To protect paint on motorcycle side covers from boot rubbing I have used a clear adhesive plastic film, the type used to cover school books etc. It is generally available from hardware stores or stores selling stationary.
It could be applied in a strip slightly wider than the bonnet strap and would be almost invisible. I doubt it would cause different paint fade and can be easily removed on a warm sunny day or after gently heating with a hair drier.

Peter

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