Bubbles

It’s common to have small bubbles after installation using the wet method.  However, water under the surface will slowly dry out, and the bubbles will eventually go away leaving a clean finish.  This is the reason why we highly recommend using the wet method for large and/or difficult installations.

Here’s an example of a typical surface right after installation:

Here’s the same surface after several weeks, where most bubbles have dried out:

Winkled edges

It’s common to have wrinled edges, since you’re applying a flat vinyl on a curved surface.  However, it can be solved by introducing heat slowly to allow the film to shrink and curve to the surface.   If there’s a big wrinkle, separate them into smaller and easier to work parts.  Remember not to rush it, too much heat or too much force applied to the surface of the film will leave undesireable results.

Some of the tools you may need to make the installation process easier:

• Solution (water and a few drops of dish-washing liquid)- to help with alignment and prevent the vinyl from sticking to the surface before intended.
• Spray bottle - to distribute the solution.
• Plastic squeegee - to press out air bubbles.
• Hair dryer - to shrink and conform the vinyl.
• Scissors - to cut off excess vinyl.
• Safety pin - to use in removing air bubbles.
• X-acto knife - to trim the excess vinyl.

Before you begin, make sure the surface is clean and free of dust and other debris.

To start, you will need one end of the pre-curved tape to fully stay in place on the rim.

You can then use your thumb to align and rub the outter edges of the tape to stick to the rim.

With only the outter edges of the tape stuck to the rim, you can visually double check the alignment and make changes if needed.

If everything is correct, you can gently run your fingers over the tape to stick it to the rim.

Towards the end, if you have excess tape, you can cut it off and let it overlap a little.

The end result.

Tools you may need:

ScratchOn pre-cut lens cover
Solution (water and a few drops of dishwashing liquid)
Spray bottle
Plastic squeegee
Hair dryer

Peel the lens cover from its backing and spray the solution onto the sticky side of the lens cover.

Spray the surface of the headlights with the solution.

Align the lens cover with the top portion of the lights.

Use the squeegee or your fingers to GENTLY push out the water underneath the top straight edges.

Then use a hair dryer, under low heat, to go over the top edges.  This will slowly shrink the lens cover, dry out the water, and help the top edges stick so you can work on the other parts.

Once the top edges are properly aligned, you can then work on the side edges by putting one finger on the bottom corner while running a hair dryer GENTLY on low heat over the lens cover.  This will slowly shrink the film down and conform it over the curves of the headlight housing.

Continue to run a combination of low heat and gentle force from either your fingers or a squeegee to conform the lens cover. Too much heat or too much force will shrink and stretch the lens cover too quickly, which will cause deformities and undesirable results.

If the surface dries out before you’re done, you can always spray more solution underneath.

Small bubbles at the edges can be eliminated by running a hair dryer on low heat and running your fingers gently over it.  This will slowly shrink the film and conform it to the curves.  Remember to use gentle force and low heat.  Too much heat will cause the cover to shrink too quickly, and too much force can cause the cover to wrinkle and stretch.

The problematic areas at the bottom can be eliminated by shrinking the film slowly, running the hair dryer on low heat and gently pressing some force from your fingers or squeegee.

The end result, after a few weeks when most water bubbles have cleared.

Note:  Small bubbles and light haze are common using the wet method.  They will eventually dry out and disappear.  Big bubbles can be eliminated by using a needle to poke a small hole, and then push out the solution.  Below is a typical bubbles that you may see immediately after installation, but will eventually dry up and clear out after a few weeks.  For more tips, please see  http://www.scratchon.com/instructions/installation-tips/.

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Tools:
- Spray bottle with soapy liquid (a few drops of dish washing lidquid per 8oz of water).
- Squeegee
- Knife/scissors (optional)

Step 1:
- Clean the area.

Step 2:
- Spray solution onto area.

Step 3:
- Spray solution onto the adhesive part of the film.

Step 4:
- Apply the film on the the door edge, move it around until you have positioned it to your liking.

Step 5:
- Once it’s in position, use the squeegee to gently push out the bubbles. Go over the area several times, and apply a little more pressure each time to remove all bubbles.  It’s okay if it’s not perfect, the water will eventually evaporate and the bubbles will be gone.

Step 6:
- Fold the excess film, and also gently push out the bubbles.

Can you see it?

You’re done!

Visit our Gallery to see pictures from some of our customers.

“Installation was pretty simple” - Chas4RR

“I live on a gravel road and also out in the country(lots of bugs) this product works great and is easy to install.” - Nemessis45

“DEFINITELY interested in the smoke and the red shades when they come out!!!” - impulsebsd

“the light shines threw perfectly and its a very nice material” - 91stealthtt

* Please not that we’re no longer shipping outside of 48 contiguous US states.
* We’re out of town from 9/6-9/14.  All orders within those dates will be shipped after 9/14.

How long will the film last?
For clear film, it’s rated for maximum 8 years outdoor life by the manufacturer. For colored film, it’s rated for 5 years outdoor life.

Is it best to install the kit using wet or dry method?
Based on our past experiences, we’ve found that the wet method offers the best result. If done right, bubbles and misalignment is unlikely using the wet installation method. However, dry method is often used when installing smaller pieces, i.e. fog lamps.

The head lights seem to be foggy after the protection kit is installed, is this normal?
If this was done using the wet installation method, then it is normal. The fog is caused by moisture evaporating underneath the film. The fog appearance will last for several days, but will eventually clear out.

Will the adhesive damage my paint?
If the paint has been properly cured, clear coated, and free from surface damages, the adhesive will not damage the surface. For best results, always use a heat gun to soften up the glue before removing the vinyl.

The film is removed, but some adhesive is left on the surface. How do I remove it?
The adhesive can be removed using rubbing alcohol or Goo Gone.

Is the film easily bent to fit the contours of my car?
We have found that 3mm thickness is the best compromise between flexibility and protection. The film can be easily contoured onto most surfaces.

The film is not sticking to some areas, what should I do?
Before applying the film on to any surface, make sure you clean the area thoroughly and that it is free of dust and other debris. If the surface has been waxed recently, then the film may not stick until the wax is removed. Also, the film will stick very well if the surface is slightly above room temperature.

What’s the waiting period, after painting, before I can apply the clear paint protection film?
Check with your paint shop for their recommendation. The waiting period varies depending on the type of paint and how it was cured. Keep in mind that if the paint has been properly cured and clear coated, then the adhesive will not damage the surface.

Are the colored films street legal?
Colored films are for off-road competition uses only. They are not street legal. However, check your local law enforcement to which colors are not legal to have.

What’s the advantage of having a colored film over replacing the bulbs with colored bulbs?
Replacing the bulbs still doesn’t protect your head light lenses from scratches and damages from small debris.

Do you have instructions on how to install your products?
Instructions can be found at http://www.scratchon.com/instructions/.

Do you ship your products internationally?
Currently, we don’t ship our products outside of the 48-contiguous US States.

Do I need a PayPal account to purchase products from your site?
We accept PayPal and other major credit cards as a form of payment, but you do not need to have a PayPal account to purchase products from our site.

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• Bumpers
• Car hood
• Door edges
• Head lights / lense covers
• Motorcycle tanks
• Rim tapes
• Side mirrors

Clear protection film

Peeling Adhesion:
180 degrees on stainless steel
After 30 minutes - 4lbs
After 1 week - 5.7lbs

Face material data, 68 degrees Fahrenheit:
Tensile strength - greater than 8.6lbs
Elongation % at break - greater than 150%

Dimensional Stability (shrinkage):
48 hours at 158 degrees Fahrenheit bonded to aluminum - less than .01

Temperature ranges:
Application - 45 to 104 degrees Fahrenheit
End use - minus 40 to 194 degrees Fahrenheit

Flammability:
Sample mounted on aluminum - Self extinguishing

Chemical resistance:
Water (24hrs immersed) - Excellent
5% Detergent (24hrs immersed) - Excellent
10% Hydrochoric Acid (24hrs immersed) - Excellent
10% Sulfuric Acid (24hrs immersed) - Excellent
10% Phosphoric Acid (24hrs immersed) - Good/Excellent
10% Sodium Hydroxide (24hrs immersed) - Excellent
10% Ammonium Hydroxide (24hrs immersed) - Excellent
Ethylene Glycol (24hrs immersed) - Excellent
Methanol (1hr immersed) - Good
SAE 10W30 Oil (24hrs immersed) - Excellent
Low octane fuel (spray on) - Good
High octane fuel (spray on) - Good

Durability:
White and black - 8 years outdoor
All other colors - 7 years out door

This use-life estimate is based upon accelerated age studies based on industry standard vertical application under normal temperature.

Colored protection film

Dimensional Stability
(FINAT-TM 14) adhered to steel, no shrinkage in cross direction; in length <.016″

Temperature Resistance
adhered to acrylic, -40°F to +176°F no variation

Adhesive Power
(FINAT-TM 1, after 24 h) adhered to acrylic: min. 4.1 lb/in²; adhered to glass: min 3.7 lb/in²

Minimum application temperature
+46°F

Outdoor Durability
5 years (based on industry standard vertical surface exposure)

Elongation at break (across)
(DIN EN ISO 527) min. 150%

Elongation at break (along)
(DIN EN ISO 527) min. 130%

Tensile Strength (across)
(DIN EN ISO 527) min. 19 MPa

Tensile Strength (along)
(DIN EN ISO 527) min. 19 MPa

Resistance to solvents and chemicals
adhered to acrylic, after 8 h in washalcalics (0.5% household-cleaning agents) at room temperature and 149°F no variation

For quick answers to some common questions, please check out our FAQ page. 

ScratchOn ™ is the latest invisible paint protection system being offered by K2 Industries LLC, by combining high-performance protective film and K2 Industries computerized plotting system.

There are many similar invisible paint protection systems on the market, but ScratchOn ™ is one of the very few systems being offered using high-performance 8-year durability film that provides superior durability and protection.  Our high-performance film will be able to withstand harsh weather, temperature variations, solvents, chemicals, and still be able to maintain its form.  The low profile 3 millimeters thick film provides execellent flexibility and conformability on many irregular surface types, and reduces peeling during extended outdoor usage.  Thanks to the advanced manufacturing process, this low profile system offers great protection to the paint surface for at least 8 years outdoor.  It’s perfect for cars, boats, motorcycles, and many other outdoor and indoor applications.

ScratchOn ™ also provides off-road competition high-performance headlight protection colored film.  In addition to protecting the headlights from scratches and small debris, it’s also great for enhancing the looks of your cars, bikes, boat, and other off-road vehicles.  Currently, our headlight protection kits come in clear, yellow, blue, red, and the ever popular smoke color.