stackyFACTSBeyond reflecting sunlight, a blindingly white exterior makes it incredibly easy for maintenance crews to spot dark trails of leaking hydraulic fluid or rogue oil streaks. A colorful, heavily patterned paint job would effectively camouflage severe mechanical failures, turning visual inspections into a terrifying guessing game.
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