Can you buy CF sheets from Halfords ??
I can see a couple of winter projects 
What do you do to make he cf smooth. Do you use any lacquer ??
I know these questions maybe a bit lame but never done anything like this 
Your questions are not lame, I am here to help any member that requires some advice.
Unfortunately, Halfords don't sell CF. It is also extremely expensive. You can buy it on Fleebay. I also have a very large stock, which I do sell on to those who want some.
As you can see in the next couple of photo's, it is nice & shineeeeee, compared previous posts. I achieved this by flatting back the resin, then I applied a coat of Epoxy resin to strengthen the tray. I then flatted that back & applied 1 & 1/2 coats of Lechler Mega-Lack, which is equivalent to 4 coats of medium solids lacquer and expensive but is very cost effective.
Here is how I have to rectify the problem with the belly pan, for the scrutes. The belly pan has to be able to hold half the amount of oil that is in the engine. I have a cut out for the side stand which has now been ditched & I need fill in that are to allow the belly pan to be within the regulations for racing.
These are the materials used.
Lay the CF on a polished flat board and apply the mixed resin.
Once cured, pull away the CF sheet but be gentle, use plastic filler spreaders as wedges to lift the sheet.
I now have a fairly flexible piece of CF, to bend & shape.
