Well, a couple weeks ago I got clearance to get the tips wet
Thank God. As an obsessive hand washer that was such a blessing and relief.
Since then the zombie tips were releasing more and more, and Sunday night I was finally able to cut them free.
So, all in all, coming along good. A little misshapen due to the bits that got chopped off completely. But hopefully it'll heal up well enough for unimpeded function.
I thought it would be better with the caps off
@Old Smokey, but wow so freaking sensitive!