Hey PWG, thanks for doing that! I haven't stopped by for a couple of days and you snuck that one in on me!
My technique is the same, the problem always seem to occur with that final push over after the opening is made, and again with the fragile stuff. And once ripped, often you're screwed. Then I get out the pens and try to make the rip disappear. I have not requested the client get things removed, but at times have done some myself, particularly with lights and even occasionally a thermo.
And I see you are a blade eater too! Always want to know where that thing is, and if it's in you're mouth it's hard to forget!