INDUSTRY APPLICATIONS

Mass Transit & Public Transportation

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Defeat Graffiti, Slash Cleaning Time, Increase Ridership

Packed trains and buses take a beating every day from riders, weather, and constant cleaning. Marker tags, food spills, body oils, and grime build up fast, and the aggressive cleaners needed to remove them can dull finishes, damage materials, and drive labor costs through the roof.

Gentoo changes that equation by turning critical surfaces into low-maintenance, easy-clean assets that look better, last longer, and help you deliver a safer, more pleasant ride.

Gentoo is a clear, durable, multifunctional coating that repels graffiti, foods, oils, dirt, brake dust, and road grime, so contaminants don’t bond tightly to the surface. Ink and paint have a harder time sticking in the first place, and whatever does land is dramatically easier to remove. Crews can wipe down or wash Gentoo-coated surfaces in a fraction of the time, often with just mild soap and water instead of aggressive strippers and solvents. The result: cleaner interiors and exteriors, faster turnaround between runs, and a better passenger experience—all while easing the load on your maintenance budget.

What Gentoo Can Do for Mass Transit

  • Reduce graffiti impact: Make markers, pens, and many paints release more easily from walls, seat shells, panels, kiosks, and shelters so tags don’t become permanent scars.
  • Speed nightly and deep cleanings: Cut the time and chemicals required to clean cars, buses, and stations, helping crews turn vehicles faster and cover more ground with the same staff.
  • Protect finishes and substrates: Provide a protective barrier that helps shield painted and coated surfaces from repeated cleaning, abrasion, body oils, and environmental exposure, extending service life.
  • Improve rider perception and satisfaction: Keep interiors looking brighter, cleaner, and more “cared for,” supporting a perception of safety, professionalism, and system reliability.
  • Support sustainability and worker safety goals: Reduce dependence on harsh cleaners and solvents to minimize chemical use, odors, and exposure risks for your cleaning teams.

“Gentoo made graffiti cleanup almost effortless and helped cut down our maintenance budget. It actually discouraged future tagging, which was
unexpected but hugely valuable.”

Jessie M.,  Vehicle Maintenance Manager, Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART)

Practical Applications Across Your Entire System

  • Rail and subway cars: Interior walls, ceilings, seat backs, partitions, doors, cab areas, and certain fixtures where graffiti and scuffing are common.
  • Buses and light rail vehicles: Grab poles, stanchions, interior panels, driver surrounds, and high-touch areas that collect skin oils and grime.
  • Stations and platforms: Elevator interiors, escalator panels, stairwell walls, ticket machines, kiosks, and shelter enclosures that face both vandalism and heavy daily use.
  • Park-and-ride and intermodal hubs: Restrooms, corridor walls, and common-area surfaces where cleanliness strongly influences public perception of your system.

Easy to Integrate Into Existing Maintenance Operations

Gentoo is designed to fit into real-world maintenance workflows, not disrupt them. It is supplied as a two-part, clear coating that maintenance teams can apply with standard spray equipment, foam rollers, or brushes to properly prepared surfaces, so it folds naturally into existing refurbishment or deep-clean cycles.

Once surfaces are cleaned, Gentoo is mixed and applied in a thin, even layer that dries to a clear, durable barrier without changing the look or color of the coated materials.

After a full cure, Gentoo stands up to daily use, abrasion, and frequent cleaning cycles, so you can capture long-term maintenance savings without constant reapplication. Because many soils release with milder cleaners and less scrubbing, your teams can keep more vehicles in service-ready condition with the same or fewer labor hours—spending more time keeping your system moving and less time fighting graffiti and grime.

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