[Texasrocker]

The very best way to repair "cracks" in bakelight cabs, is to use a small amt of "JB Weld" inside the cabinet after the interior is cleaned throughly ( apply sparingly over the crack on interior of cabinet). Using paper masking-tape to hold cabinet structure from the outside orig surface in-place will allow for proper amt of JB Weld on the inside of cabinet to be held together. JB Weld also works well as a "filler", for any missing bakelight chips, and can be carefully sanded down to accept the new paint job. For a very good "spray-can" finish, Rustoleum brand Appliance- Paint (types),.. spray can enamels work very well on bakelight! Allow 24 hrs to dry! The "shine" of Rustoleum appliance-type colors matches original bakelight finishes indeed!! Avail in several different colors also!! PS,.. Ive seen a "hippo" try to strip before, but Ive never tried to strip a hippo in "bakelight" before!! Im sure it can be done!!