I'm interested in your opinions: I am working with a vendor of wood (maple) products, and need to make a decision whether I'd like to order them pre- stained and clearcoated, or unfinished.

Will I likely have gumminess issues, etc. engraving a prefinished item? I plan on spraying the engraving (which will be masked) with clearcoat after the fact, or sealing and spraying with a color.

Thanks much