I have to agree.However, just like so many other aspects of our hobby someone brings this to the table , so to speak, and away we go, like it or not.
I do think the genuine "Barn Find" unfinished / unrestored look is interesting, so much as to just see what condition the car was in when put away wet.
The "Velvet" look is another unfinished genre, like it or not.
Of course "Miss Belvedere " is a whole other story.
and I guess what I'd like to see here, is every ones attempt at this finish (patina) applied to a model car, thanks, have fun.