i just did this the other night. VERY easy.
pretty much the same instructions as in the "split your grip" article. Once you have the cork off, sand the glue down as smooth as possible without getting down onto the blank and then use some size E wrapping thread (E is easier, but A works too). Finish it off w/ some flex-coat. I was even able to save the rubber winding check, which i just moved down against the reel seat once the cork was off.
