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Your exotic stays showroom-ready. Your daily driver maintains its value. Your vintage collectible gets the specialized care it deserves.
This isn’t about making vehicles look clean—it’s about preserving what you’ve invested in. Paint correction eliminates the swirl marks that make a $100,000 vehicle look neglected. Interior conditioning prevents cracking and fading that destroy resale value.
You’ll see the difference in how light reflects off your paint, how your interior feels, and how long the results last. Because when you’re serious about your vehicles, you need detailing that matches that commitment.
Legacy Motors and Marine serves collectors, enthusiasts, and owners who refuse to settle for ordinary care. From our Port Jefferson Station facility, we’ve built a reputation protecting high-value assets throughout Suffolk County.
We’re not just another detailing shop. We specialize in both automotive and marine preservation, with climate-controlled environments and the expertise to handle everything from weekend roadsters to prized yachts.
Islip’s coastal environment demands specialized knowledge. Salt air, road debris, and temperature fluctuations require techniques that typical car washes simply don’t understand. That’s exactly why discerning owners trust us with their most valuable assets.
Every vehicle gets individual assessment because cookie-cutter approaches don’t work on valuable assets. We identify specific paint defects, contamination levels, and protection needs before touching anything.
Decontamination comes first—clay bar treatment and specialized products remove embedded contaminants that cause permanent damage. Then comes multi-stage paint correction using professional-grade compounds that eliminate 80-90% of swirls, scratches, and etching.
Protection follows immediately. Whether you choose ceramic sealants, paint protection film, or traditional wax, we apply it to properly prepared surfaces. The result is protection that lasts months, not weeks, because we do the foundation work correctly.
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Every full detail includes hand washing, paint decontamination, multi-stage correction, interior deep cleaning, and long-term protection. No shortcuts, no automated equipment that causes damage, no rushing through important steps.
Islip vehicle owners face unique challenges. Salt air from the Great South Bay accelerates corrosion. Road salt in winter creates paint etching. Sand and debris from coastal roads embed in paint and upholstery. Our process specifically addresses these local conditions.
For vintage collectible care, we use techniques appropriate for delicate lacquer finishes and original materials. Commercial fleet hand washes maintain professional appearance without the harsh chemicals that damage paint over time. Because every vehicle—whether it’s a 1967 Mustang or a 2024 delivery truck—deserves appropriate care.
Exotic vehicles require specialized knowledge because their paint systems are often different from mass-production cars. We assess each vehicle individually, considering paint type, thickness, and any previous work before starting correction.
Our climate-controlled facility protects sensitive finishes during the process. We use progressive techniques—starting with the gentlest compounds and moving to more aggressive correction only when necessary. Most exotics see 85-95% improvement in paint clarity and gloss.
The key is understanding that a $200,000 Ferrari needs different treatment than a $30,000 sedan. We have experience with everything from Italian exotics to German engineering, and we treat each vehicle with the respect its value demands.
Mobile services can’t offer climate-controlled environments, professional-grade equipment, or the time needed for proper paint correction. They’re limited by what fits in a van and what can be done in a driveway.
Our facility allows multi-stage processes that take 6-8 hours when needed. We have paint thickness gauges, professional polishers, and the space to properly assess and correct paint defects. Mobile services simply can’t match this level of capability.
More importantly, we specialize in high-value vehicles that need expertise, not just convenience. When your vehicle is worth more than most people’s houses, you need detailing that matches that investment level.
Yes, we’re one of the few facilities in Suffolk County specializing in both automotive and marine detailing. Boats face even harsher conditions than cars—constant moisture, salt exposure, and UV damage from water reflection.
Marine detailing requires different products and techniques. Gel coat needs different correction methods than automotive paint. Vinyl and canvas require specialized cleaning and protection. We understand these differences and have the right equipment for both.
Many of our clients own both luxury vehicles and high-end boats. Having one trusted facility that understands both saves time and ensures consistent quality across all their assets.
Islip’s coastal location accelerates paint degradation, so luxury vehicles typically need professional attention every 2-3 months instead of the usual 4-6 months inland. Salt air is particularly damaging to paint and chrome.
Garage-kept exotics can often go longer between services, but vehicles parked outdoors need more frequent care. The key is preventing damage rather than correcting it after it occurs—prevention is always more cost-effective.
We recommend seasonal services at minimum: pre-winter protection, spring decontamination, summer UV protection, and fall preparation. This schedule prevents the accumulation of damage that reduces value and requires expensive correction.
Vintage vehicles require specialized techniques because their paint systems, chrome, and interior materials are often irreplaceable. We use gentle, period-appropriate products that clean without damaging original finishes.
Single-stage paints need different compounds than modern clear coats. Original chrome requires careful polishing to avoid removing plating. Leather and vinyl from the 1960s-80s need conditioning that won’t cause cracking or discoloration.
Every vintage vehicle gets individual assessment and customized treatment. We document the process and provide maintenance recommendations to preserve originality while maintaining show-quality appearance. Because once original finishes are damaged, they can’t be truly restored.
Absolutely. Professional paint correction actually removes swirl marks permanently by leveling the clear coat, unlike polishes that temporarily hide them. We use paint thickness gauges to ensure we never remove more clear coat than necessary.
The process involves progressively finer abrasives—starting with compounds that remove deeper defects, then polishes that refine the finish to mirror clarity. Each step is carefully controlled to achieve maximum improvement with minimal clear coat removal.
High-end vehicles often have harder, thicker clear coats that respond beautifully to proper correction. You’ll see dramatic improvement in gloss and depth, and the results are permanent. The key is having the right equipment, products, and expertise to do it safely.
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