Well if you just noticed it, I would guess the average person walking by would never notice. The metallic paint certainly has a spark to it (hence the name) but black paint looks good anytime it is cleaned up.
I thought you had to use a dedicated dvd player and use phono connections in console to watch them. As for Pandora I have been connecting the Iphone in the console to play Pandora.
I found the cut out on the rear hatch door to cause a lot of noise in mine. KC replace that piece with an LED light without problem. Maybe this will help..