In various embodiments, a multi-application apparatus with two or more applicators may be used to form markings on a driving surface A profileable material may be applied to an area of the driving surface by one of the applicators during a pass of the apparatus by the area to create a first marking. The upper pressing platen assembly further comprises a backing structure, an upper backing platen coupled to the backing structure, and a pressing plate removably coupled to the upper backing platen by vacuum or electromagnetic means. The distance between the centers of the sheets lies between 1 nm and 50 nm. The front and rear frame tubes are joined by a pivot shaft so that they rotate relative to one another.