Lacquer in pressurized dispensers provides a quick, convenient method for painting small objects or areas. It can be applied on metal, wood, paper, linoleum, masonry, glass, leather, or fibre, and over bare or previously painted surfaces such as furniture, machinery, tools, radiators, window frames, trim, shutters, garden implements, and electrical and electronic equipment. For maximum corrosion resistance on metals, a quick-drying lacquer-resistant inhibiting primer should be applied as a first coat. Surfaces to be sprayed should be clean, dry, and free from oily or greasy films. High gloss surfaces should be scuffed with steel wool before spraying.

It should be noted that application of lacquer on certain coatings (depending upon type and age of the film) or on plastics can result in lifting or crazing. A small test area should be sprayed to determine any unsatisfactory results. This will show up in a few minutes if an unfavorable condition exists.