Teak/light Shale interior - keeping clean

[Chris Tylenda]

Trying to piece together a build and while this color interior looks fantastic on the denali, I would imagine it is a little challenging to keep looking clean all the time and possibly going to show stains a little easier than the black interior?

Anybody have some first hand experience after having the teak interior option after a couple months ?

 

[Toasty]

 

[JasonHTX]

Trying to piece together a build and while this color interior looks fantastic on the denali, I would imagine it is a little challenging to keep looking clean all the time and possibly going to show stains a little easier than the black interior?

Anybody have some first hand experience after having the teak interior option after a couple months ?

The one we test drove at the dealership had the light interior ... looked great! But, the one we test drove was already dirty -- you could see everything. Being in Texas, I could def see blue jeans staining the lighter leather with all the heat.

 

[Doubeleive]

this is the whole reason I went with black interior......unless you are a clean freak and have no kids or pets forget about keeping it in nice condition at least in the long run

 

[Doubeleive]

I did manage to keep some of my lighter color interior vehicles clean-ish, the carpet sadly is one thing that will stain up over time

 

[sheltn]

Curious about this as well. I have three little kids but really want the light interior (have black now and don’t like it)

 

[Stbentoak]

Yep, if you chuck stuff in the back like mulch or topsoil or who knows what or some thing breaks open and spills.....

Believe me, I like the looks of a light interior too, but the real life practicality of it just doesn't add up. If you use this vehicle for what it's meant to be used for... People and cargo....
light interior and carpets are just going to pay the price....

 

[B520044]

I've got the slate interior in my SLT. Had it over 6 months now and do notice that it gets a slight discoloration on driver seat from sliding in/out; which can be removed. As long as you wipe it down periodically you shouldn't have any issues. I use a damp shammy to wipe the interior down pretty much weekly. I have 3 kids as well, which is why I wipe it down so much.

 

[Eplion1]

Had the same fears keeping clean with two rug rats but couldn't pass up the teak. Those light shale seats with the dark brown piping look so good. Going to have a local detail shop treat with some preventative sealant.

 

[Chris Tylenda]

How long have you currently owned it to notice any dirt discoloration/ buildup? Keep us posted with feedback on the product with the detail shop uses as well.

 

[Eplion1]

Will do man, only had it for a week now and will let u know what product they use on the interior.


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[Eplion1]

Had the interior protected with these products.

-Dash, Floor Mats, & Door Panels Cleaned & Dressed with Angelwax Enigma Interno Dressing
-Leather Seats Conditioned with Angelwax Hide-Rate

Detailer said it should help keep easy clean off for about 2 years.


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[Toasty]

Had the interior protected with these products.

-Dash, Floor Mats, & Door Panels Cleaned & Dressed with Angelwax Enigma Interno Dressing
-Leather Seats Conditioned with Angelwax Hide-Rate

Detailer said it should help keep easy clean off for about 2 years.


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The leather conditioner isn't gonna last 2 years. Now, if they used the Enigma Trinity (the Enigma line is ceramic based treatment) that would be more like the long term protectant. I'd ask them about it.

 

[Eplion1]

Thanks for the suggestion. I will see what other info I can find out about the product.


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[BrokerThis]

Had the interior protected with these products.

-Dash, Floor Mats, & Door Panels Cleaned & Dressed with Angelwax Enigma Interno Dressing
-Leather Seats Conditioned with Angelwax Hide-Rate

Detailer said it should help keep easy clean off for about 2 years.


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Did you find out what kind of product they used?

How has it been holding up so far?

 

[Eplion1]

Been holding up great. Did not check on the additional product details yet but will.

Easy wipe down on about any interior surface and any grime comes right off. Even the teak GM floor liners are staying clean.


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[BrokerThis]

@Eplion1 might I bother you for a 3 month update report ? How's the teak interior doing ?

I really enjoy the teak color the most, but always throwing dirty things in the back of my current keep, along with a newborn baby, I am still leary about the keeping it looking good, and leaning towards brown (assuming these color options are the same for the '22)

 

[Yukon21Denali]

This interior looks great with lighter exteriors like Beige metallic, my local dealership has one in stock in that combo and I really liked it. Don't know how this interior will hold a few years down the road especially if you have kids and pets.

 

[B520044]

Been holding up great. Did not check on the additional product details yet but will.

Easy wipe down on about any interior surface and any grime comes right off. Even the teak GM floor liners are staying clean.


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Can you give us another update on your interior? Thanks!

 

[MAYukoner]

I can give a month update. With 2 young kids and 1200 miles on it. Looks the same or better than day I got it. Better actually since their prep wasn’t too great.

I had it cleaned and protected when I had tint n ceramic done as well. Looks great. Just could not do black interior again. This one gets comments everyone someone sees it.