Lacquer paints dry to a hard shell, leaving a very thin paint film. For these reasons, lacquer is a good undercoat for any other paint product. Lacquer can be over-coated with other lacquer, paints, or enamels and acrylics. Lacquer and Enamel Top Coats. Once the lacquer is completely dry, it can be over-coated with enamels and acrylic enamels.