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Originally Posted by Gabe
The main reason why you cannot (especially this year) is that inspectors will not be able to see at a glance if you are using illegal batteries.
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There's actually a better reason to not paint the battery. Some paints contain solvents which can weaken the plastic case, or cause it to become very sensitive to cracking. The inspectors can't tell at a glance whether the battery is covered in a nice, safe acrylic, or a solvent-based, plastic-eating mess.
On the other hand, I think the general consensus is that labelling the battery with a self-adhesive label (distinct from tape, because of <R35>), permanent marker or conventional paint marker won't hurt it, and is not considered a "modification". (I don't think the Q&A has ever ruled on this, but realistically, you're probably not going to get any grief from the inspectors over
a little writing on the side, as long as the battery isn't damaged, and the model information is visible.)