My wife and i decided to paint our aluminum siding instead of replacing with vinyl.
													
																	How to replace j channel without removing siding. 
									
	
		
	
																	Hook a zip tool into the locking or butt edge of the piece of siding above where the j channel is you are. 
																	Locate an edge of the siding. 
																	How to remove a j channel without harming the siding step 1. 
																	How to remove a j channel without harming the siding 1. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	This can be at a corner a windowsill or a doorway. 
																	We would ve liked to put 3 j channel to give the windows a bolder look. 
																	Locate the area where you want to remove the j channel. 
																	However we really would like a wider trim around the windows. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	This will be where the j channel. 
																	Gently but firmly pull the tool. 
																	Once it s been cut to size the siding is ready to be installed. 
																	Thrust a zip tool up hook first beneath the overlap where the j channel resides.