I have two brushed aluminum dash kits in my car. Both have a shiny surface, but are by no means pos kits. I am very satisfied with both the kits I got. I got one from Sherwood Dash Company (same as the APC kit), and the second from Wood View (which is 3d molded). Some people may not like the gloss surface if they are looking for a it that exactly simulates aluminum, but again neither kit is a pos kit.
This
http://www.autotrucktoys.com/stores/...9561&CATID=411 is by far my favorite kit though. It basically replaces the panels by covering them.
Sorry saki =P I am just saying that the kit I got (which i think is the same as yours) was very satisfactory.