Using the agraffe cutter

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In a message dated 4/14/2001 6:21:05 PM Central Daylight Time, 
cmpiano@home.com writes:

<< Re: Using the agraffe cutterSomeone commented that they spray the agraffes 
with hi-gloss lacquer for appearance sake or to prevent tarnish.
 
 Question:  Am I right to assume you do this after installation in the plate? 
 If before, wouldn't the tool ruin the finish when installing them?
 
 Thanks
 
 Carl Meyer
  >>

Carl:
We do spray the agraffes, but before reaming them with the agraffe "cutter"; 
we use a Mohawk product designed for brass primarily, called BrassLac. 
PR-J