Preparing a GM Truck for Dino's Git Down in Glendale
11 Mile Detail Co prepares Chevrolet, GMC and other GM trucks and cars for Dino's Git Down, held November 13 and 14, 2026 in Glendale. Work happens at a private North Phoenix studio by appointment, and paint and headlight work needs lead time, so book as early as you can. AB performs every service personally.
Dino's Git Down
- Dates
- Friday, November 13 and Saturday, November 14, 2026 (16th annual)
- Venue
- State Farm Stadium, 1 Cardinals Dr, Glendale, AZ
- Organizer
- Classic Performance Products
Dino's Git Down 2026 show information
11 Mile Detail Co is an independent detailer and is not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by Classic Performance Products or Dino's Git Down. AB does not work at the venue. Preparation happens at the studio, or at a qualifying home address in an approved ZIP, before you go.
Who this is for
This page is for owners and builders of custom Chevrolet and GMC trucks, and of other GM cars and trucks, who plan to put a vehicle on display in the stadium grounds. Friday is open to Chevrolet and GMC trucks only, while Saturday takes any GM car or truck, so a Friday truck owner and a Saturday car owner often need different preparation.
- The organizer lists Friday as a Chevrolet and GMC truck day from 9 AM to 7 PM, and Saturday as open to any GM-built car or truck, any year, from 9 AM to 3 PM.
- Entry is free for spectators and participants, and the organizer says there is no registration: you line up and pull in. The organizer also asks that no canopies be set up in the show area.
- The organizer describes the show as a 100% outdoor event and pairs the truck display with a free vendor expo of more than 250 vendors.
Preparing for Dino's Git Down
By October 16
Send photos and a description of the paint to 11 Mile Detail Co. Custom or recently painted finishes are inspected first, because fresh paint may not be ready for polishing yet.
By October 20 to 25
Request a studio drop-off slot for any paint enhancement or correction. Multi-day work needs a confirmed slot. AB is one person, so slots are limited, and later requests may only fit lighter services.
Late October into early November
Schedule headlight restoration and a complete detail covering wheels, tires, glass, interior and engine bay. Allow time for AB to review the finish with you before collection.
Week of November 9
Collect the truck. Keep it covered and out of fresh dust until Friday morning’s line-up.
Show weekend
Carry a soft towel and spray detailer for road dust, because the show is outdoors.
Studio drop-off
We coordinate studio drop-off and pickup with you and share the address before arrival. Please arrange a ride, as there is no waiting area.
The work that fits this event
- Paint correction on a show truck starts with inspection. Single-stage, metallic or freshly applied custom paint is measured and tested on a small area before any polish is chosen, and original finishes keep their character where a little patina is appropriate.
- A complete detail covers the bed, wheel wells, engine bay, door jambs and interior, which matter on a truck that is viewed from every angle.
- Headlight restoration removes surface haze from the outer lens. A professional ceramic coating is a studio service that suits a truck you plan to keep driving after the show, and it needs more lead time than a polish.
Paint Correction
Paint Enhancement improves gloss with very light correction. 1-Step, 2-Step and Show Correction treat heavier defects at each step up. AB assesses the finish in person before quoting. Enhancement and 1-Step are available mobile or at the studio. 2-Step and Show Correction need controlled conditions.
Complete Detail
A Complete Detail covers the vehicle inside and out: washing, chemical and mechanical decontamination, engine bay, steam and extraction, and exterior protection. AB does the work personally, at your home as mobile detailing or at our North Phoenix studio.
Headlight Restoration
Headlight Restoration treats yellowing and haze on the outer lens through staged sanding and polishing, followed by UV-stable ceramic protection. AB performs the service mobile or at our North Phoenix studio for $99 per pair, after confirming that surface restoration suits the lens condition.
Ceramic Coating
Professional ceramic coating is done at our North Phoenix studio: paint preparation, coating application and a controlled cure. AB assesses your paint before quoting. Choose a 2-to-3-year coating or a 5-year coating; for a lighter, 1-year option that can be done at your home, see Express Ceramic.
Other events on the calendar
Read before you book
- Buyer guideWhat detailing can and cannot fixDetailing can clean and improve light defects. It cannot repair deep scratches, failed clear coat, or body damage. Start here before you request a quote.
- Buyer guideCeramic coating in Phoenix heatCeramic coating helps against Phoenix UV, spotting, and wash wear. Shade, wash habits, and maintenance still decide how long it holds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact 11 Mile Detail Co as soon as you have decided to display the truck. Paint Enhancement and 1-Step can be mobile at an approved address, while 2-Step, Show Correction and ceramic coating use the studio and need a confirmed slot. With the show on November 13, requests made in October have the most room.
Often yes, but not without inspection. Custom colors, single-stage paint and recently sprayed finishes can behave differently from factory clear coat, so AB checks the finish and its condition first. Some fresh paint should cure further before it is machine polished, and the first answer may be to wait.
No, Dino’s Git Down is a stadium-grounds show, so we do the work beforehand at the North Phoenix studio, by appointment. Eligible services such as Paint Enhancement or a complete detail can be done at an approved mobile address instead, and we share the studio address before your visit.
Correction removes defects in the clear coat, such as swirls and light scratches, and it does not restore originality. On an unrestored truck with original paint, a lighter approach that keeps the finish intact is often the better choice, and AB will say so after inspecting it.
Ask about prep for Dino's Git Down
AB works on one vehicle at a time, so appointments around the event fill early. Send the vehicle, its condition and the date you are working toward.