Refreshing fitted wardrobes

[oyster]

We have fitted wardrobes in our bedroom which are made of MDF with a cover layer over the top - the cover (perhaps laminate - not sure) is coming away from the MDF in several places and looks unsightly. And the cover is in a fake oak colour, so a bit old-fashioned.

Is it possible to remove this cover and paint the underlying MDF surface? I figure this would be a lot cheaper than re-fitting entirely new wardrobes just because of the outside of them. What could be used to remove them where they seem to be very strong bonded to the MDF?

[pmanson]

Friends of ours have recently had their doors sprayed gloss white by their carpenter.

Similar process/finish to how you want paint car.

They look pretty good to be honest

[hyphen]

Heat gun?

Wear a suitable mask and open windows incase of fumes. or take door off and take it outside. Alternatively would t be easier to just go down to the local wood place and get MDF (or other wood) of same thickness cut to same size?