So to close the loop on this issue, here's what I heard back from Moog today:
"The Mother-32 doesn’t use an overlay, but has a screen
printed metal front panel which unfortunately can lead to easily scratched
front panel. We are always working on making our products even better and
have been working with our vendors to get better materials which do not
scratch as easily."
This is unfortunate, but not surprising I suppose considering the cost considerations that went into producing the unit at such a reasonable price.
Still blown away by what it can do though... thinking about getting another!
