Can magnet ball mounts be painted and still hold the camera as strong?

[cmmitchell24]

I was wondering if the magnetic ball mounts can be painted and it still hold the camera just as strong?

[TomMac]

I have painted some of mine flat black ( cameras too ) and no difference noted

[steve_t]

I have also painted some of mine matte black. The paint does come off the mount and get on the camera though if you're worried about the camera getting marked