01-04-2011, 08:40 AM
I did mention the widening of cracks if necessary. Milliput may be pushed into cracks with a wetted blade, i.e. a Stanley knife blade. The back reinforcement is also important to stabilise the plastic either side of the crack as this prevents the filler from cracking out at a later stage - though Milliput possesses very good adhesion when hardened. I agree with Mark; the cleaning out of cracks is not an easy task, though household bleach can sometimes work (it must be very thoroughly washed off afterwards).
I would opt for a full respray, with a crack system as extensive as the ones in your set. Fill, rub down with 600 grade wet/dry used wet with soap lubricant. Use this to flat the whole cabinet surface. Spray with primer, flat again and apply several coats of gloss spray, flatting lightly as needed. Flat final coat with 1000 grade wet/dry and buff with T-cut or Brasso for a lovely soft gleaming cabinet. Done well and with due care, it will not look 'sprayed' or painted at all.
-Tony
I would opt for a full respray, with a crack system as extensive as the ones in your set. Fill, rub down with 600 grade wet/dry used wet with soap lubricant. Use this to flat the whole cabinet surface. Spray with primer, flat again and apply several coats of gloss spray, flatting lightly as needed. Flat final coat with 1000 grade wet/dry and buff with T-cut or Brasso for a lovely soft gleaming cabinet. Done well and with due care, it will not look 'sprayed' or painted at all.
-Tony
