{"id":110,"date":"2016-04-25T09:25:53","date_gmt":"2016-04-25T09:25:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ixen-robotics.com\/blog\/?p=110"},"modified":"2016-05-09T04:22:11","modified_gmt":"2016-05-09T04:22:11","slug":"building-bb-8-part-3-painting-dome-assembly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ixen-robotics.com\/blog\/building-bb-8-part-3-painting-dome-assembly\/","title":{"rendered":"Building BB-8: Part 3 \u2013 Painting the Dome Assembly"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In order to ensure that I get the exact orange that matches the BB-8 in the movie, I decided to test out various spray paints that I can find in Singapore.<!--more--><\/p>\n<style>.eic-frame-123 { width: 500px; height:500px; background-color: #eeeeee; border: 4px solid #eeeeee; }.eic-frame-123 .eic-image { border: 4px solid #eeeeee; }<\/style><div class=\"eic-container\"><div class=\"eic-frame eic-frame-123 eic-frame-2-row\" data-layout-name=\"2-row\" data-orig-width=\"500\" data-orig-border=\"4\" data-ratio=\"1\"><div class=\"eic-rows\"><div class=\"eic-row eic-child-1\" style=\"top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 50%; height: 50%;\"><div class=\"eic-image eic-image-0\" data-size-x=\"500\" data-size-y=\"375\" data-pos-x=\"0\" data-pos-y=\"-60.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ixen-robotics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/BB-8-Orange-Nippon-Pylox-Orange-Yellow-e1461575365388-768x576.jpg\" style=\"width: 500px !important;height: 375px !important;max-width: none !important;max-height: none !important;position: absolute !important;left: 0px !important;top: -60.5px !important;padding: 0 !important;margin: 0 !important;border: none !important;\" title=\"BB-8 Orange - Nippon Pylox Orange Yellow\" alt=\"BB-8 Orange - Nippon Pylox Orange Yellow\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/ixen-robotics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/BB-8-Orange-Nippon-Pylox-Orange-Yellow-e1461575365388.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox\" title=\"BB-8 Orange - Nippon Pylox Orange Yellow\" class=\"eic-image-link \"><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"eic-row eic-child-2\" style=\"bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; top: 50%; height: 50%;\"><div class=\"eic-image eic-image-1\" data-size-x=\"500\" data-size-y=\"375\" data-pos-x=\"0\" data-pos-y=\"-60.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ixen-robotics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/BB-8-Orange-Nippon-Pylox-Orange-Yellow-Comparison-e1461575312785-768x576.jpg\" style=\"width: 500px !important;height: 375px !important;max-width: none !important;max-height: none !important;position: absolute !important;left: 0px !important;top: -60.5px !important;padding: 0 !important;margin: 0 !important;border: none !important;\" title=\"BB-8 Orange - Nippon Pylox Orange Yellow Comparison\" alt=\"BB-8 Orange - Nippon Pylox Orange Yellow Comparison\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/ixen-robotics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/BB-8-Orange-Nippon-Pylox-Orange-Yellow-Comparison-e1461575312785.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox\" title=\"BB-8 Orange - Nippon Pylox Orange Yellow Comparison\" class=\"eic-image-link \"><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p>First I tried,\u00a0Nippon Pylox Orange Yellow as the colour of the spray can&#8217;s cap looks like a close match to BB-8&#8217;s colour. The BOSNY orange is too dark and their orange yellow is too light. Unfortunately Nippon Pylox Orange Yellow did not work out too well when compared to Pantone 715C which is the colour recommended by some users on the BB-8 Builders Club.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>After the first failed attempt, I decided to try both the\u00a0Nippon Pylox Deep Yellow &amp; Medium Yellow. Even though the Deep Yellow looks acceptable, I find it a little too bright.<\/p>\n<style>.eic-frame-127 { width: 500px; height:500px; background-color: #eeeeee; border: 4px solid #eeeeee; }.eic-frame-127 .eic-image { border: 4px solid #eeeeee; }<\/style><div class=\"eic-container\"><div class=\"eic-frame eic-frame-127 eic-frame-square\" data-layout-name=\"square\" data-orig-width=\"500\" data-orig-border=\"4\" data-ratio=\"1\"><div class=\"eic-image eic-image-0\" data-size-x=\"666.6666666666666\" data-size-y=\"500\" data-pos-x=\"-83.33333333333331\" data-pos-y=\"0\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ixen-robotics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/BB-8-Orange-Nippon-Pylox-Deep-Yellow-Medium-Yellow-e1461575279439-768x576.jpg\" style=\"width: 666px !important;height: 500px !important;max-width: none !important;max-height: none !important;position: absolute !important;left: -83.33333333333331px !important;top: 0px !important;padding: 0 !important;margin: 0 !important;border: none !important;\" title=\"BB-8 Orange - Nippon Pylox Deep Yellow &amp; Medium Yellow\" alt=\"BB-8 Orange - Nippon Pylox Deep Yellow &amp; Medium Yellow\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/ixen-robotics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/BB-8-Orange-Nippon-Pylox-Deep-Yellow-Medium-Yellow-e1461575279439.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox\" title=\"BB-8 Orange - Nippon Pylox Deep Yellow &amp; Medium Yellow\" class=\"eic-image-link \"><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>I decided to try using 2 colours (Orange Yellow &amp; Deep Orange) and see if that helps. First I tried using the\u00a0dark Orange Yellow as a base coat followed by the bright Deep Yellow as a top coat and the result was rather disappointing.\u00a0Then\u00a0I tried using the bright Deep\u00a0Yellow as a base coat followed by the dark\u00a0Orange\u00a0Yellow as a top coat and the result was surprisingly\u00a0much better.<\/p>\n<style>.eic-frame-132 { width: 500px; height:500px; background-color: #eeeeee; border: 4px solid #eeeeee; }.eic-frame-132 .eic-image { border: 4px solid #eeeeee; }<\/style><div class=\"eic-container\"><div class=\"eic-frame eic-frame-132 eic-frame-2-col\" data-layout-name=\"2-col\" data-orig-width=\"500\" data-orig-border=\"4\" data-ratio=\"1\"><div class=\"eic-cols\"><div class=\"eic-col eic-child-1\" style=\"top: 0; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 50%; width: 50%;\"><div class=\"eic-image eic-image-0\" data-size-x=\"375\" data-size-y=\"500\" data-pos-x=\"-60.5\" data-pos-y=\"0\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ixen-robotics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/BB-8-Paint-Orange-Yellow-Deep-Orange-e1461583338723.jpg\" style=\"width: 375px !important;height: 500px !important;max-width: none !important;max-height: none !important;position: absolute !important;left: -60.5px !important;top: 0px !important;padding: 0 !important;margin: 0 !important;border: none !important;\" title=\"BB-8 Paint Orange Yellow &amp; Deep Orange\" alt=\"BB-8 Paint Orange Yellow &amp; Deep Orange\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/ixen-robotics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/BB-8-Paint-Orange-Yellow-Deep-Orange-e1461583338723.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox\" title=\"BB-8 Paint Orange Yellow &amp; Deep Orange\" class=\"eic-image-link \"><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"eic-col eic-child-2\" style=\"top: 0; bottom: 0; right: 0; left: 50%; width: 50%;\"><div class=\"eic-image eic-image-1\" data-size-x=\"375\" data-size-y=\"500\" data-pos-x=\"-60.5\" data-pos-y=\"0\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ixen-robotics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/BB-8-Paint-Deep-Yellow-Orange-Yellow-e1461583341818.jpg\" style=\"width: 375px !important;height: 500px !important;max-width: none !important;max-height: none !important;position: absolute !important;left: -60.5px !important;top: 0px !important;padding: 0 !important;margin: 0 !important;border: none !important;\" title=\"BB-8 Paint Deep Yellow &amp; Orange Yellow\" alt=\"BB-8 Paint Deep Yellow &amp; Orange Yellow\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/ixen-robotics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/BB-8-Paint-Deep-Yellow-Orange-Yellow-e1461583341818.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox\" title=\"BB-8 Paint Deep Yellow &amp; Orange Yellow\" class=\"eic-image-link \"><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Some members in the group recommended using\u00a0Liquitex Cadmium Orange Hue and I happen to see it in a local art store. Make sure to use the Liquitex Cadmium Orange Hue and not\u00a0Liquitex Cadmium Orange Hue 2, Hue 5 or Hue 6. Even though the colour on the can looks a little light, the result is fantastic! This is the colour that I have chosen.<\/p>\n<style>.eic-frame-135 { width: 500px; height:500px; background-color: #eeeeee; border: 4px solid #eeeeee; }.eic-frame-135 .eic-image { border: 4px solid #eeeeee; }<\/style><div class=\"eic-container\"><div class=\"eic-frame eic-frame-135 eic-frame-2-col\" data-layout-name=\"2-col\" data-orig-width=\"500\" data-orig-border=\"4\" data-ratio=\"1\"><div class=\"eic-cols\"><div class=\"eic-col eic-child-1\" style=\"top: 0; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 50%; width: 50%;\"><div class=\"eic-image eic-image-0\" data-size-x=\"375\" data-size-y=\"500\" data-pos-x=\"-60.5\" data-pos-y=\"0\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ixen-robotics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/BB8-Orange-Liquitex-Cadmium-Orange-Hue-e1461575368628.jpg\" style=\"width: 375px !important;height: 500px !important;max-width: none !important;max-height: none !important;position: absolute !important;left: -60.5px !important;top: 0px !important;padding: 0 !important;margin: 0 !important;border: none !important;\" title=\"BB-8 Orange - Liquitex Cadmium Orange Hue\" alt=\"BB-8 Orange - Liquitex Cadmium Orange Hue\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/ixen-robotics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/BB8-Orange-Liquitex-Cadmium-Orange-Hue-e1461575368628.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox\" title=\"BB-8 Orange - Liquitex Cadmium Orange Hue\" class=\"eic-image-link \"><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"eic-col eic-child-2\" style=\"top: 0; bottom: 0; right: 0; left: 50%; width: 50%;\"><div class=\"eic-image eic-image-1\" data-size-x=\"500\" data-size-y=\"500\" data-pos-x=\"-123\" data-pos-y=\"0\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ixen-robotics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Liquitex-Acrylic-Spray-Paint-Cadmium-Orange-Hue.jpg\" style=\"width: 500px !important;height: 500px !important;max-width: none !important;max-height: none !important;position: absolute !important;left: -123px !important;top: 0px !important;padding: 0 !important;margin: 0 !important;border: none !important;\" title=\"Liquitex Acrylic Spray Paint Cadmium Orange Hue\" alt=\"Liquitex Acrylic Spray Paint Cadmium Orange Hue\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/ixen-robotics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Liquitex-Acrylic-Spray-Paint-Cadmium-Orange-Hue.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox\" title=\"Liquitex Acrylic Spray Paint Cadmium Orange Hue\" class=\"eic-image-link \"><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Once the colour has been selected, it is time to mask the area for painting.<\/p>\n<div class=\"fve-video-wrapper fve-image-embed fve-thumbnail-image youtube\" style=\"padding-bottom:75%;\">\n    <iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_DQlORatQM0?wmode=transparent&#038;modestbranding=1&#038;autohide=1&#038;showinfo=0&#038;rel=0\" width=\"100%\" height=\"100%\" frameborder=\"0\" webkitAllowFullScreen mozallowfullscreen allowFullScreen><\/iframe>    <\/div>\n<style>.eic-frame-137 { width: 500px; height:500px; background-color: #eeeeee; border: 4px solid #eeeeee; }.eic-frame-137 .eic-image { border: 4px solid #eeeeee; }<\/style><div class=\"eic-container\"><div class=\"eic-frame eic-frame-137 eic-frame-2-row\" data-layout-name=\"2-row\" data-orig-width=\"500\" data-orig-border=\"4\" data-ratio=\"1\"><div class=\"eic-rows\"><div class=\"eic-row eic-child-1\" style=\"top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 50%; height: 50%;\"><div class=\"eic-image eic-image-0\" data-size-x=\"500\" data-size-y=\"375\" data-pos-x=\"0\" data-pos-y=\"-60.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ixen-robotics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/BB-8-Masking-Before-Painting-e1461580041164-768x576.jpg\" style=\"width: 500px !important;height: 375px !important;max-width: none !important;max-height: none !important;position: absolute !important;left: 0px !important;top: -60.5px !important;padding: 0 !important;margin: 0 !important;border: none !important;\" title=\"BB-8 - Masking Before Painting\" alt=\"BB-8 - Masking Before Painting\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/ixen-robotics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/BB-8-Masking-Before-Painting-e1461580041164.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox\" title=\"BB-8 - Masking Before Painting\" class=\"eic-image-link \"><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"eic-row eic-child-2\" style=\"bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; top: 50%; height: 50%;\"><div class=\"eic-image eic-image-1\" data-size-x=\"500\" data-size-y=\"375\" data-pos-x=\"0\" data-pos-y=\"-60.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ixen-robotics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/BB-8-Masked-Before-Painting-e1461580030739-768x576.jpg\" style=\"width: 500px !important;height: 375px !important;max-width: none !important;max-height: none !important;position: absolute !important;left: 0px !important;top: -60.5px !important;padding: 0 !important;margin: 0 !important;border: none !important;\" title=\"BB-8 - Masked Before Painting\" alt=\"BB-8 - Masked Before Painting\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/ixen-robotics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/BB-8-Masked-Before-Painting-e1461580030739.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox\" title=\"BB-8 - Masked Before Painting\" class=\"eic-image-link \"><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Make sure to leave the paint to dry overnight before peeling the mask off.\u00a0Patience is a virtue.<\/p>\n<style>.eic-frame-138 { width: 500px; height:500px; background-color: #eeeeee; border: 4px solid #eeeeee; }.eic-frame-138 .eic-image { border: 4px solid #eeeeee; }<\/style><div class=\"eic-container\"><div class=\"eic-frame eic-frame-138 eic-frame-2-row-top-2-col\" data-layout-name=\"2-row-top-2-col\" data-orig-width=\"500\" data-orig-border=\"4\" data-ratio=\"1\"><div class=\"eic-rows\"><div class=\"eic-row eic-child-1\" style=\"top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 50%; height: 50%;\"><div class=\"eic-cols\"><div class=\"eic-col eic-child-1\" style=\"top: 0; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 50%; width: 50%;\"><div class=\"eic-image eic-image-0\" data-size-x=\"338.66666666666663\" data-size-y=\"254\" data-pos-x=\"-42.333333333333314\" data-pos-y=\"0\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ixen-robotics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/BB-8-Masked-Painted-e1461579991618-768x576.jpg\" style=\"width: 338px !important;height: 254px !important;max-width: none !important;max-height: none !important;position: absolute !important;left: -42.333333333333314px !important;top: 0px !important;padding: 0 !important;margin: 0 !important;border: none !important;\" title=\"BB-8 - Masked &amp;  Painted\" alt=\"BB-8 - Masked &amp;  Painted\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/ixen-robotics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/BB-8-Masked-Painted-e1461579991618.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox\" title=\"BB-8 - Masked &amp;  Painted\" class=\"eic-image-link \"><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"eic-col eic-child-2\" style=\"top: 0; bottom: 0; right: 0; left: 50%; width: 50%;\"><div class=\"eic-image eic-image-1\" data-size-x=\"338.66666666666663\" data-size-y=\"254\" data-pos-x=\"-42.333333333333314\" data-pos-y=\"0\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ixen-robotics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/BB-8-Removing-Masking-After-Painting-e1461580085240-768x576.jpg\" style=\"width: 338px !important;height: 254px !important;max-width: none !important;max-height: none !important;position: absolute !important;left: -42.333333333333314px !important;top: 0px !important;padding: 0 !important;margin: 0 !important;border: none !important;\" title=\"BB-8 - Removing Masking After Painting\" alt=\"BB-8 - Removing Masking After Painting\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/ixen-robotics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/BB-8-Removing-Masking-After-Painting-e1461580085240.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox\" title=\"BB-8 - Removing Masking After Painting\" class=\"eic-image-link \"><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"eic-row eic-child-2\" style=\"bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; top: 50%; height: 50%;\"><div class=\"eic-image eic-image-2\" data-size-x=\"500\" data-size-y=\"375\" data-pos-x=\"0\" data-pos-y=\"-60.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ixen-robotics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/BB-8-Dome-Assembly-Painted-e1461579980736-768x576.jpg\" style=\"width: 500px !important;height: 375px !important;max-width: none !important;max-height: none !important;position: absolute !important;left: 0px !important;top: -60.5px !important;padding: 0 !important;margin: 0 !important;border: none !important;\" title=\"BB-8  Dome Assembly Painted\" alt=\"BB-8  Dome Assembly Painted\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/ixen-robotics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/BB-8-Dome-Assembly-Painted-e1461579980736.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox\" title=\"BB-8  Dome Assembly Painted\" class=\"eic-image-link \"><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>For the silver parts, I use AMACO\u00a0Rub &#8216;n Buff silver as I prefer the results compared to using a metallic spray paint. Use it sparingly, a small amount can cover a wide area.<\/p>\n<div class=\"fve-video-wrapper fve-image-embed fve-thumbnail-image youtube\" style=\"padding-bottom:75%;\">\n    <iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3cmUnINCKyw?wmode=transparent&#038;modestbranding=1&#038;autohide=1&#038;showinfo=0&#038;rel=0\" width=\"100%\" height=\"100%\" frameborder=\"0\" webkitAllowFullScreen mozallowfullscreen allowFullScreen><\/iframe>    <\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Be careful when applying a clear coat as most will dull the metallic silver into a flat gray. SprayMax 2K clear coat produces good results but unfortunately it is not available here in Singapore and I cannot ship aerosol\u00a0spray\u00a0paint by air. I&#8217;ve tested a variety of clear coats that I can find here and as you can see from the results below, Liquitex Satin Varnish goes a pretty good job.<\/p>\n<style>.eic-frame-178 { width: 500px; height:500px; background-color: #eeeeee; border: 4px solid #eeeeee; }.eic-frame-178 .eic-image { border: 4px solid #eeeeee; }<\/style><div class=\"eic-container\"><div class=\"eic-frame eic-frame-178 eic-frame-2-row-bottom-2-col\" data-layout-name=\"2-row-bottom-2-col\" data-orig-width=\"500\" data-orig-border=\"4\" data-ratio=\"1\"><div class=\"eic-rows\"><div class=\"eic-row eic-child-1\" style=\"top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 50%; height: 50%;\"><div class=\"eic-image eic-image-0\" data-size-x=\"500\" data-size-y=\"375\" data-pos-x=\"0\" data-pos-y=\"-60.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ixen-robotics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/BB-8-Dome-Pie-Panel-Painted-Silver-768x576.jpg\" style=\"width: 500px !important;height: 375px !important;max-width: none !important;max-height: none !important;position: absolute !important;left: 0px !important;top: -60.5px !important;padding: 0 !important;margin: 0 !important;border: none !important;\" title=\"BB-8 Dome Pie Panel Painted Silver\" alt=\"BB-8 Dome Pie Panel Painted Silver\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/ixen-robotics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/BB-8-Dome-Pie-Panel-Painted-Silver-e1462601834914.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox\" title=\"BB-8 Dome Pie Panel Painted Silver\" class=\"eic-image-link \"><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"eic-row eic-child-2\" style=\"bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; top: 50%; height: 50%;\"><div class=\"eic-cols\"><div class=\"eic-col eic-child-1\" style=\"top: 0; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 50%; width: 50%;\"><div class=\"eic-image eic-image-1\" data-size-x=\"338.66666666666663\" data-size-y=\"254\" data-pos-x=\"-42.333333333333314\" data-pos-y=\"0\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ixen-robotics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/BB-8-Rub-n-Buff-Silver-768x576.jpg\" style=\"width: 338px !important;height: 254px !important;max-width: none !important;max-height: none !important;position: absolute !important;left: -42.333333333333314px !important;top: 0px !important;padding: 0 !important;margin: 0 !important;border: none !important;\" title=\"BB-8 Rub &#039;n Buff Silver\" alt=\"BB-8 Rub &#039;n Buff Silver\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/ixen-robotics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/BB-8-Rub-n-Buff-Silver-e1462601876592.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox\" title=\"BB-8 Rub &#039;n Buff Silver\" class=\"eic-image-link \"><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"eic-col eic-child-2\" style=\"top: 0; bottom: 0; right: 0; left: 50%; width: 50%;\"><div class=\"eic-image eic-image-2\" data-size-x=\"338.66666666666663\" data-size-y=\"254\" data-pos-x=\"-42.333333333333314\" data-pos-y=\"0\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ixen-robotics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/BB-8-Clear-Coat-Comparison-e1462602498298-768x576.jpg\" style=\"width: 338px !important;height: 254px !important;max-width: none !important;max-height: none !important;position: absolute !important;left: -42.333333333333314px !important;top: 0px !important;padding: 0 !important;margin: 0 !important;border: none !important;\" title=\"BB-8 Clear Coat Comparison\" alt=\"BB-8 Clear Coat Comparison\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/ixen-robotics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/BB-8-Clear-Coat-Comparison-e1462601841626.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox\" title=\"BB-8 Clear Coat Comparison\" class=\"eic-image-link \"><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>For more robotics, 3D printing and amazing Arduino projects,\u00a0check out <a href=\"https:\/\/ixen-robotics.com\/\">IXEN Robotics Singapore<\/a>\u00a0website.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In order to ensure that I get the exact orange that matches the BB-8 in the movie, I decided to test out various spray paints that I can find in Singapore.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":116,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8,13,7],"tags":[11,14,10],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v21.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\r\n<title>Building BB-8: Part 3 \u2013 Painting the Dome Assembly | IXEN Robotics Singapore | Robotics &amp; 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