I'm glad to know that cladding comes off. One of mine was curbed by the PO and the chrome is peeling off.
I think I'll rip the claddings off and plastidip these for now, then turn them into winter wheels once I buck up and get some nice summer wheels.
I would avoid XXR's at all cost. Especially on a 5k lb. SUV.
They're cheap for a reason. Along with all the other knockoff brands. Do it once, do it right.
Do you have a link to the exact kit you ordered? I will probably go with 5500k, but your write-up seems to be the best of any that are out there, with proof that installation wasn't an issue.