Why are there several overlapping coats of paint that are peeling off? I thought this was the new and flashy Boeing plane? The airline was Scoot.

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[โ€“] 26 points 1 year ago
  • Wing flexing โ†’ causes microcracks in paint
  • UV exposure โ†’ leads to fading and degradation
  • Temperature changes โ†’ cause thermal stress
  • Chemicals (de-icing fluids, fuel) โ†’ damage coating
  • Maintenance wear โ†’ walking, tools cause abrasion
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