Mine was completely shreded and I decided to give it a go 6 months ago. I have to admit that is was difficult in the fact you have to be SOOO careful. I used various plastic auto trim pullers until I found a combination that was successful. Even then, it wasn't real pretty.

The major challege is just getting that first little section free enough to get under it to pull the entire strip off. That said, once it is removed, you have the exposed edge of the windshield to avoid. You are tempted to use the edge of the glass for leverage to pry it out, but you need to keep all the pressure on the strip. I put a very miniscule chip in the edge of the glass that was luckily easily covered up by the new strip. However, if I was applying more pressure, it could have been disasterous.

Replacing it was fairly difficult also, as you had to apply pretty good force every inch of the strip to get it in. Also, once the adhesive hits the glass, it is impossible to push in any further. I would give myself an A-, as I it got it in, but there was a small spot that just would fully go in, which you wouldn't notice unless it was pointed out. But I see it and it kind of bothers me.

I really have no other tricks, other than what I got from the forums here, but will leave you with the advice to Be Careful!

Good Luck

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