You're darn lucky she didn't blow sky high without using the Canadian butter knife (Harbor Freight, $2.49)
At least you should both be wearing a cup and eye protection!
Living on the edge, there.....!
Stig
This is where forums shine.
Not only did you get a link to the proper tools, you get some first hand tips on the the protective clothing need to do the job correctly.
The Dealer would never know these things (let alone share the info if they had it)