Silverstone Metallic question

Desertdog · 08-03-2017, 11:18 AM

I'm confused. If you do a Google search on Silverstone Metallic M4's, you see a color that is clearly silver-based with a slight blue over-spray, giving the car a blueish tint on the silver....not too deep, but there in the right light.
The other day at the dealer I saw a new Silverstone Metallic M4 that looked VERY silver....no blueish tint.
What is the current 2018 Silverstone Metallic color? Am I nuts? Maybe seeing it in the wrong light? The BMW website "build your own" shows the color with the blueish tint.
If someone could help me out here I would appreciate it. I'm obviously new here!
Thanks, Desert Dog

JTO24 · 08-03-2017, 11:26 AM

When did you see the car? What were the conditions like? The color can change quite a bit from a "pure" silver to the blueish color you mention depending on the lighting.

DBACE · 08-03-2017, 11:26 AM

OP, the Silverstone is indeed a shifting sort of color. In person I found it to be the best color choice for me. I love the way it shifts with the surrounding light. When compared to other silver cars, it looks like no other and quite unique.

All of us interested in or having a ///M are certainly touched in the head, some call it nuts, I liken it to just being human and having a penchant for good machinery.

bmwm3car · 08-03-2017, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Desertdog

I'm confused. If you do a Google search on Silverstone Metallic M4's, you see a color that is clearly silver-based with a slight blue over-spray, giving the car a blueish tint on the silver....not too deep, but there in the right light.
The other day at the dealer I saw a new Silverstone Metallic M4 that looked VERY silver....no blueish tint.
What is the current 2018 Silverstone Metallic color? Am I nuts? Maybe seeing it in the wrong light? The BMW website "build your own" shows the color with the blueish tint.
If someone could help me out here I would appreciate it. I'm obviously new here!
Thanks, Desert Dog

Pls check this link of My M3 in Silverstone!!!I know its not an M4 but it might help decide...Good luck
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1401515

FC · 08-03-2017, 11:52 AM

SS reminds me of the silver paint on my 2006 V70R. Almost pure silver in bright sunlight and more of a bluish hint in the shade.

Desertdog · 08-03-2017, 11:55 AM

Thank you! Looks great. I do like the light blueish tint

GrussGott · 08-03-2017, 01:16 PM

Here's my pic from the Welt, moonstone vs silverstone; "dusk" type shading:

Focus is on the silverstone car

Same exact pic, just shifting focus to moonstone (for dorks that care)

Desertdog · 08-03-2017, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by GrussGott

Here's my pic from the Welt, moonstone vs silverstone; "dusk" type shading:

Focus is on the silverstone car

Same exact pic, just shifting focus to moonstone (for dorks that care)

Wow...quite a difference. Thank you!

rakusak · 08-03-2017, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GrussGott

Here's my pic from the Welt, moonstone vs silverstone; "dusk" type shading:

Focus is on the silverstone car

Same exact pic, just shifting focus to moonstone (for dorks that care)

Love that color... timeless.

Desertdog · 08-03-2017, 03:17 PM

Many thanks to all who answered my questions and also for the photos! SS is an outstanding color, and your comments have helped me decide that I made the right choice when I picked it.
I guess I saw the M4 with SS in bright sunlight, and although I "thought" I saw some blueish tint, I wasn't sure.
Thanks again, Desert Dog

Alvinized52 · 08-03-2017, 03:23 PM

Silverstone all the way!!! Technically speaking its Silverstone II. Not as blue is Silverstone I.
Definitely the most underrated color option. My favorite color thus far. If you want to see my build thread on my SS2 M4, i have link on my signature below.
Im also on Instagram where I have tons of photos: @ste4lthedf82

Wills2 · 08-03-2017, 04:43 PM

The vehicle licensing agency log book in the UK actually lists the colour as blue on the documentation.

A lovely colour that changes hue as has been said depending on the light and the surrounding area/back ground colours.

CanAutM3 · 08-03-2017, 09:48 PM

Silverstone is a highly reflective silver that will vary with the environment it is in. At night, under artificial light, it will be a pure silver. Under a blue sky, it will take a blueish tint (see my old SS E92 in my avatar pic). In a forest, it will take a greenish tint. At dawn or dusk, it will have golden reflections (see pic in my signature, almost looks like GrussGott 's Moonstone. I really like how dynamic it is.

Wills2 · 08-04-2017, 07:20 AM

I'd also say it's the best colour for an M4 really shows off the lines in a way the darker colours don't.

02e46m3 · 08-04-2017, 03:48 PM

Agreed, Silverstone definitely shifts based on lighting...sometimes it looks silver and at other times it has a strong blue tint. It's most apparent how unique this color is when sitting next to another silver car; then the blueish tint really comes out.

Personally, I love the color and have no regrets. It seems to have a deep shine that really accentuates the M3's flared fenders.

Alvinized52 · 08-05-2017, 01:15 AM

Posted a pic above... but here's another pics of mine at dusk... color definitely changes depending on light conditions. Mine has Xpel Stealth satin clear bra. Don't mine the freshly painted hood in this pic (before i had a chance to Xpel Stealth it.)

richardferrym · 03-08-2023, 11:06 PM

Looks great. I do like the light blueish tint

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Desertdog New Member 4 Rep 8 Posts Drives: none Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: usa iTrader: (0)	Silverstone Metallic question I'm confused. If you do a Google search on Silverstone Metallic M4's, you see a color that is clearly silver-based with a slight blue over-spray, giving the car a blueish tint on the silver....not too deep, but there in the right light. The other day at the dealer I saw a new Silverstone Metallic M4 that looked VERY silver....no blueish tint. What is the current 2018 Silverstone Metallic color? Am I nuts? Maybe seeing it in the wrong light? The BMW website "build your own" shows the color with the blueish tint. If someone could help me out here I would appreciate it. I'm obviously new here! Thanks, Desert Dog
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FC Lieutenant 242 Rep 517 Posts Drives: '21 F90, '23 BGTS 4.0, '21 GTI Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Northeast iTrader: (0)	SS reminds me of the silver paint on my 2006 V70R. Almost pure silver in bright sunlight and more of a bluish hint in the shade.
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Desertdog New Member 4 Rep 8 Posts Drives: none Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: usa iTrader: (0)	Thank you! Looks great. I do like the light blueish tint
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Desertdog New Member 4 Rep 8 Posts Drives: none Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: usa iTrader: (0)	thank you... Many thanks to all who answered my questions and also for the photos! SS is an outstanding color, and your comments have helped me decide that I made the right choice when I picked it. I guess I saw the M4 with SS in bright sunlight, and although I "thought" I saw some blueish tint, I wasn't sure. Thanks again, Desert Dog
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Alvinized52 @ste4lthedF82 882 Rep 1,498 Posts Drives: 2016 M4 SSII Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (1) Garage List 2016 BMW M4 [10.00]	Silverstone all the way!!! Technically speaking its Silverstone II. Not as blue is Silverstone I. Definitely the most underrated color option. My favorite color thus far. If you want to see my build thread on my SS2 M4, i have link on my signature below. Im also on Instagram where I have tons of photos: @ste4lthedf82 Attached Images __________________ 2016 Satin SSII M4 (Instagram: @Ste4lthedF82) see my featured mods below... http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1197842 Last edited by Alvinized52; 08-05-2017 at 01:11 AM..
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Wills2 Barge driver 8656 Rep 12,425 Posts Drives: 730d Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	The vehicle licensing agency log book in the UK actually lists the colour as blue on the documentation. A lovely colour that changes hue as has been said depending on the light and the surrounding area/back ground colours. __________________ 730d/Z4C
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CanAutM3 General 21117 Rep 20,741 Posts Drives: 2021 911 turbo Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Montreal iTrader: (1) Garage List 2022 Audi RS6 [10.00] 2021 Porsche 911 turbo [10.00]	Silverstone is a highly reflective silver that will vary with the environment it is in. At night, under artificial light, it will be a pure silver. Under a blue sky, it will take a blueish tint (see my old SS E92 in my avatar pic). In a forest, it will take a greenish tint. At dawn or dusk, it will have golden reflections (see pic in my signature, almost looks like GrussGott 's Moonstone. I really like how dynamic it is. __________________ Porsche 911 turbo 2021 992 GT Silver Previous cars: M4cs 2019 F82 Limerock Grey / M4 2015 F82 Silverstone / M3 2008 E92 Silverstone / M3 2002 E46 Carbon Black
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Wills2 Barge driver 8656 Rep 12,425 Posts Drives: 730d Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	I'd also say it's the best colour for an M4 really shows off the lines in a way the darker colours don't. __________________ 730d/Z4C
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02e46m3 New Member 12 Rep 6 Posts Drives: 2016 F80 M3 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	Agreed, Silverstone definitely shifts based on lighting...sometimes it looks silver and at other times it has a strong blue tint. It's most apparent how unique this color is when sitting next to another silver car; then the blueish tint really comes out. Personally, I love the color and have no regrets. It seems to have a deep shine that really accentuates the M3's flared fenders.
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Alvinized52 @ste4lthedF82 882 Rep 1,498 Posts Drives: 2016 M4 SSII Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (1) Garage List 2016 BMW M4 [10.00]	Posted a pic above... but here's another pics of mine at dusk... color definitely changes depending on light conditions. Mine has Xpel Stealth satin clear bra. Don't mine the freshly painted hood in this pic (before i had a chance to Xpel Stealth it.) Attached Images __________________ 2016 Satin SSII M4 (Instagram: @Ste4lthedF82) see my featured mods below... http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1197842 Last edited by Alvinized52; 08-05-2017 at 01:22 AM..
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richardferrym Registered 2 Rep 2 Posts Drives: BMW X3 2.0 xDrive20i Join Date: Mar 2023 Location: Indonesia iTrader: (0)	Looks great. I do like the light blueish tint google account manager Last edited by richardferrym; 03-09-2023 at 09:47 PM..
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