It already looks scratched off in the driver section in front of the seat. Why would they paint the aluminum? Also, is the factory mounting threat steering wheels with the single spoke at 12:00 now, or are the wheels maybe turned on "Mr. Blue Seats"?
I'm guessing it was so you didn't see shiny aluminum when you looked at the gap between seat uppers and seat belts. A wasted effort to cover up the kit car look.
Noticed the steering wheel as well but guessed it was because steering was locked over. Didn't look bad on mine in that position so will get around to moving it 180°.