The side walls of urban and overland buses are put under major strain by the day-to-day demands placed on them: stone chipping, scratches and minor and major accidents quickly cause damage to the thin-walled metal sheets found in older models. What's more, in some cases the effects of weather and chemicals such as de-icing salts and cleaning products can lead to unsightly signs of corrosion, which can damage the image of the bus company among its customers. This makes repairs and touch-ups necessary.
As non-corrosive plating is not always available for older vehicles, TC manufactures side walls made of glass fibre-reinforced plastic that are suitable for all such models and makes, and provide an optimal and durable alternative to older metallic plating.
