Front license plate camera glass getting worn from road stuff - any replacement or protection options?

[Aerospace2061]

I noticed my CT was make an unknown spritzing sound when I would pull out from park lately. Similar to when the wiper would spritz but nothing visible was happening with the wiper. I’m assuming it’s automatically spritzing the front license plate camera since it appeared wet. When I looked at the camera glass in the sunlight and it appears to have

accumulated lots of tiny dings and chips from the impact of small road stuff and the CT is trying to clean it without success. I also tried using my finger nail to scrape it off but feels a little rough. Any ideas or options for replacing or protecting the camera’s glass lens cover?

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[Art138]

There are these covers on Amazon; despite it says they fit CT,I don’t know how they fit with tight overhang over the camera. https://www.amazon.com/s?k=CYBERTRU...ck+font+cametcar+cover,aps,113&ref=nb_sb_noss

 

[netcatz99]

I used a vinyl plotter to cut out some 3m Pro PPF and applied them to the camera lenses. Optically clear and so far no chipping.

I applied them to all exposed camera lenses including the fender ones.

 

[Cybertruck26]

I used a little diamond compound polish and a dremel on that after I worked on a chip on my Apple watch, ended up perfect! Give that a shot. Amazon has everything you need.

 

[That Beast Mode]

There are these covers on Amazon; despite it says they fit CT,I don’t know how they fit with tight overhang over the camera. https://www.amazon.com/s?k=CYBERTRUCK+font+cametcar+cover&crid=124I4AY68I57Q&sprefix=cybertruck+font+cametcar+cover,aps,113&ref=nb_sb_noss

I actually ordered these a week or two ago and waiting for them to arrive. I'll report back. One's I ordered said they fit the CT but they look identical.

 

[Art138]

I actually ordered these a week or two ago and waiting for them to arrive. I'll report back. One's I ordered said they fit the CT but they look identical.

I don’t think they will fit, but give us a shout. I am looking too.

 

[That Beast Mode]

I don’t think they will fit, but give us a shout. I am looking too.

Will do - whenever it arrives, its coming from china.. it specifically said CT in the listing but they'll say anything to sell stuff.

 

[Sterling Shadow]

Just spent $265 and a day at the service center getting mine replaced. Shattered from road debris.

 

[Sterling Shadow]

Ordered some from Amazon as well, sounds like they can fog up or get water inside. Figured I will try to mitigate or deal with that issue rather than spend another $265.

 

[shopaholic]

Go

t Got a spare lens cover for an action camera and stuck it with Scotch tape. Has been there for 5K miles and doesn’t interfere with visibility.

 

[That Beast Mode]

Go

t Got a spare lens cover for an action camera and stuck it with Scotch tape. Has been there for 5K miles and doesn’t interfere with visibility.

Lol, whatever does the job.. The scotch tape held up that long?

 

[ABILISK]

https://www.amazon.com/Rain-X-600001-Windshield-Repair-Kit/dp/B00IPS4APU

I’ve had success with this for windshield chips. No clue if it’ll work on camera glass but worth a try.

 

[hemiarch]

So…dumb question…how much is a replacement camera?

 

[ABILISK]

So…dumb question…how much is a replacement camera?

Do you dare question why we would ghetto rig some shit off Amazon when we could replace the assembly properly for $330?

 

[MotoX9928]

I have the Amazon camera protectors on my current Cyberbeast. My 2024 FS AWD was absolutely rittled with battle scars on the forward facing camera after 32k miles. I put the camera protector on the new truck before leaving the lot. A definite must buy. Also threw one on my grandmas Model Y.

https://a.co/d/bozSdpb

This is the one I bought. The figment isn’t exactly perfect. Especially near the top where it rubs against the plastic. When installing try you’re hardest to get a get grip above the camera. Mine gets a little water penetration from the automatic car wash but it’s usually dry by the time I get home. Still worth it in my opinion.

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