I was just having a gander at your charming resin infusion starter kit, and was wondering if it would fit my needs. I've only ever done wet hand layups in the past, so jumping straight into resin infusion vacuum bagging is a pretty big step for me. 

I would be recommending epoxy.  Polyester and Vinylester would need a wax additive to cure solid without a tack. (they cure tacky naturally in air).

I agree that peel ply makes a good grip surface.  And a light dusting of lacquer really does bring out the carbon weave under the peel ply finish yet it is still rough and matt.

Warren Penalver
Easy Composites / Carbon Mods - Technical Support Assistant