Can't get the film off the Magic Ball Rack

gunzby

gunzby

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I just got it in the mail today. I've tried the tape like on their website. I've tried hot water, fingernails and the tip of a knife. I finally got a sliver to come up after a half hour of work and before I could even pull 2-3mm of this film off it tore a little bit.

Maybe I got one where the film baked on the MR, but still wouldn't they make a tail on the MR films so you could get it off a little easier?
 
That's about all I can do because I can't get this stinking film off. I guess I now have a brand new Magic Rack with a small tear in it.

*edit* Sure wish I wasn't so stubborn. Maybe I would have given up before wrecking it.
 
Dont try

Just play with it on, slick side down. I got the stuff off once and after all the pain it didnt play any diff from the one I couldnt get the film off
 
If it's the new version (black rather than clear) my understanding is there is no protective film to remove.
 
gunzby said:
I just got it in the mail today. I've tried the tape like on their website. I've tried hot water, fingernails and the tip of a knife. I finally got a sliver to come up after a half hour of work and before I could even pull 2-3mm of this film off it tore a little bit.

Maybe I got one where the film baked on the MR, but still wouldn't they make a tail on the MR films so you could get it off a little easier?
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The ones with film have a greenish tint - you have that one? I had no problem with hot tap water loosening mine up.
 
TATE said:
The ones with film have a greenish tint - you have that one? I had no problem with hot tap water loosening mine up.
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This one is either clear with a black film, our back with a clear film. Can't tell because I can't get it off.

I tried heavy packing tape as well as scotch tape.
 
If this one doesn't have a film I will be a little irked because the instructions said it did meaning I tore it trying a fruitless task.
 
gunzby said:
If this one doesn't have a film I will be a little irked because the instructions said it did meaning I tore it trying a fruitless task.
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I believe I remember reading something about a failure to change the instructions when they stopped putting the film on. I hope it works out and you didn't just destroy a brand new rack. Would seem like a major screwup by the manufacturers.

I may be wrong also. Hope I am.
 
brandoncook26 said:
I believe I remember reading something about a failure to change the instructions when they stopped putting the film on. I hope it works out and you didn't just destroy a brand new rack. Would seem like a major screwup by the manufacturers.

I may be wrong also. Hope I am.
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Lol wonderful. Maybe that is why it seemed baked on....it's because it was. I emailed them about it so maybe they will replace it.
 
gunzby said:
This one is either clear with a black film, our back with a clear film. Can't tell because I can't get it off.

I tried heavy packing tape as well as scotch tape.
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Looks like you missed post #7 where it is stated that the black ones do not have a protective film. No wonder it was so darn stubborn.
 
Don't feel like the Lone Ranger. This is a common and confusing issue. I worked on my Black Magic Rack for a while and gave up. Glad I did.

The next question is, which side up? I'm assuming the shiny side that looks like it has a film on it.

Edited to add: This rack is great.
 
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gunzby said:
If this one doesn't have a film I will be a little irked because the instructions said it did meaning I tore it trying a fruitless task.
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brandoncook26 said:
I believe I remember reading something about a failure to change the instructions when they stopped putting the film on. I hope it works out and you didn't just destroy a brand new rack. Would seem like a major screwup by the manufacturers.

I may be wrong also. Hope I am.
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gunzby said:
Lol wonderful. Maybe that is why it seemed baked on....it's because it was. I emailed them about it so maybe they will replace it.
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It sounds like you have the new version because the old one was not black at all - clear film and clear rack.

It's pretty humorous when you think about it, but believe me gunzby, I'm laughing with you and not at you. I have the old version that came with the protective film and it was almost as hard to get it off the rack as the the new one without the film. :grin:
 
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DogsPlayingPool said:
It's pretty humorous when you think about it, but believe me gunzby, I'm laughing with you and not at you. I have the old version that came with the protective film and it was almost as hard to get it off the rack as the the new one without the film. :grin:
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Lol
Get at least I stopped trying :)
 
purpdrag said:
Looks like you missed post #7 where it is stated that the black ones do not have a protective film. No wonder it was so darn stubborn.
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At least I finally have some proof that I don't need to follow instructions anymore. I'll see how that goes over with the lady of the house.
 
purpdrag said:
Looks like you missed post #7 where it is stated that the black ones do not have a protective film. No wonder it was so darn stubborn.
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I have a set of black ones that have a blue film on both sides. The set included 2 10 ball racks and one 8 ball rack. It's very noticeable with the film being blue.
 
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