Metal surfaces treated with non-conductive metal oxides having enhanced non-conductive characteristics are disclosed. Durability and bond strength to polymer and metal surfaces is improved relative to non-treated metal surfaces. Methods of using metal surfaces with at least one non-conductive metal oxide...http://www.google.de/patents/US5942333?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US5942333 - Non-conductive coatings for underwater connector backshells