MTM Hydro's Replacement 1/4" Nozzle Protector (Boot) keeps over spray to a minimum and scratches out of the question. This Boot fits on 1/4" Lances and requires a bare end (no fitting) to slide up the pipe and then the fitting would need to be reinstalled. The retractable boot is tightly positioned on the lance but can be moved for ease of QC nozzle swapping or QC Coupler use.