If this stuff really works as advertised, it’s going to be very very popular. The product is called Golden Shellback, and it claims to be…well…read for yourself:

Golden Shellback coating is a unique coating that protects critical operational equipment against damage and loss of function caused by exposure to weather and moisture. It is ideal for application in the electronics industry.

Golden Shellback coating produces a vacuum deposited film that is nonflammable, has low toxicity and has the ability to weatherproof electronic devices and other surfaces. It contains no volatile organic combustibles (VOCs). The clear, nearly non-detectable, uniform film is insoluble in solvents. When applied to clean, moisture free surfaces, such as plastic, copper, aluminum, metal, ceramic, steel, tin or glass, the coating is transparent with excellent weather proofing and anti-corrosion properties.

 

I have to say, it’s difficult to believe that it works, especially at the prices being discussed ($50-$75 for most phone/PDA devices) but people I take seriously say they’ve seen it with their own eyes, and it’s not a trick.

I’ll be keeping an eye on this. So will Ben over at Panbo.