Stealth Pilot said the following on 10/10/2009 18:44:

matt paints are porous and dont protect as well.

the standard response to this nonsense question is always that you can
paint the aircraft you own in any colour scheme you wish. so why dont
you go and do it. (btw claus didnt ask the question)

Stealth Pilot


Also, if you are at war you don't want your aircraft glinting nicely
in the night sky over enemy territory, moonlight or by searchlight.