Check out this solution, a custom 3d-printed faceplate to cover up the imperfections and also hold it in nice and snug. Many thanks to Dave for this! It was perfect, it just popped in on the first try...
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Reminder. The surface is not wood; it's photo printed material. Wax furniture crayons do not work. Not sure about those tubes of liquid colour, but I doubt it will work. The ETI tape does work.
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