Hi, im just starting out doing cf work. I was wondering what epoxy resin should i use and where to get it. im planning on making cf parts for motorcycles. i would like the end result to have a uv protected top layer the is smooth and shiny to the touch. thanks in advance.
It all depends on what your supplier has and what finishes you use. (if you read a few more older posts you will get an idea of what people use!)
I think for an easy finish find a UV stable resin (ask supplier, look in Evans sig for a respectible supplier 
). That will make your finishings easier.
or get normal resin and buy UV protective finishing layers (ie gelcoat,topcoat)
Any epoxy resin should do. Some cure to an amber tint while others stay somewhat clear. Most of them are not uv inhibited so you’ll need to compensate for that some how. The resin has nothing do with whether or not how shiny your parts are going to be. It all depends on your process.