Apparatus and method for burnishing a replica tape

A method of burnishing a replica tape with consistent pressure with a tool having a flat surface with an opening in it, and a spring-loaded contact member protrudes from the opening, wherein the method comprises:

• applying the flat portion of the tool on the replica tape;
• and
• moving the tool over the replica tape so that the spring-loaded contact member applies a substantially consistent pressure on the replica tape.

A tool for applying consistent pressure on a flat surface, the tool comprising:

• a long arm having a torsion spring mounted at one end thereof;
• a short arm having a first end that is rounded and capable of burnishing a replica tape;
• a second end of the short arm includes a protrusion that is configured to engage with the torsion spring such that that the short arm can pivot with respect to the long arm.