Why does the Finder "undo" my icon improvements?

I have the following problem:
I use CocoThumbX or GraphicConverter to create large-size Finder icons for JPEG files. In the Finder, the icon changes for just a second or two to what I want. Right after that, the icon reverts to its formerly blurry appearance.
Clearly, something in the Finder settings is doing this, but I can't figure out what it is. Any ideas?

MO'Connell wrote:
First of all, the shuffle will never show a steady green light as long as it's mounted by the finder. That's how you not only know it's charged, but safe to remove. Which is why I posted the question.
We're at cross-purposes here... EJECTing the shuffle will still allow it to
charge NORMALLY (eg to green). However, I didn't know abou the rest of your
requirement
Secondly, my seven year old son only has access to the dock. My user is always locked, so he CAN'T just right click on things in the finder.
I want him to be able to put the shuffle on the dock, let it charge, and then take it off without ever interfacing with the computer. Ever.
This problem must be a 10.5.2 thing, BUT isolating your son from your computer can also be accomplished by buying an iPod USB Power Adaptor (see store.apple.com ) which allows charging without a computer.
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