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Transit & Facility Protection Film

Anti-graffiti and surface protection film for buses, trains, stations, elevators, escalators and restrooms.

Buses, trains, stations, parking structures, elevators and public restrooms take more abuse than any other surface in a city. We protect the glass, mirrors and metal with film that takes the scratches, etching and tags, so the fix is peeling off a layer instead of replacing a window or refinishing a panel.

Why film instead of repair

A scratched bus window, an etched elevator door or a tagged restroom mirror usually means a replacement part, a lead time, and something taken out of service while you wait. Protective film changes that. The film takes the damage, and replacing it is a maintenance task measured in minutes.

Built for maintenance crews

For fleets and facilities with many identical parts, film can be precut to the exact shape of each window, panel or mirror, with a small part number in the corner. When one gets hit, the replacement is ordered by number and fits the first time. On the most-targeted glass, multi-layer film lets your own staff peel the damaged layer on the spot, and a clean one is already underneath.

Stations, shelters and booths

Beyond vehicles, the same films protect bus shelter panels, map and display cases, platform entrance glass and security booths. Mirror Shield can also be printed, so a logo or safety notice can be built into the protective layer itself.

New surfaces stay new

Protecting stainless, aluminum and glass while it is still undamaged is cheaper than restoring it later. On older surfaces, Metal Shield and Mirror Shield cover the damage that is already there and protect against the next round.

One crew for the whole system

Stations and facilities usually need anti-graffiti film on the glass, surface protection on the metal and security film on booths and entrances. One crew means one survey, one specification, one schedule and one company to call when something gets hit.

Where it goes

The surfaces that get hit most.

Photos on this page are Graffiti Shield product images showing the films we install.

Bus side windows scratched and etched by vandals
Bus and train windowsSide windows and door glass that get scratched and etched daily. Multi-layer film on glass, Glass Shield Poly on polycarbonate.
Light-rail interior partitions with multi-layer film
Interior partitionsClear partitions and wind screens inside rail cars and stations, usually the first glass to be tagged.
Stainless steel elevator doors and panels
ElevatorsStainless or brushed-gold cab walls and doors. Metal Shield covers existing damage and matches the finish.
Stainless escalator side and deck panels
EscalatorsSkirt, deck and side panels in stainless steel that get keyed and scratched.
Stainless fare gates and turnstiles
Fare gates and kiosksTurnstiles, fare gates, ticket vending machines, pay stations and touchscreens.
Restroom mirror being tagged by a vandal
RestroomsMirrors protected with Mirror Shield, or replaced with the Peel Mirror System and its four peel-away layers.

The films

What we use, and where.

Scratched film peeling off clean glass
Graffiti Shield · Glass

Glass Shield & Multi-Layer

Clear 4 or 6 mil film for glass, or a factory stack of layers (most often four 4-mil) that staff can peel one at a time.

Best for: Vehicle windows, partitions, shelters and station glass

Anti-graffiti film peeled from a transit window
Graffiti Shield · Plastic

Glass Shield Poly

6 mil film with an adhesive made for polycarbonate and plexiglass, with the same clean release.

Best for: Polycarbonate bus windows and shelter panels

Metal Shield film on column cladding
Graffiti Shield · Metal

Metal Shield

Brushed stainless, aluminum or gold-look film that covers existing damage and protects the metal underneath.

Best for: Elevators, escalators, fare gates and cladding

Tagged layer peeling from a multi-layer mirror
Graffiti Shield · Mirror

Mirror Shield & Peel Mirror

Mirror-finish film over existing mirrors, or a complete shatter-resistant mirror with four peel-away layers.

Best for: Public restrooms

Full Graffiti Shield range

Questions

What people ask us about this.

What can you protect on buses and trains?

Side windows, interior partitions, door glass, and stainless or aluminum panels. Glass windows get Glass Shield or Multi-Layer film; polycarbonate windows get Glass Shield Poly, which is made for plastic.

Do vehicles or elevators have to come out of service for long?

No. Film goes on with a squeegee and a spray bottle, with no cutting of the surface and no odor or dust. We schedule around service hours, and a vehicle, cab or restroom is usable again right after the install.

Can our maintenance staff replace the film themselves?

With multi-layer film and the Peel Mirror System, yes: the damaged top layer peels off in a minute or two. Single-layer film and Metal Shield are replaced by us. Precut pieces with part numbers make that quick.

Will it cover damage that is already there?

On metal and mirrors, yes. Metal Shield covers existing scratches, keying and oxidation on stainless and aluminum, and Mirror Shield covers aged or scratched mirrors. On glass, clear film does not hide deep scratches or etching that is already in the glass, so badly damaged panes may need replacing before the film goes on.

Does it stop acid etching?

Etching cream and acid attack the film instead of the glass. Once the damaged layer is removed, the glass underneath is clean.

Can you add security film to booths and entrances?

Yes. Security film holds glass together when it is broken, which suits ticket booths, security booths and ground-floor glass. It can be combined with an anti-graffiti layer. More on security film.

Do you work on public-sector projects?

Yes. We work on transit and facility projects in California and Tennessee and are part of nationwide installation networks for larger out-of-state jobs.

Related

Other films we install.

Security Film

Security Film

Glass that breaks but does not come out of the frame.

Read more Security Film
Tinted Security Film

Tinted Security Film

Security laminate and solar control in one film, on one visit.

Read more Tinted Security Film
Surface Protection Film

Surface Protection Film

Stainless steel, elevator cabs, escalators and transit interiors that stay looking new.

Read more Surface Protection Film

Service area

Where we install it.

North County San Diego

San Diego County

  • San Diego
  • Downtown San Diego
  • La Jolla
  • Pacific Beach
  • Mission Beach
  • Mission Valley
  • North Park
  • Hillcrest
  • Coronado
  • Carmel Valley
  • Rancho Bernardo
  • Scripps Ranch
  • Mira Mesa
  • Sorrento Valley
  • University City / UTC
  • Kearny Mesa
  • Clairemont
  • La Mesa
  • El Cajon
  • Santee
  • Spring Valley
  • Lemon Grove

Orange County

  • Irvine
  • Laguna Beach
  • Newport Beach
  • Dana Point
  • San Clemente
  • Mission Viejo
  • Laguna Niguel
  • Aliso Viejo
  • Rancho Santa Margarita
  • Lake Forest
  • Laguna Hills
  • San Juan Capistrano
  • Ladera Ranch
  • Coto de Caza
  • Foothill Ranch

Inland Empire

Nashville & Middle Tennessee

Get a free quote for your windows.

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