I know that hair isn't one of your priorities (teapot, kettle, black) but you may need a hair drier as well, to make the vinyl soften, stretch slightly and wrap around the corners more easily without creasing.
Yellow carbon fibre vinyl on the SLI bridge? (hint)
I have already asked Lisa if she has a spare one I can borrow for this little project.
I'll look into it for the SLI bridge, its a damn good idea and it doesnt get warm so providing the vinyl is flexible enough, it should be very much do-able.