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      11-15-2022, 08:38 PM   #1
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Rear view camera in the rain sucks

Has anyone had any good results with anti-fog or waterproofing their rear view camera lenses?
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      11-15-2022, 09:12 PM   #2
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Cat Crap. No, don't run to the litter box.
I use this on my NODs, works great, works on just about any lens but will need to be reapplied after washing. Little tub lasts a long time. Not a panacea though.

https://tnvc.com/shop/tnvc-field-cle...t-accessories/
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      11-16-2022, 03:08 PM   #3
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Is it the camera lense being dirty.....
Just the way the air flows....it's always filthy in the back.

Add wind/speed driven water that is picking up dirt/oil from the roads as it splashes..
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      11-16-2022, 03:20 PM   #4
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Is it the camera lense being dirty.....
Just the way the air flows....it's always filthy in the back.

Add wind/speed driven water that is picking up dirt/oil from the roads as it splashes..
Yeah I know, but my GLE43 coupe had a hidden rear cam that was covered by a little door that would open when putting the car in reverse. Never had that issue. Surprising how easily my X6 can gets so dirty and makes the camera useless.
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      11-16-2022, 03:52 PM   #5
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I keep the cars pretty well *sealed, coated, waxed*, whatever fad word of the day....

But nothing topical is going to just fix the issue - exposed lense in the dirtiest portion of the car.
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      11-16-2022, 09:42 PM   #6
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Other brands (Porsche for one I think) have washers to clean dirty rear cameras.
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      11-20-2022, 01:20 PM   #7
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I'm on my 5th and 6th X5 and they've all had that issue, especially in winter. And has been said, everything I've tried hasn't helped. I've taken to shoving a Kleenex in my pocket and doing a quick wipe when I return to the car, so at least it starts off clean.
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Cat Crap. No, don't run to the litter box.
I use this on my NODs, works great, works on just about any lens but will need to be reapplied after washing. Little tub lasts a long time. Not a panacea though.

https://tnvc.com/shop/tnvc-field-cle...t-accessories/
I see amazon has it as well. They made me give back my NODs, but I'm going to give it a try on the camera lens, thanks for the tip!
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