I just bought an '04 Silverstone (a new one that was a leftover) and although I didn't notice it in the dealers showroom, I can see a slight color difference between the front bumper and the hood. I don't notice it so much when it is parked in the garage but at dusk when it is in the driveway it's pretty noticeable.
I have read on other posts that Silverstone is the hardest color for the factory to match between panels. I have even seen some pictures of Silverstones on this web site that look like mine, a half a shade darker on the bumper.
Do any of you Silverstone owners notice this on your cars or am I just being anal about the whole thing?

 

not a silverstone owner, but am aware of the problem...
will the color diff photograph?
how many miles on the car?

 

I have the same issue on mine. I believe its because of a difference in materials between the plastic (bumper) and the hood (metal), but I could be wrong.

 

Bingo! The black plastic of the bumper darkens the paint a tad.

 

Mine also.

When I bought it I thought it may have been in a wreck and repainted ... not the case ... just the nature of the beast.

Only noticeable when you really look for it in certain light conditions.

 

I feel much better now. I thought I was alone with this paint issue.
Oh, by the way the car is an '04 with 1,000 miles on it.

 

A guy from a very reputable body shop in my area said the same thing. The materials in the bumper and hood absorb the paint differently.

 

That is correct. The base material has a great effect on color. It will also get worse over time as your plastic bumper fades more than the sheet metal. Plastic bumpers are also more likely to be effected by acid rain and things like that. A good coat of wax at regular intervals can prevent this for the most part.

On a side note, I noticed a much great difference in color under incandescent lights in my garage. That's not a normal viewing light for a car though as it's usually sunlight or street lighting.

 

I have an 04 rio yellow pearl and its the same deal----my bumper and my fenders are a half a shade off----i also have an 05 silver acura mdx and a silver 05 acura RL and same deal with them---bumpers and fenders a a little diffrent---its just the way things go i guess

 

I have a MY05 silverstone, and I have the same issue with the mismatching paint. Something of a drag, but I guess there isn't much to be done about it.