I have yet to see a console that was covered with one of these that would be even close to acceptable IMO.
I agree, Mine is the metal, and like you said looks real good after hitting it with a cleaner or armorall, then five minutes later...dull!
I searched some old posts and thought Vicki mentioned she was going to try and clear hers before going with the overlay...hoping to here her sound off on it. Mine is to nice and original to overlay, just want to brighten it up.