Rear camera

[Dondix]

While I love this camera and use it continually while driving, we live in the Northwest, where it rains....a lot. Yes, it does. When it rains, the water runs off the metal “Tesla” identification strip right onto the camera lens, making it impossible to view. Tesla should make a metal shield, like the bill on a baseball cap, to go just above the camera to give us at least a better chance of using the camera. I think this would be a great improvement, especially at night when the camera is so very much appreciated.

 

[GaryREM]

People have been complaining about this since the first backup cameras came out and I have yet to see any solution to the problem for any car.

 

[Ande]

Maybe because watching rear camera whine driving is.... Less common..... Luckily

 

[trm2]

I put a glass sealant on the camera lense, works wonders for having the water fly off.

 

[Dondix]

I put a glass sealant on the camera lense, works wonders for having the water fly off.

Thanks. I’ll give this a try. What brand did you use? If you could help, that would be fabulous. And thanks for the helpful reply.

 

[RCWtristan]

People have been complaining about this since the first backup cameras came out and I have yet to see any solution to the problem for any car.

Actually, Volkswagen has a good fix. Am trying to sell my 2017 VW since I got my "S" two months ago.. VW puts their camera behind the VW emblem which acts like a door that swings up when you put car in Reverse. Camera stays dry and clean. Even in carwash. Leave it to the Germans...

 

[MikeBur]

Thanks. I’ll give this a try. What brand did you use? If you could help, that would be fabulous. And thanks for the helpful reply.

I use RainX, though any hydrophobic coating should work.

 

[trm2]

Thanks. I’ll give this a try. What brand did you use? If you could help, that would be fabulous. And thanks for the helpful reply.

I use Adam’s. Glass Sealant | Best Glass Sealant | Car Detailing Supplies
I also use a lot of their products like their coatings

 

[Christopher1]

Don't go for the vw solution..
Water gets in when it's rain. And it's usually stuck in the winter.

 

[trm2]

Oh, if there is interest in Adam’s stuff, I can contact Adam to see if I can have him create a discount code for here like he has from other places.

 

[Julie's MS]

While I love this camera and use it continually while driving, we live in the Northwest, where it rains....a lot. Yes, it does. When it rains, the water runs off the metal “Tesla” identification strip right onto the camera lens, making it impossible to view. Tesla should make a metal shield, like the bill on a baseball cap, to go just above the camera to give us at least a better chance of using the camera. I think this would be a great improvement, especially at night when the camera is so very much appreciated.

Range Rover might have solved the problem. Lets hope some of this tech finds it's way into the new versions of the Tesla's.

Rear Washer jet for rear camera (Video 4.32)