Liquipel?

[Kneeoil]

I just read in Popular Science about a process that coats both the exterior and interior of a cell phone with nanoparticles leaving it waterproof. They say it works great for iPhone and the Galaxy series. Anyone tried anything similar?

 

[kmoore11]

I saw an article about this company a few months ago, and have told all my iPhone-toting friends to try it, but none have. I did send them a message requesting support for the GS3, since the only Galaxy ones they have listed when you click 'Buy Now' are the Nexus and GS2.

Videos on their site are awesome.

 

[CGNY87]

Check out user soldierknowsbest on youtube. He tried it on the iphone. Said it works if its a quick drop in water but extended time in water breaks the screen. Phone still worked just not the screen.

 

[Covart]

I just read in Popular Science about a process that coats both the exterior and interior of a cell phone with nanoparticles leaving it waterproof. They say it works great for iPhone and the Galaxy series. Anyone tried anything similar?

Been using acf-50 since 2008. Had an electronic timer sprayed with this stuff and left in water for months. Acf 50 used primarily for race prepped motorcycle electrics to prevent possible shorting during rain races.

This looks like something similar and maybe a newer way to waterproof electronics?

 

[Jasonpwms129]

For new info

 

[sorka]

I guess the equivalent of snake oil seeps into everything.

Leo Laporte tried this on his iphone and then dunked it. Killed it in 2 seconds. Same thing as slick 50 for your engine.

 

[john_g]

I guess the equivalent of snake oil seeps into everything.

Leo Laporte tried this on his iphone and then dunked it. Killed it in 2 seconds. Same thing as slick 50 for your engine.

I really don't think snake oil comes into this! I remember hearing about this sort of water-resistant coating years ago in connection with, I think, the use of commerial equipment by the military.

What this process doesn't do is water-proof anything. What it does do is coat items with a water-repellant coating which works to stop water drops seeping in through small gaps.

Dunking something into water is totally different from exposing it to, say, rain. Not only is it far more aggressive, there is also the effect of pressure acting to force the water into the phone. This is why there are different IP ratings for water-resistance and water-proofing.

So, if you intend to drop your phone down the loo (how does this ever happen, let alone be common?!), then Liquipel is unlikely to save your iPhone but, if you are a serious phone user who needs to feel confident about using their phone whilst walking through a rain shower, then Liquipel could be just the thing for your Android.

 

[sorka]

I really don't think snake oil comes into this! I remember hearing about this sort of water-resistant coating years ago in connection with, I think, the use of commerial equipment by the military.

What this process doesn't do is water-proof anything. What it does do is coat items with a water-repellant coating which works to stop water drops seeping in through small gaps.

Dunking something into water is totally different from exposing it to, say, rain. Not only is it far more aggressive, there is also the effect of pressure acting to force the water into the phone. This is why there are different IP ratings for water-resistance and water-proofing.

So, if you intend to drop your phone down the loo (how does this ever happen, let alone be common?!), then Liquipel is unlikely to save your iPhone but, if you are a serious phone user who needs to feel confident about using their phone whilst walking through a rain shower, then Liquipel could be just the thing for your Android.

Snake oil. Show me a double blind peer reviewed study published in a widely accepted scientific journal to prove otherwise.

Seriously, people *STILL* believe this crap???????