When was it installed? The solvent used for application contains alcohol and the wrap allows for "breathing", these (partly air) bubbles do go away as it evaporates. Depending on the ambient temperature it might take a week, might take a month. Try observing and measuring the biggest offenders...
The model you have is not an equivalent of neither the GT nor the base EU model. They both have sensing. You have the audio and the red line + CB like trim from the GT.
Every Type-R since 3rd gen gets plated. It is only a gimmick that amongst CTR owners means nothing, to the outside, like a newcomer to the brand? maybe adds a nice extra feeling for a while. Also when you haul your friends, they might notice.
This is yet another misleading non-fact (aka lie) to justify ADM in the States. Ever since the third Type-R generation (FD2/FN2 chassis) every caR (regardless of MY) has a unique number by the shifter. There's nothing "collector" about it.