Part 2 of the R2-D2 build series - painting R2-D2 (specifically the dome). I'll show what colors I've chosen & the full painting process of the dome, panels & greebles.

Rub N Buff will also be covered since it's a popular method to give your 3D printed or fiberglass R2 dome a convincing looking metal finish. It even feels cool to the touch like metal afterward.

The same painting processes will be used on the body and legs of R2, so this video is the only one I'll be covering painting in detail. I'll therefore be referencing back to this video during the painting stages of the body and leg sections of this R2 build.

Take your time when painting R2-D2. As you'll see in the results, I rushed the priming process and while the end results were still acceptable, they could have been better - don't make the same mistake I did.

Video Chapters:
0:00 Introduction & Paint Used
1:36 Priming & Sanding
5:06 Painting the Dome
5:37 Painting Blue Parts
6:26 Polishing Defects Out
8:05 Radar Eye Assembly
11:44 Rub N Buff Time

Items used in this video & other helpful links:

- Dupli-Color Sonic Blue Pearl (CBFM0378):
https://amzn.to/3lTUArj
- Rust-Oleum Sandable Primer:
https://amzn.to/3GCXF6Z
- Rust-Oleum Metallic Aluminum:
https://amzn.to/3oIFLJO
- Rust-Oleum Clear Gloss:
https://amzn.to/3ELCrmO
- Rub N Buff - Silver Leaf:
https://amzn.to/3dDAUDm
- 4"/100mm Clear Acrylic Ball Ornament:
https://amzn.to/30e2C6w
- 3" Polishing Pad Kit For Hand Drill:
https://amzn.to/3GyutxT
- Meguiar's Ultimate Polishing Compound:
https://amzn.to/3s3iLHk

Making R2-D2 Video Series:
- Introduction to a DIY R2-D2 Build:    • R2-D2 Build Your Own - Getting starte...  
- Part 1 Making the dome:    • Make Your Own R2-D2 - Part 1. Dome pr...  
- Part 2 Painting the dome:    • Painting R2-D2 - Dome Colors, Priming...  
- Part 3 Dome lights & holoprojectors:    • R2-D2 Dome Lights - Teeces Kit, Diffu...  
- Part 4 Dome Completion:    • Making R2-D2 Part 4 - Final Dome Asse...  
- Part 5 Mark 3 Body Assembly:    • Building R2-D2 - Part 5: Body Assembl...  
- Part 6 R2 Sound System Basics:    • R2-D2 Sound System - Easy RC control ...  
- Part 7 R2 Electronic Basics:    • The Basics of R2-D2 Electronics for t...  
- Part 8 R2 Legs & Foot Drives:    • Building R2-D2 Part 8 - First Steps! ...  
- Part 9 Painting R2-D2:    • Painting R2-D2 - Plus More Finishing ...  
- Part 10 Installing Electronics:    • R2-D2 Build Part 10 - Electronics Ins...  
- Conclusion to a DIY R2-D2 Build:    • Making R2-D2 - Finishing Up The R2 Bu...  

Resources:
- Astromech R2 Builders Club Forum:
https://astromech.net/
- Mr. Baddeley's Patreon Page (source for Astromech Droid 3D print files):
  / mrbaddeley  
- Printed Droid Website File Download Page (Printed Droid Print Guide):
https://www.printed-droid.com/files/

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