Metal accessory to protect entry sill plastic

Accessory available from my dealership. Yep, $200 for all 4 door sills. The ones for the rear doors are pretty useless however, but the front ones are pretty effective and look good.

 

I've seen aftermarket hard clear plastic cover for that sill panel on Corvettes.
Never seen those for Prius.

OP's idea on clear tape may work.
Perhaps, another option for appearance, remove the panel (both sides) and completely upholster with Alcantara?

 

perhaps this is an option. made from stainless steel and it's also offered in black.

 

They're not illuminated anymore? For the best. Our '10 came with illuminated door sills (on the front doors, similar but unlit in the rear), and right from the get-go I thought it was silly. And just one more thing to run the 12 volt down. About on par with auto-folding mirrors.

Still there's the question: why the hell should you have to pay extra for these little bits. Why not make them standard, and practical/durable. Rhetorical que$tion, I know...

 

Where did you find those?

 

@Blackat , found it on aliexpress. use keywords '2023 prius threshold' with the search. i find the shipping a bit much hence hoping to find other sellers with better prices.