Rubber Boot Seal

[Larry Swift <mgtd51@adelphia.net>]

I purchased a rubber seal for the boot lid from a UK supplier and after 
installing it find that the bottom of the trunk lid does not fit flush 
with the shroud; it is raised about a quarter inch.  The top of the lid 
fits very well.  The sides fit well at the top and are off toward the 
bottom.

Are there any tricks to shaving this rubber seal?  I really don't want 
to rip it off and install a new seal as there is no guarantee it would 
fit any better.

Thanks,

Larry Swift