My 2012 version came with a complimentary hole in this area, so when the stuff came off the cowl I put rubber grommets in.
These help keep the cowl off the paint (no 3m tape)
I also glued a shaped piece of chamois leather on the cowel.
Has worked well for several years now
Ha! Good idea, I have the holes as well but never thought of a grommet. Thanks for the tip.
