An applicator assembly for applying a liquid to at least one fastener includes a housing, a vat body, at least one applicator roller pair, and at least one removal roller pair. The housing includes a sidewall assembly. The sidewall assembly extends between and to a bottom end and a top end. The vat body is disposed within the sidewall assembly. The vat body extends between and to a bottom side and a top side. The vat body forms a liquid cavity at the top side. The at least one applicator roller pair is disposed within the liquid cavity. The at least one applicator roller pair includes a first applicator roller and a second applicator roller. The at least one removal roller pair is disposed between the liquid cavity and the top end. The at least one removal roller pair includes a first removal roller and a second removal roller.