PCC HAS BEEN A LEADING INK AND COATING SUPPLIER TO THE SCRATCH OFF MARKETS SINCE 1993. OUR PRODUCTS ARE SYNONYMOUS WITH HIGH QUALITY AND RELIABILITY.

Features and Benefits

  • 100% Opacity for security
  • 100% tape resistance
  • Reliable market tested scratch-a-bility for no product returns
  • Available in black, white, silver, and gold (custom colors for 55 gallons+)
  • “Break-away” coating available for scratch or peel option label

Scratch off inks and coatings have become a trusted solution for everything from promotional direct mail to gift card scratch panels. They offer both protection and product engagement, providing security and customer interaction. If you’ve ever revealed a hidden message on a ticket or scratched off a code to claim a reward, you’ve experienced this technology firsthand. Performance Coatings scratch off ink and coatings  come in standard colors of silver, gold and a white that allows multi-color printing.

How Scratch Off Works

At its simplest, a scratch off ink creates a temporary barrier over information, but it also creates a satisfying experience for the end user that promotes customer loyalty.   That layer must be strong enough to block all light from passing through, while also maintaing a reliable scratch over time.  The balance between opacity and scratchability is what makes our scratch off ink so successful.

Types of Scratch Off Options

  • Standard Scratch Off Coating: This is the type most people are familiar with. It’s often silver or gold and found on lottery tickets, promotional coupons, and giveaway cards. A standard scratch off coating provides excellent coverage, resists tampering, and comes off smoothly with a coin or fingernail.  We also offer a white scratch off that allows process printing on top.

Common Applications

  • Gift Cards-Gift cards can be found in many different retail stores as well as online.  The customer engagement created by using a scratch off ink is crucial for the product.
  • Promotional Giveaways – Businesses use scratch off coating to hide prizes, discounts, or special offers on Direct Mail, game cards and coupons.
  • Banking & Telecom – PIN numbers, activation codes, and secure data are covered with scratch off ink for reliable concealment.
  • Event Tickets – Organizers apply scratch offs to protect codes or entry information until use.

Why Work with Performance Coatings

Since 1990, Performance Coatings has specialized in creating inks, coatings, and adhesives that meet specific goals. With scratch off inks, we focus on three things: opacity, reliability, and scratch quality. Our products are tested to resist tampering while still being easy for the end user to scratch off. That combination of protection and ease of use has made our coatings a reliable choice for secure printing and promotional campaigns alike.

If you’re considering adding scratch offs to your next project, we’d be glad to help. Contact us today to discuss your ideas, request samples, or learn how scratch off technology can add both protection and creativity to your materials.