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Your car isn’t just transportation—it’s an investment, a statement, and often a passion. When you trust us with your vehicle, you’re getting results that go far beyond what you’d expect from a typical car wash.
We’re talking about paint that looks deeper and richer than the day you drove it off the lot. Interiors that feel fresh and luxurious again. Protection that keeps your vehicle looking pristine for years, not months.
This isn’t about making your car “clean enough.” It’s about delivering the kind of meticulous care that preserves value, turns heads, and gives you complete confidence in how your vehicle represents you.
Legacy Motors and Marine has built our reputation on understanding exactly what discerning vehicle owners in Gilgo expect. We’re not the guys who rush through a quick wash and call it done.
We’re the team that takes time to properly assess each vehicle, uses the right techniques for your specific paint and interior materials, and delivers results that actually protect your investment. Our facility in nearby Port Jefferson Station gives us the controlled environment needed for precision work.
Gilgo residents choose us because we treat every vehicle—whether it’s your daily driver or weekend exotic—with the same level of professional care and attention to detail.
We start with a thorough assessment of your vehicle’s current condition. This isn’t a quick glance—we’re identifying everything from paint imperfections to interior wear patterns that need specific attention.
Next comes the systematic cleaning and preparation process. We use techniques and products specifically chosen for your vehicle’s materials, whether that’s delicate leather, high-end paint finishes, or specialized coatings.
The final step is protection and enhancement. This might include paint correction to remove swirls and scratches, ceramic coating application for long-term protection, or interior conditioning that keeps materials supple and protected. You’ll see exactly what we’ve accomplished, and more importantly, you’ll experience the difference in how your vehicle looks and feels.
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Our auto detailing services are designed around what matters most to Gilgo’s vehicle enthusiasts and luxury car owners. We offer comprehensive paint correction that removes years of accumulated swirls and scratches, revealing the true depth and clarity of your paint.
Our ceramic coating applications provide years of protection against the harsh coastal environment here on Long Island. Salt air, UV exposure, and environmental contaminants don’t stand a chance against properly applied professional coatings.
For those with vintage collectibles or high-performance vehicles, we provide specialized care that preserves originality while enhancing protection. We also handle commercial fleet detailing for businesses that understand their vehicles represent their brand image. Every service includes our climate-controlled environment and the kind of attention to detail that keeps valuable vehicles in showroom condition.
The timeline depends on your vehicle’s current condition and the services you need. A comprehensive detail with paint correction typically takes 6-8 hours, while a maintenance detail might be completed in 3-4 hours.
For ceramic coating applications, we usually need your vehicle for 2-3 days to ensure proper preparation, application, and curing. We never rush the process because shortcuts compromise results.
We’ll give you a realistic timeframe upfront based on what your specific vehicle needs. Quality work takes time, and we’d rather deliver exceptional results than meet an arbitrary deadline.
Regular car washes focus on basic cleaning—soap, rinse, dry, done. Professional detailing is comprehensive restoration and protection of your vehicle’s surfaces.
We’re correcting paint imperfections, not just removing dirt. We’re conditioning leather and protecting it from cracking, not just wiping it down. We’re applying coatings that provide months or years of protection, not temporary shine products that wash off in a few weeks.
The difference is immediately visible in the depth of your paint, the feel of your interior, and the way water beads off your vehicle months later. It’s the difference between maintenance and preservation.
Absolutely. High-end vehicles are actually our specialty, and we understand the unique requirements of luxury and exotic car care.
We have experience with everything from vintage Porsches to modern Lamborghinis, and we know which products and techniques are safe for specialized paint finishes, carbon fiber components, and premium interior materials.
Our climate-controlled facility provides the controlled environment necessary for working on valuable vehicles. We also carry comprehensive insurance and take extra precautions to ensure your investment is completely protected while in our care.
For most vehicles in the Gilgo area, we recommend comprehensive detailing every 3-4 months, with maintenance washes in between. However, this varies significantly based on how you use your vehicle and where it’s stored.
Daily drivers exposed to salt air and coastal conditions might benefit from more frequent attention, while garage-kept weekend cars might go longer between services.
We’ll assess your specific situation and usage patterns to recommend a schedule that maintains your vehicle’s condition without over-servicing. The goal is preserving your investment efficiently, not creating unnecessary work.
Ceramic coatings create a permanent bond with your paint that provides years of protection against environmental contaminants, UV damage, and minor scratches.
In Gilgo’s coastal environment, this means protection from salt spray, bird droppings, tree sap, and the intense UV exposure we get here on Long Island. The coating also makes your vehicle much easier to clean and maintain.
Quality ceramic coatings typically last 2-5 years depending on the product and maintenance. They won’t prevent major damage, but they’ll keep your paint looking new and make regular maintenance much simpler.
Yes, and this is where our experience really shows. Older and collectible vehicles often have unique paint systems, single-stage paints, or original finishes that require specialized knowledge and techniques.
We assess each vehicle individually and adjust our approach accordingly. Sometimes this means more conservative correction methods to preserve originality, other times it means comprehensive restoration to bring back the original luster.
We understand that with collectible vehicles, maintaining authenticity and value is just as important as appearance. We’ll discuss options and recommendations specific to your vehicle’s condition, age, and significance before beginning any work.
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