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I see now. Using the angle gradient was intentional indeed. I like to use the angle gradient when I feel it creates a good effect. I will be sure in the future to improve on those deep contrasts, or utilize another gradient option. Thanks for the suggestion.
Use the angle gradient still, it's great, just make sure the gradient starts on ands on the same color (or is symmetrical, like most of the default metallic gradients).
Use symmetrical graidents!