I'm sure they probably *are* that bright, BUT, it doesn't necessarily mean it will glare really bad or anything. I had a couple of the Trans Am's with the engine turned panel and it was never a problem. All those little swirls help to break up the glare, so I doubt that the Bullitt panels will glare as bad as the satin silver IUP panels. If they were an option on the all the GT's I'd get them, but I like that pattern in the first place. They may not be for everybody but I don't think they'll look bad at all.