Applicators for applying masking material to surfaces

An applicator for applying a masking material to a target surface while translating in an application direction along the target surface, the target surface including a masked portion to be masked with the masking material and an unmasked portion on an opposite side of the masking material than the masked portion, the masking material comprising an adhesive tape and a masking sheet configured to be held in place on the target surface by the adhesive tape, the applicator comprising:

• a body;
• an applicator system attached to the body and configured to apply the masking material to the target surface with a substantially straight edge as the body is translated in the application direction;
• a dispenser system attached to the boxy, the dispenser system being configured to support a supply of the masking material and to dispense the masking material to the applicator system;
• and
• a guide member attached to the body proximate the applicator system in a trailing position following the applicator system as the body is translated in the application direction, the guide member including a guide surface facing the target surface, the guide surface configured to press the adhesive tape of the masking material against the target surface after the applicator system applies the masking material to the target surface.