Originally Posted by
Lemonade
Keep in mind that paint isn't just design. It is corrosion prevention. That is why jet blue does it. I guess the skin gets the same attention as the leather seats.
Not that this is correct, but I was told it started an eddy current inspection of the rivets, and due to schedules, unplanned mtx, weather, etc was brought back in service before it was completed or could be repainted.
Who knows but I doubt it is random paint stripping if that was the case we would see it on more than just one airframe.