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Lifting Fret board marker

SLICKFASTER

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Outer edge of Trapezoid is not flush with fretboard and can be compressed down. However I’m afraid it may crack if I lift it to glue..
What is best procedure for this??
Also, will super glue discolor the Rose Wood if residual gets on the board??CD9F901C-BCA1-4440-A91A-B93DAB66E30C.jpeg
 

poor man's burst

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Put some thin cyanolit and press it down until it holds. Remove the excess with a scraper or a razor blade if there is any. Sand with fine (800) sand paper if necessary. If you don't feel comfortable doing this, bring it to a luthier/guitar tech.
 

SLICKFASTER

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Put some thin cyanolit and press it down until it holds. Remove the excess with a scraper or a razor blade if there is any. Sand with fine (800) sand paper if necessary. If you don't feel comfortable doing this, bring it to a luthier/guitar tech.
Thanks!! CYANOLIT… Krayzi Glue?I’ll goog it..
I’ve seen those small whip tip nozzles.. probably a Stu-Mack item.. would you try to lift the marker or just fill it from the side?
Should probably clamp it yes?
Thanks again
 

poor man's burst

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It shouln't need to be lifted. The glue should go under the inlay by capillarity. No need to clamp it. Just press it down with something like a wooden stick and hold it the time for the glue to set. It shouldnt take more than a minute.
 

corpse

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But hold it for that minute. The second time might turn into a problem. Hold it that first time.
 
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