Blurry backup camera image on 2007 Prius

I'm a newbie here, so hopefully this hasn't been asked too many times.

The backup camera has been getting more and more blurry over the years. After taking a macro photo of both, I see that the camera lens is scratched...which of course would do it.

What is the best way to buff the lens clean so that I get good resolution on my monitor?

Thanks,
Ted

 

Thanks Jerry.

Well, I don't know if the camera lens is the same material as the headlight covers (which are hazy now), but your suggestion to use headlight polish is good. I've been putting off (aka, procrastinating) restoring the headlights, but I think that's in the cards very soon. And while I have everything out, I'll give the camera lens a try as well.

As for the soft camera lens...I have never used anything gritty on it, though, when it is dirty or covered with snow, I just run my finger across it. I wonder if this has scratched the lens over the years. OK, so here goes: If we can send a man to the moon, why can't we make backup camera lenses that don't scratch with everyday use here on Earth? We should get NASA to work on that!

 

Thanks for the suggestion. I've read about using toothpaste on headlight covers. The main problem seems to be that it is a very temporary solution. Still, I might give it a shot.

 

Not a bad idea re the vinegar, thanks. I'd rather do simple (easy & lazy) before doing the more complicated stuff.

 

I think suitcase wheels were a direct offshoot of the lunar rover. See, all that money that went into NASA finally paid off!