On Mon, 29 Dec 2014 12:33:37 -0500, "Don Phillipson"
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I have a basic prepaid cellphone. (Not a smart phone). It's black, and
I'm constantly misplacing it, especially in the car. If it was a
brighter color, it would be easier to find.

Instead of paint, a couple of inches of fluorescent adhesive
tape will meet the OP's need.

In order not to misplace small thumb drives, I attach a foot of
bright ribbon to each.
I put them on a bright lanyard