I put 2 layers of Helitape on that area of my Stumpjumper. I had the giant Mudhugger on for 1 winter… and the helitape genuinely looks like someone has spent 5 mins on it with an orbital sander! Those things are vicious!!!
Used helitape with large Mudhugger rears last winter, helitape is crap. Which is why switched to double layers of Gorilla tape. All good now, just leave the Gorila tape on all year. Function before fashion.