Potential Stupid Question Alert: Painted ABS Sensor Wire

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I’m not sure why Ford opted for the white ABS sensor wire on the driver’s side.

I noticed it before the front level, but now that the front level is done, the white cable stands out more than before.

This may be a stupid question, but is there any potential issue painting the white visible portion of this cable black? Is there a certain type of paint that would be best to use or avoid?

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I’m not sure why Ford opted for the white ABS sensor wire on the driver’s side.

I noticed it before the front level, but now that the front level is done, the white cable stands out more than before.

This may be a stupid question, but is there any potential issue painting the white visible portion of this cable black? Is there a certain type of paint that would be best to use or avoid?

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Cut it off...replace it with a stainless braided cable...
 

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The more I think of it why not just a piece of black plastic tubing? Make a slit down the side and slip it on and a couple pieces of black electrical tape to hold it and you're done.
 

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I'd prefer black plastic tubing. It will provide additional protection as well.

I got into a serious pickle last year when a tree branch decided to poke a hole in my brake line.
 

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I’m not sure why Ford opted for the white ABS sensor wire on the driver’s side.

I noticed it before the front level, but now that the front level is done, the white cable stands out more than before.

This may be a stupid question, but is there any potential issue painting the white visible portion of this cable black? Is there a certain type of paint that would be best to use or avoid?

F1C85013-7EB7-4619-A640-ED2026740090.png
https://www.amazon.com/Permanent-Pa...ords=black+paint+marker&qid=1657014715&sr=8-5
 

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