Any experience installing stud inserts?

[djrjems]

Hey gang. I'm considering embarking on a project guitar. 6 or 7 years ago I refinished/rebuilt an RG770. Through that experience I learned to leave the finish work to the pros, but am pretty comfortable with complete assembly as a result.

I've got my eye on some aftermarket Ibanez guitar bodies. One thing I'm a bit nervous about is installing the stud inserts into the body for the trem stud posts. According to the edge manual these are just tapped in with a hammer.

Does anyone have experience installing these? Are they supposed to be installed before the body is clearcoated, or after?

Any experiences you could share would be greatly appreciated!