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Chemical Guys vs Gyeon:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Chemical Guys had more branded searches than Gyeon among car care brands in New Zealand. Chemical Guys had about 680 branded searches, while Gyeon had 220. Chemical Guys made up 17.1% of all car care brand searches we track, and Gyeon accounted for 5.5%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about car care brands, Chemical Guys appeared in two of the five answers and Gyeon in none.

Among car care brands in New Zealand in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Chemical Guys, about 3 searches for every 1 for Gyeon

Chemical Guys 680 searchesGyeon 220 searches

Who does AI mention more?

Chemical Guys, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Gyeon in 0

Chemical Guys in 2 of 5Gyeon in 0 of 5

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Top car care brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Chemical Guys was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Gyeon did not appear in any of the five answers.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Meguiar's1st
  2. Turtle Wax2nd
  3. Bowden's Own3rd
  4. Autoglym4th
  5. Chemical Guys5th
  6. Gyeon–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Turtle Wax5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Meguiar's4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Bowden's Own4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Autoglym3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Chemical Guys2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Gyeon0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

Not named in any answer:

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 20, 2026.

Is Chemical Guys or Gyeon more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Chemical Guys and Gyeon by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven car care brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

Chemical Guys and Gyeon among car care brands in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for Chemical Guys, Gyeon. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthMeguiar'sChemical GuysTurtle WaxAutoglymGyeonBowden's Own
Oct 202543.5%18.4%9.4%8.8%4.6%2.1%
Nov 202549.8%17.8%8.3%8%3.4%2%
Dec 202546.3%16.7%10.1%9.6%3.1%2.4%
Jan 202642.6%17.1%10.1%9.9%4%2.3%
Feb 202647.5%15.8%9.4%9.1%3.4%2.2%
Mar 202644.2%17.9%9.4%10.1%4.7%2%
Apr 202646.8%18.5%8.9%8.7%4%2.1%
May 202651.5%15.3%9.1%7.1%3%2.5%
Jun 202653.2%15.4%9.2%5.5%3.7%2.1%
Jul 202653.7%12.3%9.2%6.6%5.5%2.4%
Aug 202649%13.4%11.1%8.5%3.5%2.5%
Sep 202652.8%17.1%11.8%8.5%5.5%4.3%

How has the Chemical Guys and Gyeon comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • Chemical Guys was ahead of Gyeon in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Chemical Guys’ share of searches among car care brands in New Zealand moved from 18.4% to 17.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 800 to 680.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Gyeon’s share of searches among car care brands in New Zealand moved from 4.6% to 5.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 200 to 220.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand car care brands in September 2026?

2 changes

  1. In September 2026, Chemical Guys gained share of searches among car care brands in New Zealand, from 13.4% to 17.1%.

  2. In September 2026, Gyeon gained share of searches among car care brands in New Zealand, from 3.5% to 5.5%.

How are branded searches counted?

13 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Chemical Guys’ and Gyeon’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.

Chemical Guys

6 branded search terms

  • chemical guys
  • chemical guys detailing
  • chemical guys polish
  • chemical guys vrp
  • chemicalguys
  • chemicalguys polish

Gyeon

7 branded search terms

  • ceramic coating gyeon
  • gyeon
  • gyeon detailing
  • gyeon polish
  • gyeon quartz
  • gyeon wax
  • gyeon wetcoat

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