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Can I just use more paint instead of filling cracks?

No. Paint is a thin coating, not a structural filler. Cracks will "telegraph" through new paint almost immediately as the building naturally moves with temperature changes. Use a dedicated crack filler, and for exterior walls, use an epoxy-based filler that handles thermal expansion.

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