I have a few projects on the go which are quite difficult to get a perfect initial lay of carbon fibre. Is it possible to do the initial layer of decorative carbon fibre, followed by a layer of unidirectional carbon fibre - let it cure, remove from the mold to check for an acceptable decorative pattern, then reinstall into the mold for further layers of reinforcement? The initial few layers will be vacuum bagged prior to removal for inspection, as well as the remaining reinforcement layers.

The finished product needs an amount of structural strength which will be assisted by the addition of various carbon fibre flat bar, box sections etc.

Sorry if this is a real beginners question and thanks in advance for any help.

Yes ... I add "moulded in" fasteners and additional reinforcement that way ...

Also if I want to add a "corrugated" inside layer to improve stiffness, without any risk of print through, I have done the first few layers as infusion, then cured and added more layers by vacuum bagging.

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