What type of paint should I use to paint a new pair of yellow Bilstein struts black?

I had the front struts replaced on my blcak car and the fact that they're yellow looks a bit ugly. I want to paint them black to match the old ones. Was wondering if I need some special heat resistant paint or something? Also, planning on leaving them on and covering the surrounding area with plastic sheets while I paint them, rather than remove them to paint them. Good / bad idea?What type of paint should I use to paint a new pair of yellow Bilstein struts black?
You'll never succesfully paint them without A) taking them off or B) sanding them down first. They dont need to be sanded back to the metal, just roughed up, since the paint needs something to form a good bond with. Painting over fresh paint is a recipe for flaking.





I wouldn't fancy your chances at getting a good result, as the area is normally caked with brake dust, which is corrosive. I believe the bilsteins are powder coated for longevity, in which case your kinda wasting your time as sooner rather than later, they'll be yellow again.What type of paint should I use to paint a new pair of yellow Bilstein struts black?
if you want to paint these black best you use black paint
brown i/e brown plus yellow equals black
You can just use regular spray paint, like ';rust olium';. It will stand the heat and moisture just fine. Give it three or four light coats of spray paint- you should only need one or two cans. Good luck!!!