Hi Anthony, it`s the flash making it look like that and even though it was shampooed twice, there`s a possibility that there is still some silicone in it as I use a mild [system-friendly] shampoo which is probably not aggressive enough to remove it all immediately..... I remember your early posts.... it`s a case of mutual help... I see you now helping others out with their enquiries particularly ones looking for cut-in`s in U.K. which is what it`s all about !! Cheers .