Saw this on Retrobike, for some reason I like it, bar tape ruins it though. Black bartape and I'd love to ride that.
The idea was to have a fully chrome front end but I see what you mean, I'll probably buy some dark metalic grey fizik tape that matches the saddle when the deda tape wears out.
The Deda Chrome tape was really difficult to apply, it is less flexible than most tapes and the glue is too strong compared to the foam padding which disintegrates if you try to unwind it for repositioning. I also discovered that the glossy surface gets extremely slippery when wet, it gives your hands a good workout when you are forced to sqeeze tightly to avoid slipping forwards.