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You spent serious money on that exotic car or yacht. Now it faces constant attack from UV rays, salt air, road debris, and environmental contaminants that traditional wax can’t handle.
With professional-grade ceramic coating, your paint gets a molecular-level bond that creates an actual barrier. Water beads off like it’s afraid to touch the surface. Dirt slides away with a simple rinse. Most importantly, that deep gloss and color depth you paid for stays intact for years instead of fading in months.
Your asset maintains its value because it looks maintained. No more frequent detailing appointments or watching your investment deteriorate despite your best efforts.
Legacy Motors and Marine isn’t another detailing shop trying to upsell ceramic coating. We’re the facility that stores and maintains exotic cars, luxury boats, and yachts for collectors who demand perfection.
Based in Port Jefferson Station, we’ve built our reputation on one principle: treating your assets like the investments they are. Our climate-controlled facility and certified technicians handle everything from Ferraris to super yachts, so we understand what real protection means.
North Amityville’s coastal environment is particularly harsh on luxury vehicles. Salt air, intense UV reflection off the water, and temperature swings that expand and contract paint surfaces daily. We’ve seen what happens to unprotected assets here, and it’s not pretty.
First, we perform a complete paint assessment and correction. Any existing swirl marks, scratches, or oxidation get addressed because ceramic coating seals in whatever condition exists underneath.
Next comes the deep decontamination process. Clay bar treatment removes embedded contaminants that regular washing can’t touch. The surface gets wiped down with specialized prep solutions that eliminate any oils or residues that could interfere with the molecular bonding process.
The ceramic coating application happens in our controlled environment, free from dust and temperature fluctuations. Each section gets applied in a crosshatch pattern, then carefully leveled and cured using infrared lamps at precise temperatures. For marine applications, we use specialized formulations designed for saltwater exposure and UV reflection.
The final step is a quality inspection and initial cure period. Your vehicle stays in our climate-controlled facility for the proper curing time, then gets a final inspection before delivery.
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Our ceramic coating packages include complete paint correction, professional-grade coating application, and proper curing in controlled conditions. You’re not getting a spray-on product that wears off in six months.
For automotive applications, we use coatings specifically formulated for road conditions, providing superior scratch resistance and chemical protection. The hydrophobic properties make maintenance significantly easier while preserving that deep gloss finish.
Marine ceramic coating requires different chemistry. Salt water, constant moisture, and intense UV reflection from water surfaces demand specialized formulations. Our marine coatings resist salt corrosion and maintain adhesion in wet conditions that would compromise automotive products.
North Amityville’s location means your assets face both road salt in winter and marine salt year-round. Our coating selection takes this dual exposure into account, providing protection that actually works in your specific environment rather than generic solutions that fail when conditions get challenging.
Quality ceramic coating lasts 3-5 years on automotive applications and 2-4 years on marine vessels when properly maintained. The key word is “properly maintained” – this means regular washing with pH-neutral products and avoiding automatic car washes with harsh brushes.
The longevity depends heavily on exposure conditions. Vehicles stored in garages and driven occasionally will see longer coating life than daily drivers. Marine vessels in saltwater environments require more frequent inspection and maintenance than freshwater boats.
Don’t believe claims of 10+ year durability unless you’re talking about industrial applications. Real-world conditions in North Amityville’s coastal environment are harsh, and honest coating life expectancy reflects that reality.
Marine coatings contain specialized chemistry designed for saltwater exposure, constant moisture, and intense UV reflection from water surfaces. They have higher solids content to fill the porous nature of gel coat and fiberglass surfaces.
Automotive coatings focus on road debris resistance, chemical etching protection, and scratch resistance from daily driving conditions. They’re formulated for painted metal surfaces that are less porous than marine gel coat.
Using automotive coating on a boat will provide some protection initially, but it won’t last in the marine environment. The salt exposure and UV intensity will break down automotive formulations much faster than proper marine coatings. We’ve seen this mistake cost owners thousands in premature recoating.
No, ceramic coating doesn’t hide or repair existing paint defects. Swirl marks, scratches, oxidation, and other imperfections will be sealed underneath the coating and remain visible.
This is why proper paint correction is essential before coating application. We assess the paint condition and perform the necessary correction work to achieve the finish quality you expect. Skipping this step to save money results in a perfectly protected bad paint job.
Some shops will apply coating over damaged paint to cut costs and time. This approach fails to deliver the results you’re paying for and can make future paint correction more difficult since the coating must be removed first.
Professional ceramic coating for luxury vehicles typically ranges from $1,500-$3,500 for automotive applications and $2,500-$5,500 for marine vessels, depending on size and condition. This includes paint correction, professional application, and proper curing.
The price reflects the time required for proper preparation, quality of materials used, and controlled application environment. Cheaper options usually cut corners on preparation work or use inferior products that don’t provide advertised durability.
For North Amityville owners with high-value assets, the coating cost represents a small percentage of the vehicle’s value while providing years of protection. Consider it insurance for your paint rather than an expense – the alternative is frequent repainting or significant value loss from deteriorated surfaces.
No, ceramic coating makes washing easier and less frequent, but regular maintenance is still required. The hydrophobic properties cause water and light dirt to bead off, but heavy contaminants will still accumulate over time.
The coating prevents contaminants from bonding to the paint surface, so removal requires less aggressive cleaning. You can often rinse away dirt that would require scrubbing on unprotected surfaces. However, bird droppings, tree sap, and other acidic contaminants still need prompt removal.
In North Amityville’s environment, salt exposure means regular washing becomes even more important. The coating protects against salt damage, but allowing salt buildup will eventually overwhelm any protection. Think of coating as making maintenance more effective, not eliminating it entirely.
Ceramic coating can be removed through polishing or chemical stripping if necessary, though this requires professional equipment and expertise. Minor damage like light scratches may only affect the coating layer, leaving the paint underneath protected.
For significant coating damage, the affected area can be spot-repaired by removing the damaged section and reapplying coating after proper surface preparation. This is more cost-effective than full recoating but requires matching the existing coating type and application method.
Complete coating removal and reapplication becomes necessary when the coating reaches the end of its service life or if you want to change coating types. Professional removal ensures the underlying paint isn’t damaged during the process, preserving your investment for future protection options.
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