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shan1997 · 06-10-2016, 10:09 AM

I feel like the camera on my back up camera is not as clear as it could be. I took it to the dealer and they said nothing is wrong with the sensor and the images I see are as good as they are going to get. It Could just be me. what could I use to clean the camera to try to make it clearer? I didn't want to use the wrong solution and mess it up. What's cleaner is good to use on the Camaro back up camera? Thanks in advance

havelegs · 06-10-2016, 10:16 AM

I always make a habit of just wiping the lens which is right above the license plate. Other than that, it won't be HD clear.

Welker2 · 06-10-2016, 10:29 AM

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I always make a habit of just wiping the lens which is right above the license plate. Other than that, it won't be HD clear.

Do the same & agree they are not HD. IMO the cameras that Chevy puts in their vehicles must be the cheapest they can find. I installed an aftermarket camera in my Vette and even my wife noticed right away that it was a lot clearer & sharper then cameras in our Camaro and Traverse

drew peacock · 06-10-2016, 10:43 AM

loada crap i never use it..

scandata · 06-10-2016, 12:54 PM

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Do the same & agree they are not HD. IMO the cameras that Chevy puts in their vehicles must be the cheapest they can find. I installed an aftermarket camera in my Vette and even my wife noticed right away that it was a lot clearer & sharper then cameras in our Camaro and Traverse

Does it still show the yellow and red overlay guides?

satxrider · 06-10-2016, 01:03 PM

Mine is 4 years old and still clear. I clean the lense about once a week with pledge.

Welker2 · 06-10-2016, 01:05 PM

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Does it still show the yellow and red overlay guides?

Yes ... here's a couple pics of the one I installed in my Vette; the screen shot was taken in the morning and, as you can see in the upper left corner, the sun was shinning towards the camera and it was still clear. When I back my Camaro out in the mornings (around the same the pic was taken) the screen is almost completely blocked out from the glare. Seriously thinking about replacing the ones in my Camaro & wife's Traverse with the same one ..

{Before anyone says anything; my driveway does have a pretty good slope to it, but, due to primarily using the camera when backing into parking spaces, I have adjusted the camera to view objects lower & closer to the rear.}

Tenring · 06-10-2016, 02:13 PM

How difficult is it to change / upgrade the camera?

CreeperRS · 06-10-2016, 02:20 PM

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Yes ... here's a couple pics of the one I installed in my Vette; the screen shot was taken in the morning and, as you can see in the upper left corner, the sun was shinning towards the camera and it was still clear. When I back my Camaro out in the mornings (around the same the pic was taken) the screen is almost completely blocked out from the glare. Seriously thinking about replacing the ones in my Camaro & wife's Traverse with the same one ..

{Before anyone says anything; my driveway does have a pretty good slope to it, but, due to primarily using the camera when backing into parking spaces, I have adjusted the camera to view objects lower & closer to the rear.}

Is that an aftermarket stereo? or OEM?

Welker2 · 06-10-2016, 02:26 PM

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Is that and aftermarket stereo? or OEM?

Aftermarket Kenwood w/NAV

shan1997 · 06-10-2016, 03:52 PM

Nice

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Originally Posted by Welker2

Yes ... here's a couple pics of the one I installed in my Vette; the screen shot was taken in the morning and, as you can see in the upper left corner, the sun was shinning towards the camera and it was still clear. When I back my Camaro out in the mornings (around the same the pic was taken) the screen is almost completely blocked out from the glare. Seriously thinking about replacing the ones in my Camaro & wife's Traverse with the same one ..

{Before anyone says anything; my driveway does have a pretty good slope to it, but, due to primarily using the camera when backing into parking spaces, I have adjusted the camera to view objects lower & closer to the rear.}

CreeperRS · 06-10-2016, 05:49 PM

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Aftermarket Kenwood w/NAV

looks good.

Welker2 · 06-10-2016, 05:51 PM

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Nice

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looks good.

Thanks

havelegs · 06-10-2016, 05:55 PM

link to hd cam?

06-10-2016, 10:09 AM	#1
shan1997 Drives: 2013 Red Hot Camaro Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Georgia Posts: 254	Back up camera I feel like the camera on my back up camera is not as clear as it could be. I took it to the dealer and they said nothing is wrong with the sensor and the images I see are as good as they are going to get. It Could just be me. what could I use to clean the camera to try to make it clearer? I didn't want to use the wrong solution and mess it up. What's cleaner is good to use on the Camaro back up camera? Thanks in advance

06-10-2016, 01:03 PM	#6
satxrider Bad 45th Drives: 2012 45th Anniversay Edition SS Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: San Antonio Posts: 548	Mine is 4 years old and still clear. I clean the lense about once a week with pledge. __________________ - Carl 2012 45th Anniversary SS - LS3 Magnuson TVS 2300 Supercharger / Alky Meth Injection / Lingenfelter GT12 Cam / Kooks LT Headers, 3 inch exhaust & QTP electric cut outs / Monster LT1-S Twin Disc Clutch / MGW flat blade short throw shifter / Haltech CAI / VMax Throttle Body / DSS Stage 3 axles/ BMR Trailing Arms, Toe Rods, Suspension Bushing and 1" lowering springs / Taylor 8MM Plug Wires / Tuned by Henderson Performance Technologies / EBC dimpled and sloted rotors / G2 Painted Calipers / GM Tower Strut Brace / ZL1 Factory Rep Wheels

06-10-2016, 10:16 AM	#2
havelegs Drives: '23 LT1 A10 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 1,005	I always make a habit of just wiping the lens which is right above the license plate. Other than that, it won't be HD clear.

06-10-2016, 10:43 AM	#4
drew peacock Banned Drives: 2012 2SS INFERNO ORANGE Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: sweden Posts: 1,843	loada crap i never use it..

06-10-2016, 02:13 PM	#8
Tenring Drives: 2014 2SS/RS - SIM Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Arizona Posts: 2,188	How difficult is it to change / upgrade the camera?

06-10-2016, 05:55 PM	#14
havelegs Drives: '23 LT1 A10 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 1,005	link to hd cam?