Re: Newbie needs some help to fine tune the process.
Since you are going for clear, I suggest lower current densities... 4.5 - 6 amps per sq. ft. It will help keep the parts from turning yellow.
Some shine will be lost during ano. Try only .5mil thickness.
When you strip your parts, you will be able to tell what the alloy is. Heavy smut will be either 2xxx or 7xxx. Little or no smut will be 5xxx or 6xxx.
I have found that 2xxx and 7xxx alloys only need 3/4 of the run time. You can adjust your run times accordingly, and have good results.
Yeah, get that stainless out of there... it's really important. Home Depot sells aluminum screws.
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