Loose binding

[Bob Steinarsson]

Hello, and thanks for a great forum!
I have an Ibanez 2355 (copy of ES 175). The binding on the back seems to have shrunk, and it has come loose from the back (see attachment). I have thought of the following solutions:
1. Force the binding down to the back plate. This is possible, but I am afraid that it won't last long. If I should do this, which glue should I choose?
2. Cut the binding with a knife and fill the gap with white epoxy or several layers of white super glue from Stewmac.
3. Will the binding soften with heat? If so, how to heat such a tiny piece without destroying surrounding finish and binding? I am afraid that the heating will do more bad than good.

Any comments?

Bob S.
Norway

[William F.Eden]

I would make a cull to fit that spot and clamp it closed you may have to take your wifes hair drier and heat it a little as you go and then use super glue to stick it on again > Bill.""""""""

[FRANK]

I AM SORRY I NEED SOME MORE PHOTOS TO LOOK AT FOR AN UNEDUCATED OPINION PLEASE

[Bob Steinarsson]

I can of course make more pictures. What more would you like to see that you can't see on the attached photo?

[Frank Ford]

Here are a few ideas:

http://www.frets.com/FRETSPages/Luthier/Technique/Structural/Reglue...

[Len Biglin]

Hi Bob, I'm not sure what is in Frank's link, and I hope not to counter his expert advice, I have just done a similar repair on a Guild with black bindings, I positioned the guitar with the area uppermost and directed my desk lamp at the binding , when warm it was happy to go back into place. Then i applied some super strength epoxy, and cleaned up , taped the binding down , and left it to harden with the lamp on it.When hard I needed to scrape it and sand a little.I also tried solvent glue and tried without the lamp which all failed.The end result was good however.Len

[Bob Steinarsson]

Thanks! It worked perfectly