I used a regular hammer to sneak under and start to pry up gently. You just have to be really careful, and try to pry close to the clips, if you can get a feel where they are. Bends are a beotch to get out once you put them in. Also, I would recommend a satin black, it more closely resembles the stock color and will match and look better. Not gloss, mind you, but satin. I did the cowl cover, the window moldings and the wiper pieces and it turned out great.