Product Review: Gyeon Interior Detailer, Solid Performer or just Hype?
by Mike CardenasLast year I was on a mission to consider replacing the interior cleaner I had been using for a few years. It was still working well for me, but I was looking for something that could also be used on Alcantara and today’s common piano black interior without streaks. This is when Gyeon Interior Detailer grabbed my attention. An interior cleaner designed to clean plastic, vinyl, glass, textiles, and Alcantara. To my dismay, the product was sold out everywhere and it made me think, “Is this the new best interior cleaner now or is it sold out due to hype?” After a couple of months, I finally managed to get some and try it. Is Gyeon Interior Detailer worthy of all of its hype and quite possibly one of the best? Here’s my review and thoughts on Gyeon Interior Detaliler.
Just my personal preference, the first thing I tend to do with new interior products is to smell them. I’m usually not a huge fan of products that smell like a fruity air freshener for interior surfaces. Although, I do find the clean scent of Sonax Dashboard Cleaner amazing! The Gyeon Interior Detailer has a clean scent but it’s nothing that would fall into that air freshener variety. The second thing I do is to try it on various surfaces on my personal vehicle. I do this to put it through its paces and give me the assurance that it’s not going to do something weird before using it on a client’s vehicle. Once I felt that Gyeon Interior Detailer was a safe bet, I decided to use it on some special projects for its final test.
The Gyeon Interior Detailer had done a solid job on the “normal” vehicles I had come through my detail studio. Whether it was a piano black trim, navigation screens or stubborn dirt, the Gyeon Interior Detailer did very well. Having the assurance that it could safely clean surfaces, I decided to use it on a McLaren 720S project and a very special Porsche Carrera GT that needed to be ready for an upcoming photo session.
Using the Gyeon Interior Detailer is pretty easy and straightforward. You simply spray it onto a clean microfiber towel and wipe the surface you are trying to clean. I always spray interior cleaners into a towel instead of spraying them directly on a surface to avoid overspray into other areas.
Gyeon Interior Deailer does give a nice streak free and smudge free performance with a matte factory look. Personally, I am not a huge fan of interior cleaners that give a shiny look. An easy test using this product was how it worked on navigation screens and piano black interior trim. These tend to be where some cleaners streak and smudge. The Gyeon Interior Detailer did not streak or smudge and left a clean matte look.
I was able to use Gyeon Interior Detailer on every surface of both vehicles. On the Mclaren 720S, I was really interested in how well it worked on the Alcantara surfaces, and I found it to work well. I challenged myself to only use Gyeon Interior Detailer on every surface of the interior except of the glass where I used Sonax Glass Cleaner.
On the Carrera GT, I did the same as I did with the Mclaren and wiped the entire interior with Gyeon Interior Detailer. The aluminum plastic interior trim, gauges, down to the iconic wooden shift know were wiped down. It was highly important to not have any visible streaks or smudges as the vehicle was going to have extremely close up shots during its upcoming photoshoot. Again, the Gyeon Interior Detailer did its job with a streak free and matte finish.
Closing Thoughts
So does the Gyeon Interior Detailer live up to the hype? I’ve been using Meguiars Quik Interior Cleaner for about 7 years as my go-to for cleaning interiors. It’s been a great value working product for the type of interiors I work with. In my opinion, the Gyeon Interior Detailer doesn’t do anything extraordinary but what it does do is clean various types of surfaces very well. It’s designed to clean mild to light dirt and certainly not designed to work on extremely dirty interiors where an All-Purpose Cleaner (APC) might be better suited.
This product is a great option for those who are looking for a mild, gentle interior cleaner capable of cleaning today’s new materials found in newer vehicles. The ability to clean those surfaces safely without feeling like you are going to mess something up in the process. For me, the Gyeon Interior Detailer is one that I will keep for special project vehicles. No hype, just a really solid and safe performing product.
Do you see any benefits to using this for interior wipe downs vs products such as ONR, Carpro Eraser, or Opti-Clean? Appreciate the thorough review!
I personally would not use the products mentioned for interior use. Those products are designed for paintwork, so to answer your question, there is a huge benefit of using Gyeon Interior Cleaner vs something designed to clean paint. Always safe practice to use the appropriate product for the proper surface.
It mentions interiors right on Opti-Clean’s bottle. It actually works surprisingly well for that purpose. I guess what I was really asking was, does Gyeon’s Interior Detailer cut down on dust accumulation? Does it leave any protection behind?
Peter – The Gyeon Interior Detailer does not leave protection behind to help cut down on dust accumulation. It is designed to be safe to use on various interior surfaces, while leaving behind a clean, matte finish.
Thanks Reece!
Peter, Do you do more concentrated mix for heavier dirt on light leather? Or go with something different? An APC?
I recently made the switch from Meguiar’s Quik Interior Detailer to GYEON Interior Detailer. I must say that your product review is in point. A lot of my own findings matched yours.
Gyeon interior is a great cleaner to get the surfaces to a like new finish, removing all fingerprints, makeup, dust etc very efficiently with leaving residue or streaks. If you like a shiny interior follow up with a product that will leave products behind, but avoid any smooth surfaces that will show streaming, like touchscreens, gauge plastics, or gloss trims accents.
Do you have to prep any of the surfaces before hand or was it just a spray and wipe?
This product is designed as a cleaner so there is no need to use a prep prior to using.
Thank you for your review. I have this product and love it as I have loved many of the Gyeon products. As a professional detailer, do you have any product recommendations for my Dad who is “Old School” and does not think an interior is clean unless it shines or is glossy? Please delete if this question is not allowed.
Mac, thanks for the feedback. Some people really prefer a glossy interior and it can be difficult to convince them otherwise. For me, my clients get a factory-look finish on their interiors. This is what is preferred by most professional detailers. It’s easier to maintain, isn’t greasy feeling and looks the best overall. If your Dad likes the shiny interior look, I recommend CarPro Pearl a satin shine look that isn’t greasy feeling.
I like Gyeon, but feel this product is extremely overhyped. It’s essentialy an IPA wipedown with a scent. Is it CarPro Eraser? On smooth surfaces(paino black trim, aluminum, NAV screens) it does well. On plastic panels, it’s very grabby upon wipeoff. On leather, due to it’s high IPA content, it seems to dry it out. No protection left behind whatsoever. I think Meg’s QID blows this product out of the water in every way!!
Mark – The Gyeon Interior Detailer is a very nice product if you are simply looking to clean interior surfaces. If you are looking to add some protection, the Meguiar’s Quik Interior Detailer is a fantastic choice for sure!
After using GYEON interior detailer can I use Meguiar’s Natural Shine on top of it ?
Or is it better to use Meguiar’s Quik Interior Detailer then use natural shine?
You can use either item, it really comes down to what you are looking to achieve. Natural Shine will add more depth and gloss to the surface as it is designed to restore vinyl and plastics. It will also protect from harmful UV rays. The Quik Interior Detailer is a all in one product, so while it slightly cleans, it will add a light amount of gloss and add some protection to the surface as well.
Thanks! Should i use microfiber towel or detailing brush? and if so what detailing brush you recommend ?
I tend to use a soft brush to clean, but when applying the Interior Detailer a clean microfiber towel would be my choice. Something like the The Rag Company Wolf Pack towels or Eagle Edgeless towels are some of my favorites for interior surfaces.
Thank you for your review ! Question, I have a 2023 Stinger and the dash is so soft that just dusting it is leaving marks. I have used several different rag co micro fibers for just dusting, but have been hesitant to use any product due to the marking. Any suggestions ? Would love to protect as I will be showing. I also want tonkeepnit factory matte and no smell. Thank you
Heather – I am sorry to hear about the dash! If you have any interior sensitive areas, I recommend a soft, plush towel with a good blend and high GSM (https://www.detailedimage.com/Microfiber-C24/). Something like the The Rag Company Eagle Edgeless 500 or Eagle Edgeless 600 are great options. When paired with a good interior cleaner like the Gyeon Interior Detialer, you can safely remove dirt and dust.
P&S Interior Cleaner seems to do a fine job. And the fact that you can get a gallon it is very cost effective vs Gyeon. I love the whole Gyeon product line but the pricing on this cleaner seems very high compared to what else is available on the market.