Fast paint question

[Zeal]

Tried searching the forums but so many topics popped up and it just got nuts...

I got my hands on a Black Danny plug (Wood), I want to paint over that original color and make it solid White or a Solid Yellow.

Any special paint that I need for this? How many coats should I use? Any brands I should use (I have a Lowes and a Home Depot around here and some small places that might carry some paint/spray paint)? Any specific steps I should take painting it? I just don't want to ruin the action putting too much paint on (and of course not having the paint wear off).

Spray can or hand painting works, hoping to do this ASAP.

Much obliged