Abstract: A masking profile for use in painting the transitional area between motor vehicle windshields embedded in profile members or gaskets and the motor vehicle body. The masking profile is constructed with two profile legs at an angle relative to one another and with an adhesive coating on at least one profile leg. A shorter L-leg is for engaging behind the lip of the profile member or gasket holding the vehicle windshield, which lip contacts the body region to be painted. Additionally, a longer L-leg is for gluing onto the outer surface of the windshield and/or on body surfaces.