I am also looking for protection in this area. Our two dogs entering and exiting likely will scratch the paint. I installed a simple strip of PPF in this area of our former BMW X3. Was virtually invisible (in spite of amateur installation). It showed only minor scratches after 3.5 years of use. The paint beneath I am sure was undamaged. I am about to have PPF installed on the MY and may try to talk installer into additionally covering that small bumper area at no charge.