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Having had a wrapped Mini, DON'T go down into the gutter; it is just a water trap, and don't run a knife blade around to trim the vinyl...
The secret to the trim is to do what is says on the instructions - put it in a bucket of scalding hot water for a few minutes to soften it, then with an assistant pull it out straight to unkink & untangle it. Keep it pulled reasonably taught between you until it starts to cool down enough to harden up again. As you fit it to the car, use a hairdryer to locally soften it for the corners.
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+1 to what Willie said.
Fix the rust at the drains and what looks like peeing paint above one of the drains.
I bought similar trim at a local all British car show many years ago. Could not get it to straighten out even with gentle application of a heat gun. I still have it about 20 years later... somewhere.
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going to wrap the roof white, and wanted to hear any suggestions before begining.
I will have the black trim coming from minimania next week.
Photos here
https://photos.app.goo.gl/sXrYp8ytb9VRaMGe9
I'm wanting to know if I should try to get the vinyl down into the drip channel, or cut it just above.
The black trim will be used.
https://www.minimania.com/part/MT633-P/Classic-Mini-Roof-Gutter-Moulding-Trim-Plastic
thoughts, suggestions?