Iray Shader Script changes Matte 3delight to high gloss

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I made the Iray shader right click for a "custom" script to make 3Delight items become Iray without having to search for it.
Two questions about this. Is the Iray shader used in reworked 3Delight products to make them Iray?
Next, when I select in the Surfaces panel items I want to convert to Iray, the resurfaced materials are set at 100% Gloss, and high reflectivity, and must be deglossed. This is not bad with one or two items, but some scenes have quite a bit to redo. No matter what the surface was originally, it becomes incredibly shiny. Why is that?