Detailing for Cars Consigned to or Bought at RM Sotheby's Arizona Auction
11 Mile Detail Co details collector cars for owners consigning to, or buying at, The Arizona Auction (January 29, 2027, Arizona Biltmore). Work is by appointment at the private studio in far North Phoenix, and AB does every service personally. Multi-day work needs lead time, so book early.
The Arizona Auction by RM Sotheby's
- Dates
- January 29, 2027
- Venue
- Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa, Phoenix, AZ
- Organizer
- RM Sotheby's
RM Sotheby's, The Arizona Auction 2027
11 Mile Detail Co is an independent detailer and is not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by RM Sotheby's or The Arizona Auction by RM Sotheby's. 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 consigning a car to the Arizona Auction and for buyers who take delivery of a high-value car afterward. The sale runs as a single day at the Arizona Biltmore. The 2026 sale ran from pre-war classics such as a 1929 Duesenberg SJ to modern Ferrari and Porsche halo cars, and presentation matters to buyers at every point on that range.
- RM Sotheby's has held its Arizona sale at the Arizona Biltmore for decades; its 2027 page calls this the 29th consecutive year and describes the sale as the premier auction of Arizona Car Week.
- The 2026 sale, the 28th, reported $63 million in total sales and a 94% sell-through rate, with an Enzo, F50 and LaFerrari leading the results, according to the company's press release. The 2026 top ten ran from a 1929 Duesenberg Model SJ to the Enzo, with Porsche 959 and Carrera GT results among them.
- Original, low-mileage cars sat at the top of the 2026 results: the press release describes the F50 as highly original and the Enzo as a low-mileage example. AB inspects unrestored paint before proposing any correction.
Preparing for The Arizona Auction by RM Sotheby's
October to early November 2026
Request an inspection if the car is going to the block and its paint is unrestored or has unknown history. AB maps the film thickness and decides what, if anything, should be corrected before you commit to a scope.
Early to mid-November 2026
Start the inspection and request correction or coating scheduling in this window. Multi-day work needs lead time and there is one person, so book by early November for a January 29 sale. Confirm RM's consignment deadlines with your RM specialist.
December 2026
Book a pre-sale detail for a car that was corrected earlier or never needed correction. Studio slots are limited because one person does the work.
The week before January 29, 2027
Once the car is prepared, keep it covered and photograph its condition before it leaves your hands. Delivery to the Biltmore follows RM's instructions to consignors.
February 2027 onward
A buyer who has taken delivery of a modern supercar can book a studio coating for a car that has traveled or sat in storage. The studio takes the car by appointment once it is in Phoenix.
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
- Pre-Trade Detail suits a consigned car that needs a deeper, cleaner presentation without altering its paint. It is the right starting point for original cars, where inspection comes before any machine work.
- Paint Correction begins with LED inspection and paint-thickness-gauge readings, so the scope reflects the actual paint film. Corrections remove defects in the clear coat; they are not a way to restore originality, and some patina on an unrestored car is appropriate to keep.
- A professional ceramic coating is applied at the studio, by appointment only. The 2026 sale’s modern cars (Enzo, F50, LaFerrari, Carrera GT) sold with very low miles, and a new owner in Phoenix can book a studio coating after the sale.
Pre-Trade-In Detail
A Pre-Trade-In Detail prepares your vehicle for a sale or appraisal with deeper interior and exterior cleaning, a full three-pH wash, chemical and mechanical decontamination, engine bay care, thorough vacuuming and stain treatment. Available mobile or at our North Phoenix studio; polishing and headlight restoration are priced separately.
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.
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.
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.
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Read before you book
- 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.
- Buyer guidePaint correction vs ceramic coatingPaint correction removes swirls and haze from the clear coat. Ceramic coating protects that finish. In Phoenix sun, correct first if defects show, then coat.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book in October or early November 2026 for the January 29, 2027 sale. Correction and coating take several days and AB works alone, so slots are limited. Request an inspection first; AB will tell you whether correction is warranted.
Not automatically: correction removes clear coat that cannot be returned, so AB inspects the car, takes paint-thickness readings and recommends the lightest work that suits the paint, which is sometimes a careful detail with no correction.
No, we do not work at the Arizona Biltmore and have no role in the auction. A car consigned to the January 29 sale comes to the studio beforehand, and we send you the address once the appointment is set.
Yes, a new owner of a modern supercar can book a professional ceramic coating at the studio once the car is in Phoenix. AB inspects the paint first, corrects defects only where the readings allow, and coats afterward.
Ask about prep for The Arizona Auction by RM Sotheby's
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.