Well, I can understand the frustration of fibergeek. It happens to even the best of us. I'm a member of a couple of other forums, and I really hate it when people don't do their homework, then ask questions expecting miracles to occur.
dax89, I'll attempt to help you out, but without more information this is really a stab in the dark. Possible things that could be going wrong:
- Acid concentration too high
- Insufficient anodizing time
- unsuitable current density for good dyeing quality
those are just some thoughts off the top of my head. If you haven't done so already, you should definately read through the new LCD anodizing instructions. They will give you a much deeper understanding of the anodizing process, and will allow you to troubleshoot many of your problems yourself.
My best tip for you is to keep a journal. Every time you anodize, record all pertinent information. This will become invaluable after a few batches, helping you to determine exactly what is going wrong, and what is going right.
Also, if you are wanting to try something new, only change 1 variable at a time. Varying multiple variables is a great way to run yourself in circles.
Hope it helps, and I look forward to more information about your setup.[/list]