Was the rear bumper protector standard on some trim packages?

 

Yes. But it doesn't protect anything the edge of the bumper is what needs protection.

FWIW I sprayed plasti dip on it and that looks close enough.

 

Thats a good idea

 

Spray on bed lining does an excellent job also. I used it and a yr later no nicks so far.

 

do you have a picture of that?

 

The problem with any protection is that it's the curve that gets banged up from loading and unloading not the step.

My Plasti dip, was originally meant to wrap down the curve. Unfortunately Plasti Dip just is not tough enough.

 

Forget the coatings.

When I am going to load or unload an item that might do damage I just lay down my custom cut piece of color coordinated short tight nap carpet with a durable foam backing on it. I picked a nap that allows heavy items to slide easily and without abrasion.
Be picky when choosing the carpet and get a piece that is not stiff and rigid.
It is cut to a size that will provide excellent protection and stay in the proper position while loading or unloading.
I keep it in the garage unless I am going to need it while underway.
Never had any damage since I started doing this.

Silverfox

 

When I was using that solution I found that the carpet could be wedged under the edge of the cargo floor. That holds it in place and then you can just fold it over ready for the unloading.