Here is my new air-thru grip.

Notice the nice deep scratch and groove?
I thought gripping it in some neoprene tank cover material with pliers would allow me to remove the fitting.
It did not...
It allowed me to gouge the grip just beooootifully...
Can you detect the angry sarcasm?
So how does one remove this fitting? heat? some sort of liquid magic potion?
Thanx for your help.
lonegunmen