Another Tesla design FIX, Rear view camera and rain

[coco135]

So I got frustrated from the rain dripping on the rear view camera and decided to fix Tesla design, Arts and crafts came to mind so here we go...
I had some molded plastic sitting around, those are some plastic beads that melts in boiling water which you can mold to your liking.

I molded a top cover above the rear view camera, let it dry for about 10 minutes and painted it with some glossy paint to match the rear trim.
No more blurry image when it rains...Here are some photos of the process.
The pictures don't do justice because you really cannot see it from 3ft away.

 

[GoVols!]

Did you try something like this first.?HydroView Ceramic Glass Cleaner & Coating | Chemical Guys

 

[coco135]

Did you try something like this first.?HydroView Ceramic Glass Cleaner & Coating | Chemical Guys

not that specific one but I did try ceramic coating, the issue is because of the angle the water are not "running" away but maybe I applied it wrong.
The whole process took me 3 minutes net work and 12 minutes of waiting so I didn't find it a hassle

 

[Les236]

Thanks for this tip. I have tried several coating and nothing works as you say because of the angle rain doesn't run off.

 

[sacfan]

So I got frustrated from the rain dripping on the rear view camera and decided to fix Tesla design, Arts and crafts came to mind so here we go...
I had some molded plastic sitting around, those are some plastic beads that melts in boiling water which you can mold to your liking.

I molded a top cover above the rear view camera, let it dry for about 10 minutes and painted it with some glossy paint to match the rear trim.
No more blurry image when it rains...Here are some photos of the process.
The pictures don't do justice because you really cannot see it from 3ft away.

Did you position it over the camera while the plastic was still warm and it just stuck in place? Or did you use some other technique to get it to stay in position? I tried something much cruder than this last week - you absolutely cannot have anything extending to the sides or under the camera because it obscures the view too much. So your design looks “right on”.

 

[coco135]

Did you position it over the camera while the plastic was still warm and it just stuck in place? Or did you use some other technique to get it to stay in position? I tried something much cruder than this last week - you absolutely cannot have anything extending to the sides or under the camera because it obscures the view too much. So your design looks “right on”.

It doesn't block the view at all.
I molded it when it was warm and just shoved it into the nooks and crannies around the camera, then I looked through the camera and adjusted it till I was sure there was no blocked spots in the camera.
The great thing about this material is that you have plenty of time to adjust and fine tune the design and if you mess up then you just take it off put it in hot water again and reshape it.

Also you can remove it when you want with blowdryer.
The sun won't damage it because it become soft only around 145F

 

[nipp]

Let's model and 3d print it. Does it work well?

 

[coco135]

Let's model and 3d print it. Does it work well?

just came back from a rainy morning drive and it works well.
I don't know how to model and 3D print.

 

[nipp]

I do If you can post some more photos from different angles, it would help

 

[coco135]

I do If you can post some more photos from different angles, it would help

how will you have the dimensions though?

 

[nipp]

I have calipers and MX in my garage

 

[coco135]

I have calipers and MX in my garage

will a video help you?

 

[nipp]

Not really. I think i have enough to start. Let me see what I can do

 

[coco135]

Not really. I think i have enough to start. Let me see what I can do

I think you can screenshot the necessary images you need from this video

https://imgur.com/a/FPkXdFT

 

[coco135]

Not really. I think i have enough to start. Let me see what I can do

I also found this on eBay, which might be easier

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[nipp]

$24. Nice. I want to be that guy

 

[coco135]

$24. Nice. I want to be that guy

ya 48x on investment is not bad

 

[nipp]

Also:

that couple of screws are ideal for the mounting. Damn it's cold outside. I need a closer look. How I wish I had a 3D scanner.

 

[nipp]

Hmmm. My camera looks different. Got to be HW4 thing:

 

[coco135]

Hmmm. My camera looks different. Got to be HW4 thing:

Fancy but same principle