Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion Discussion forum for the First Generation Audi Q5 SUV produced from 2008 to 2017

Dirty reverse camera

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 12-06-2013, 05:13 PM
  #1  
AudiWorld Member
Thread Starter
 
Kaitlyn2004's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 195
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default Dirty reverse camera

I'm quite surprised the reverse camera doesn't fold inwards like I've seen on other cars, not that I think that would necessarily SOLVE the problem...

I've found that my lens can get dirty pretty easily. Whether general driving, or raising the liftgate in rainy weather, etc... it gets dirty "fast enough"

Anything you guys do to try and keep it clean? Should I just wipe it with a tissue or something else?
Old 12-06-2013, 05:52 PM
  #2  
AudiWorld Senior Member
 
Parsec's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: New England
Posts: 935
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Kaitlyn2004
I'm quite surprised the reverse camera doesn't fold inwards like I've seen on other cars, not that I think that would necessarily SOLVE the problem...

I've found that my lens can get dirty pretty easily. Whether general driving, or raising the liftgate in rainy weather, etc... it gets dirty "fast enough"

Anything you guys do to try and keep it clean? Should I just wipe it with a tissue or something else?
I use this:
http://www.detailedimage.com/Optimum...FUho7AodSkcAxQ

but any quick detailer would work. I take 3 minutes to spray and wipe key areas once a week (license plates, hood, fender where it gets dirty behind the wheel, and backup camera). I like that product because it's a car wash and quick detailer in one product depending on the ratio you mix with water. No tissues; use a microfiber cloth. i bought a 12 pack from amazon since i go through them so fast and then throw them in the wash together when i'm almost out of clean ones.

Last edited by Parsec; 12-06-2013 at 05:55 PM.
Old 12-06-2013, 06:38 PM
  #3  
AudiWorld Super User
 
snagitseven's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: SE Massachusetts, U.S.
Posts: 14,024
Received 92 Likes on 43 Posts
Default

Great stuff. I use ONR it in the winter as I can wash the car in my garage with two buckets and only 2 gallons of water - no rinsing or hose needed. All of the Optimum products are top notch.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Bklyn_Quattro
Q7 MK 1 Discussion
10
12-29-2018 11:40 AM
Kerry G
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Coupe & Cabrio (B8)
5
05-18-2018 06:12 AM
iaflyer
Audio, Video and Security Discussion
8
03-03-2018 12:41 PM
Monsoonenough
S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
3
10-03-2015 02:59 PM
antonio007
A8 / S8 (D2 Platform) Discussion
0
09-28-2015 12:30 PM



Quick Reply: Dirty reverse camera



All times are GMT -8. The time now is 06:04 AM.