My main focus was to give the Qubeley an eerily shiny, glossy look, so I painted the whole thing.
I tried to replicate candy paint techniques, but getting the white clear coat just right was difficult. I wanted it to be whiter, but it ended up looking more bluish-white, with a strong silver undercoat. I might have been able to make it whiter with a few more coats.
I also painted the parts separately, using gold for the ducts to add a pop of color.
Despite all that, I ended up compromising and not painting the intended details like the underside of the shoulder armor and the soles of the feet. It seems like I put a lot of effort into it, but it ended up being a bit of a shortcut.

HGUC Qubeley (fully painted) | らんちゃん's Gunpla works