I understand how some chemicals would present shipping issues. Unless I am mistaken, some things like the anodizing dyes and sealers should be able to ship without problems.
I saw where you are getting a power supply with Fibergeek’s help, and that he directed you to an acid concentration chart for various types of anodizing. So, you are off to a good re-start. You have to control all critical process factors within certain tolerances, and then you will be successful.
So far, from what I have read, it looks like you have learned that properly controlling the current, having the right acid concentration for the current density you will be using, and operating within a certain temperature range are 3 of the keys to success.
One key I am not sure if you understand or not that is a part of this group (actual anodizing, versus part preperation and the post anodizing dye/seal process), is properly calculating the required current for a given part size, and the anodizing time for the current density. The other is you have to have good connections, especially the one on the work piece that will be submerged in the electrolyte acid solution, otherwise the whole electrical end of this will be full of ups and downs.
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