I have been working on R2-D2 once again, and the paint color has become my new project. Over the last few months I have tried over a half dozen different colors. While on Facebook, I noticed several R2 builders post a rattle can paint they said was a perfect match for what we call "R2 Blue".
I was skeptical that a single color would do the trick, as the paint appears to have shades of blue and purple when viewed at different angles and in various light. Needless to say, I ran to my local auto parts dealer and found a can. To my surprise, it was a perfect match!
Several cans later, I have all the parts repainted in the new blue (Dupli-Color Sonic Blue Pearl), and absolutely love it.
One problem solved!
I want to start getting into DIY robotics. I've always been more of a scientifically literate person but I can navigate computers fairly well, I have simply never thought to take the time to learn a programming language
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ReplyDeleteI tried looking up this color but I couldn’t find anything, do you have a paint color number for this blue?
ReplyDeleteAmanda, the color is Sonic Blue Pearl form Duplicolor. You can find it at any automotive supply store.
ReplyDeleteI started experimenting with the blue R2 color, my own Volvo, brilliant blue code 476 didnt work. Thanx to your post i'm convinced I should try Ford ;-)
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ReplyDeleteAwesome article, do you think we could spread your work in our community @ Robotics for adults ? Thank you in advance.
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