groundscraper

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So I went get my camaro inspected at a jiffy lube in Pasadena, TX and they told me it will not pass because of the tinted tails. They're not even really dark (light smoke). Has anybody had problems passing inspection beause of tninted tails? Does anybody know of a friendlier station in the Pasadena area?

Thanks.

GreatWhiteZ28

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Tails have to be reflective, when you tint them it takes the reflectivity away, why some people put the covers on, since they can be taken off....I have two sets of tail lights for my truck, one tinted pair, and one stock pair..

groundscraper

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yeah, when I tinted ones for my truck, I bought some used ones to tint. Shoulda done it with the camaro too, I guess...

99zee

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No problems with mine the last two years. They have inspected mine since new, that might help. They are so busy talking about the car, they don't look at anything, just hook up the computer and test the gas cap. One of these days my luck will run out.

jaysan

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Lacquer thinner will take off the VHT or you can " Borrow a pair of tail lights " from a fellow LS1 techer and pass inspection and put your old ones on after you pass

edzsilverss

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THIS. Just borrow a pair and take them off when you are done. Takes all of 10 minutes to swap out.

retardedpenguin

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My 80 Trans Am were tinted from the factory..

GreatWhiteZ28

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and they were still reflective..

gun4hire

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...then hope he wants to give them back after...

kornfreak_401

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nope wont pass. just borrow some or keep trying till u find someone who doesnt give an eff

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02CamaroSSLE

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my dad is a cop and say's they are not illegal, as long as they reflect light and you are able to see from 50ft away... like i used to have them on my truck and if you shined light on them they reflected and you could easily see them from 200ft away... but some state inspectors are dicks and cops also and read that law the wrong way... that is just my interpretation...

BIG ED'S 35TH SS

asfar as the inspection goes if the reflective properties of the taillight is missing or blocked the car will fail inspection!! usually when one came in for an inspection in my shop i would just tell them to get it fixed and not charge them for the inspection!!

Domsz06

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mine are tinted and I passed.....

Nine Ball

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Just because some of you had them pass, that doesn't make them legal. It just means your inspector didn't care, or didn't know the laws. Like the guy said above, the reflectors still need to function properly and be bright when lights are shined on them. Some inspectors have been told just to avoid any painted lights, period.

Domsz06

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Not arguing that fact at all. Just saying if he want's to know where they will get passed....

I know they are illegal, just like my tint, and other things, speeding, running yellow lights, etc... It's a accessory I'll choose to take the chance with. My tint is light so i guess "technically" the reflective part is still there.

groundscraper

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I don't know many people (personally) that have camaros, so I can't say I have someone I can borrow a pair from. I will try another inspection station.

2001AntiVenom

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p.m. sent

RPILS1

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headlamps taillamps and reflectors surfaces must be free on any film or paint other than a clear protective cover
period it was on the test wink wink

Tata

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Although you may find some places to over look it, its still technically illegal. The rules state that they have to reflect light visibly from a distant of 200ft or more. Even if they do alot of inspectors would rather just fail them to not take the chance. God forbid you get a new sticker and then gut pulled over the second you leave thats a fine on the inspector and station. Kinda ghey but sticks ons are your friend

Domsz06

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i'd really like to see the laws on the tail lights. I mean we have heard 3 different versions here. again doesn't change how I feel, but if mine are legal according to the law I'm printing it out and leaving it in my car