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You know that feeling when you first drove off the lot. The paint was flawless, the interior spotless, every surface gleaming under the showroom lights. That’s exactly what we bring back.
Our paint correction process removes the swirl marks, scratches, and oxidation that dull your finish over time. We’re talking about a complete transformation – not just clean, but genuinely restored. The kind of results that make you do a double-take in your own driveway.
After we’re done, your vehicle doesn’t just look maintained. It looks like an investment that’s been properly cared for by people who understand what they’re working with.
Legacy Motors and Marine serves Setauket and the greater Long Island area from our climate-controlled facility in Port Jefferson Station. We’ve built our reputation around one simple principle: treating every vehicle like it belongs to us.
The Long Island market is full of detailing options, but most treat your car like just another job. We specialize in high-value vehicles – the kind where every detail matters and there’s no room for shortcuts. Whether it’s your weekend exotic or your daily driver that you’ve put real money into, we understand the difference between a car wash and actual care.
Our clients choose us because we know the difference between cleaning a car and preserving an investment. That knowledge shows in every service we provide.
We start with a thorough assessment of your vehicle’s current condition. Every car tells a different story – some need light correction, others require more intensive work. We’ll walk you through exactly what we find and what we recommend.
The actual correction happens in our climate-controlled facility. We use a multi-step process: decontamination to remove embedded dirt and brake dust, followed by machine polishing to eliminate swirl marks and scratches. Each step is methodical and measured – we’re not trying to rush through your car.
After correction, we apply protection based on your needs. That might be a ceramic coating for long-term durability, or a premium sealant if you’re looking for something more traditional. We finish with a complete interior detail and final inspection before you pick up your vehicle.
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Our full-service approach covers everything your vehicle needs. Paint correction removes years of accumulated damage – those swirl marks from car washes, light scratches from daily use, and oxidation that makes your finish look tired. We’re equipped to handle everything from light polishing to complete paint restoration.
For Setauket’s climate, protection is crucial. Our ceramic coatings provide years of defense against salt air, UV damage, and the environmental factors that are particularly challenging here on Long Island. The coating bonds directly to your paint, creating a protective layer that makes maintenance easier and keeps your finish looking fresh longer.
Interior work gets the same attention. We’re talking about deep cleaning that addresses every surface, proper conditioning for leather and trim, and the kind of detail work that brings back that new-car feel. For commercial fleets, we offer regular maintenance programs that keep your vehicles looking professional and representing your business properly.
Paint correction timing depends entirely on your vehicle’s current condition and the level of correction needed. A light polish might take a full day, while complete multi-step correction can require two to three days.
We don’t rush this process because there’s no way to undo mistakes on your clear coat. During our initial assessment, we’ll give you an honest timeline based on what your specific vehicle needs. Some cars just need a refresh, others require more intensive work to get back to that showroom condition.
The investment in time pays off in results that last. When we’re done, you’re looking at years of protection and a finish that actually improves how your vehicle looks and feels to drive.
Most detailing focuses on cleaning – washing, vacuuming, maybe some basic wax application. We focus on correction and protection. That means actually removing the damage that’s accumulated in your paint rather than just covering it up temporarily.
Our paint correction process uses specialized equipment and techniques to level out your clear coat and eliminate swirl marks, scratches, and oxidation. Regular detailing might make your car look clean for a few weeks. Our correction work restores the actual finish and then protects it properly.
The difference shows in longevity and results. After proper correction and ceramic coating, your vehicle stays cleaner longer and maintains that deep gloss that you can’t get from traditional wax or quick detailing services.
Absolutely. High-end vehicles are actually our specialty, and they require a completely different approach than standard detailing. Exotic cars often have unique paint systems, delicate trim materials, and finishes that demand specific techniques and products.
We understand the difference between working on a daily driver and handling a vehicle where every detail matters. Our climate-controlled facility, specialized equipment, and experience with luxury materials mean your investment gets the level of care it deserves.
Whether it’s paint protection film on a new exotic, ceramic coating for long-term protection, or complete restoration work on a vintage collectible, we have the knowledge and equipment to handle it properly. Your vehicle’s value and condition are safe with us.
For most vehicles, professional correction and protection every 12-18 months maintains optimal condition. But it really depends on how you use your car and what kind of protection it currently has.
If you have ceramic coating, you might only need maintenance details between major services. Daily drivers in harsh conditions might benefit from more frequent attention. Weekend cars or collector vehicles might need less frequent but more specialized care.
During our initial service, we’ll set up a maintenance schedule that makes sense for your specific situation. The goal is keeping your vehicle in peak condition without over-servicing or missing critical maintenance windows.
Ceramic coating is our most popular recommendation because it provides years of protection and makes maintenance significantly easier. The coating bonds to your corrected paint and creates a protective layer that resists dirt, water spots, and environmental damage.
For Long Island conditions specifically, ceramic coating handles salt air, UV exposure, and the seasonal challenges we face here. It’s not just protection – it actually enhances the gloss and depth that we achieve through correction.
Some clients prefer traditional sealants or specific products for vintage vehicles. We’ll recommend the protection that makes the most sense for your vehicle, your budget, and how you use your car. The important thing is protecting the correction work we’ve done.
Paint correction can eliminate most surface-level damage – swirl marks, light scratches, water spots, oxidation, and the kind of wear that accumulates from normal use. If you can’t feel the scratch with your fingernail, we can usually remove it completely.
Deeper scratches that go through the clear coat into the paint require different solutions. Sometimes that means touch-up work before correction, sometimes it means managing expectations about what level of improvement is realistic.
We’ll always give you an honest assessment during our initial inspection. Our goal is dramatic improvement in your paint’s condition, but we won’t promise perfection if the damage is beyond what correction can safely address. Better to be upfront about limitations than create unrealistic expectations.
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