"My dealer says the synthetics are something he sells mostly to rice crowds (most of the guys that buy it are car show people who want the interior colors to match).
He only likes & recommends the brushed aluminum, the woods and the real carbon fiber.
The owner is a real cool guy and he used to live in northern VA, so I think he's telling me the real deal.
If anyone insists on ordering the synthetic (except for the STILL COOL brushed aluminum) don't say I didn't warn you.
Anyway, why would you want to pay more for something that looks bad???
:)"

You cannot return the synthetics... but all kits carry a lifetime warranty.
Below is the website for the DC purchase with information regarding the kits/ prices/ etc.