This is nothing new, others do it. But it seems worth showing again. Gouge the desired spot with a metal pick. Carefully drill a shallow depression with a 1/8 inch drill bit.

Use a small circular shaped tool (like the handle of a small paint brush) to dip into the paint then carefully dip into the drilled hole.

Optional: put spot of polyurethane over it after it is dry.

Placement: If the markers are on a guitar I will use for slide, I like the markers in the sweet spots - right under the frets (and where you want the slide to go.)

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Comment by Uncle John on July 2, 2016 at 11:46am

Thanks, Alan.   Good methods!

Comment by AGP # on July 2, 2016 at 11:14am

Haven't tried the Picks solder idea, might be worth a try?. 

Usually I burn the side markers with a small red hot nail, and on the darker coloured necks, fill the shallow depression with a white out pen, or drill & hammer in shortened rivet heads, and like yourself, always right under the frets, every man has his own methods and ideas, so whatever works for the individual is fine!!!!!

Comment by Uncle John on July 2, 2016 at 4:20am

I may try it.  Trouble is, I am taking those Build Stop tablets. 

Comment by the anonymous pick on July 2, 2016 at 4:04am

havent  tried  it with  melted solder  ,  but  in theroy  it  should   be  nice and sandable with a high  shine . only  fear  i  have  is  solder  dont stick  to  wood that   good  .  it  might  in a hole tho  ?

Comment by Uncle John on July 2, 2016 at 3:44am

Interesting idea Pick.   Seems a good one.  Have you done it?

Comment by the anonymous pick on July 2, 2016 at 3:17am

try it with solder  ;-)

Comment by Uncle John on July 2, 2016 at 3:14am

I use to use a paint that matched my underwear.  But then I got tired of white fret markers. 

Now I put some color in my life.  But not so much my underwear.

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