You can see the original "brushed" striations through the vertical scratches. So, IMHO, this is repairable.
The key is to match the "brush" grain size...and for best results, I'd remove the control panel, but tape above and below the metal would work too. Using a green scrub pad (used the same to refresh "brushed" texture on a Tag Heuer wrist band), I'd brush in one direction only, then lightly follow up with a Cape Cod polishing cloth to provide a uniform color, which is available at True Value Hardware, or Amazon.
If this is too risky, happy to trade my perfect unit from my G12 B7 for yours, locally, but you'll have to give up the air fresheners in your glove box too...😁
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