SCOTCHTINT®
In 1966, 3M was issued the first sun control window film patent. Shown here is the original promotional photo* used in ads which read:
“The miss above compares the new product at left with a standard piece of glass.”
That is how 3M introduced window film to the world during the 1960s. And the rest is history.
(*original photo with added text)
A Maldonado Tradition Since 1966
In August of 1966, the very same year that 3M introduced window film to the world, our father J.O. Maldonado established Acorn Glass Tint Co. Over the years dad would always credit 3M for making window film a household word. He would further go on to say to all 5 of his children, “If you ever get a 3M dealership, keep it!”
Today, Maldonado Bros. is proud to be an Authorized 3M™ Prestige Window Film Dealer. The Prestige Dealer Network is 3M's most prestigious network that has access to their full product offering including their top-tiered product: 3M™ Prestige Window Film. The network of dealers are committed to the highest quality and service standards. They have been professionally trained and certified to deliver superior installation backed by 3M’s comprehensive warranties.
What can 3M™ Window Films do for your building?
Save Energy
Are your energy costs going through the roof? 3M™ Window Films can significantly reduce the amount of heat coming through your windows to help lower utility costs. Your tenants get a more comfortable environment, and you get increased energy savings.
- Fast payback — as little as 3 years
- Reduce carbon emissions
- Save more money, no matter which climate zone you are in
- Use toward potential LEED credits
Increase Comfort
Help keep your tenants comfortable, and you’ll keep them for the long run. 3M™ Window Films can significantly increase the comfort level of your building by virtually eliminating hot spots and cold spots, reducing glare and increasing safety without changing its aesthetics.
- Reject heat and reduce hot spots
- Reduce annoying glare
- Increase insulation and reduce cold spots
Strengthen Security
Your tenants want to know they’re in a secure building, and you want to protect your data and merchandise. 3M™ Window Films can help protect people and property from outside threats like forced entry, vandalism and even bomb blasts.
- Makes forced entry more difficult — can help to deter intruders for up to 2 minutes
- Helps mitigate loss of assets
- Reduces business disruptions
Increase Safety
Accidents and natural disasters can wreak havoc on your building operations, but you can be better prepared to cope with the aftermath. 3M™ Window Film can help hold broken glass together, preventing flying glass shards, the leading cause of injuries and fatalities.
- Engineered to protect people and property
- Reduce damage and loss of data
- Lessen business disruptions
Enhance Décor/Privacy
Give your tenants custom and elegant interiors that provide enhanced privacy without sacrificing natural light. 3M™ Glass Finishes let you define spaces without confining them.
- Get expensive looks at a fraction of the cost
- Create the look of etched, cut or sandblasted glass
- Enhance the appearance of your space and add branding
Protect Glass
If you’re concerned about having your property defaced by spray-paint-wielding vandals, 3M™ anti-graffiti safety & security window films helps you fight back against troublesome taggers.
It’s a layer of protection that makes graffiti disappear and helps prevent permanent damage, difficult cleanup, and costly repairs.
Anti-graffiti film installs exterior glass with adhesives that balance durability with easy removal, making it simple for our professionals to peel away both film and graffiti, then apply a new layer of protection.