ATG is a great product and is useful for many applications but it does take a little getting used to.  It’s more a “film” than a tape and that means it can become a clingy mess if you don’t handle it carefully.

To apply ATG without an applicator gun: Hold the roll of tape in one hand.  Peel back a tab of both the brown protective paper and the film with your other hand.  Place it, sticky side down, on your board.  Run your finger along the protective paper – from the end tab up to the roll (which is still in your hand) – to make the film grab hold of your board.   Tear off the strip at the roll.

Rub your finger over the protective paper, along the whole length of the tape strip, one more time. Peel back and discard the protective paper. All that’s left on the board is a nice, flat strip of sticky film.

Applying tape with an applicator gun: Position the outer red roller where you’d like the strip of tape to begin.  Depress the trigger and pull the gun back along the board, pushing down lightly on the gun so that the tape grips the board.  Release the trigger, press down slightly on the roller and lift the gun – the film will tear easily off from the roll with this press and lift action.

Removing ATG: Simply rub your finger firmly over the applied film and it’ll bead up into a little ball of adhesive or if you prefer you can use the ATG Pick Up Stick. Works great and lasts forever.