Loose Inlays

[xzyryabx]

One of the flag inlays on my eclipse is coming loose!!!
Its just the bottom end....how can I repair it?

[Roidster]

glue and a clamp

[Pushead]

I'd avoid the clamp, if I were you.

Just use a thin 5-10 minute Krazy glue. Put a very thin line right on the edge of the marker where it's loose. A thin glue will fill the underside of the marker route (a process known as wicking). Hold the marker down for a minute or so, and you should be good. Use the edge of a razor blade to shave off any excess glue, and use a piece or 1000 or 1500 sand paper to buff the wood/marker transition, and you're done.

[xzyryabx]

Thanks!
Buyusfear said the same thing so thats whats ill be doing....Im really glad its such a simple procedure, lets hope I dont find a way to blow it!
If anybody reading this hasnt seen buysfear's thread on replacing inlays (a quick search will show it) then you have to check it out...very well done

[Pushead]

Originally Posted by xzyryabx

Thanks!
Buyusfear said the same thing so thats whats ill be doing....Im really glad its such a simple procedure, lets hope I dont find a way to blow it!
If anybody reading this hasnt seen buysfear's thread on replacing inlays (a quick search will show it) then you have to check it out...very well done

BUF knows his stuff. He helped me with a crack in my fretboard with a very similar procedure. Good luck!