smokin5s Posted February 19, 2018 Report Share Posted February 19, 2018 ok guys, this has been driving me crazy for a while now and I was hoping someone has a secret to keeping your backup camera clean when it's raining / snowing / etc.. outside. With Ohio weather sucking so badly, it seems like 6 out of 7 days a week the camera is too dirty to use. Any secrets? I've tried topcoat F11 and that didn't help at all, also wax and rain-x... no go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 Sweet Posted February 19, 2018 Report Share Posted February 19, 2018 I usually just lick the end of my thumb and give the camera a quick wipe before I get in the car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted February 19, 2018 Report Share Posted February 19, 2018 Hydrophobic properties only really work when there is airflow present to move the water off. It's a design thing. Best practice I have had over the years used to wipe off the cameras as I leave my vehicle and or approach it getting back in Sent from my Galaxy Note 8 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grudes Posted February 19, 2018 Report Share Posted February 19, 2018 I usually just lick the end of my thumb and give the camera a quick wipe before I get in the car +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POS VETT Posted February 19, 2018 Report Share Posted February 19, 2018 Install a window washer nozzle and its accouterments. Point the nozzle at the camera lens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BStowers023 Posted February 19, 2018 Report Share Posted February 19, 2018 Yeah it pisses me off too. I try to wipe it every time I remember but I almost never remember until I need it. I just go back to the old school way of driving and use my mirrors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ODoyle Posted February 19, 2018 Report Share Posted February 19, 2018 Same in my Impala. I dont remember until I need it; by then I say FUCK IT and use the mirrors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs.cos Posted February 19, 2018 Report Share Posted February 19, 2018 I usually just lick the end of my thumb and give the camera a quick wipe before I get in the car Same Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokin5s Posted February 20, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2018 I normally end up using my mirrors and I clean it off when I get out, but I also always back into parking spots so it's easier to get out.... that's typically where my problem comes in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted February 20, 2018 Report Share Posted February 20, 2018 Mine is always dirty. It beeps when I'm about to hit something so whatever. Install a window washer nozzle and its accouterments. Point the nozzle at the camera lens. accoutrements Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGGU Posted February 20, 2018 Report Share Posted February 20, 2018 My VW has the camera that hides away so I never end up worrying about this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trouble Maker Posted February 20, 2018 Report Share Posted February 20, 2018 My VW has the camera that hides away so I never end up worrying about this. It seems like maybe the Germans in general are on this bandwagon; I've seen it on an MBZ GLC300 and after doing some digging it seems to be on other models of theirs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o0n8 Posted February 20, 2018 Report Share Posted February 20, 2018 My VW has the camera that hides away so I never end up worrying about this. This Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sully Posted February 20, 2018 Report Share Posted February 20, 2018 First World Problems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiji ST Posted February 20, 2018 Report Share Posted February 20, 2018 (edited) *Sully beat me to it..... Edited February 20, 2018 by Fiji ST Sully Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokin5s Posted February 20, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2018 First World Problems I get it... my 50k lincoln has a backup camera that only works half the time... waaaaaa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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