Cover for backup camera?

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dslatsh
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Does anyone know if there's a cover of some sort for the backup camera or has anyone tried to make something for it? I think the placement of the camera would have been better in the middle of the trunk more, although I know they have that spot to pop the trunk but maybe could have put it a tad over so there was more of the car it's self covering the lens. Just be nice to have something shielding it so when it rains hits that more etc..
SamirD
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I was just thinking about the same thing yesterday when I had to wipe the lens for the second time in 3 days.

A simple slip on plastic cover would be nice, but I think with the wide angle of the lens, almost any cover will cut off the picture from the camera. :(
RedGeminiPA
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I'm going to apply Rain-X on mine when I do the back window and mirrors. That should help a little with crap sticking to it.
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bootymac
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Does Rain X work well on the rear window?
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RedGeminiPA wrote:I'm going to apply Rain-X on mine when I do the back window and mirrors. That should help a little with crap sticking to it.
It should. Let us know what your findings are. It's such a small area to do that it would take more time to prep than actually apply. :lol:
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Speed_Racer
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bootymac wrote:Does Rain X work well on the rear window?

Works amazing - dew/water blows right off once you hit about 40 mph.
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