making Ford emblem CLEAR?

Ok, here is the idea. I love video/audio... I especially love car videos. This summer I plan on adding some video cameras to my explorer so I can take videos. I want to add one camera behind the Ford emblem in the grille, probably right inside of the 'o'.

Here is my dilemma: I know there are threads on taking it off and painting it... however to be able to mount a camera behind the emblem, the plastic needs to be completely clear. Will it be possible to make it completely clear/smooth? Ifso, how? I know I tried to wetsand my fog lights w/ some 2000 grit and it left them foggy even after using rubbing/polishing compound on 'em.

Also, if anyone has any suggestions on cheap video cameras. They can either have RCA/BNC/coaxial output, or USB (prefer a mic built in). I think USB is preferrable because handling multiple feeds w/ rca/bnc/coaxile might get costly. I was going to just use a bunch of $20 webcams from eBay, but I dont think the framerate/resolution will be anything more then an annoyance. I want to try and get 5 cameras for under $150. I also am trying to find software able to handle multiple video feeds.

Anyways, lemme know what you think. Thanks.

 

[BBQ_HotDogs]

What if you were real careful and drilled a hole through the plastic right through where the O in ford was. Wouldn't that work better and place the lens through that?

 

[Hartman]

It would be very difficult to get it clear enough to the point where it wouldn't effect the camera.

 

[hydroxy]

What if you were real careful and drilled a hole through the plastic right through where the O in ford was. Wouldn't that work better and place the lens through that?

Well I need some sort of shield over the lense... Maybe if I cut it out, and then cut a small piece of plexiglass or something to fit in there.. But I want the curvature of the elmblem to remain the same.

 

[MONMIX]

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