Exactly right. I found that the water must be at or near the boiling point.
Hot water from the tap just won't do. With boiling water, you can stretch,
smooth, shape and bend to exactly fit the cabinetry.
-Larry
P.S. wear insulated rubber gloves and be careful.

> One of our list members tried with success if I recall (get ready for
> this)� boiling the trim. This let it return back out to its natural
> dimensions apparently. I'm gonna do this in the spring to get rid of all
> the shrinkage cracks form heat and age.