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Yes, i have noticed many GM bumpers dont match the cars exactly anyway.

I also agree that i dont like messing with the factory finish. When i hit a deer with the car brand new(4 days old, 500 miles) I needed a fender and headlight. the shop that did the repairs called me and we talked about the whole blending thing and he didnt feel it was needed in that case, and had me come look at the car prior to releasing it. I checked it out and it looked fine. I can sometimes notice the hue difference at night under certain lighting but it doesnt bother me, if the bumper is as close, then id be more than happy. Also, eventually(like 4-5 years from now, and a new motor...lol) i may wanna paint the whole car over, same color, so if anything doesnt match 100% now, it will be fixed then. And in the end... just think ive been running around for close to 5 years now with a flat black bumper... anything will be an improvement, lol.