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You’ll stop worrying about every rainstorm, bird dropping, or salt spray hitting your vehicle. Your car or yacht maintains that showroom shine without constant detailing appointments or expensive touch-ups.
The ceramic coating creates a molecular bond with your paint that repels water, dirt, and contaminants while enhancing gloss beyond what traditional wax ever could. UV rays that normally fade and damage your finish are blocked, keeping your investment looking pristine year after year.
Your maintenance routine becomes simple rinse-offs instead of intensive washing sessions. The hydrophobic surface means water beads and rolls away, taking dirt with it and preventing those stubborn water spots that plague vehicles in our Long Island marine environment.
Legacy Motors and Marine has been serving Babylon’s luxury car and yacht owners with the same precision and respect we’d want for our own vehicles. We’re not just another detailing shop trying to upsell ceramic coating.
Our climate-controlled facility in Port Jefferson Station was built specifically for high-value assets. We understand that your exotic car or yacht represents more than transportation—it’s an investment, a passion, and often a legacy.
Located in the heart of Long Island’s boating community, we’ve seen what Great South Bay salt air, UV exposure, and environmental contaminants do to unprotected surfaces. That’s exactly why we specialize in professional-grade ceramic coatings that actually work in our challenging coastal environment.
First, we thoroughly assess your vehicle’s current condition in our climate-controlled facility. Any existing scratches, swirl marks, or oxidation get corrected through professional paint correction—because ceramic coating enhances what’s underneath, it doesn’t hide imperfections.
Next comes the meticulous surface preparation. Every trace of wax, sealant, and contamination is removed to ensure proper molecular bonding. This step separates professional installations from quick-spray applications that fail within months.
The ceramic coating application happens in our controlled environment, free from dust and temperature fluctuations that compromise curing. Multiple thin layers are applied and allowed to cure properly, creating a durable, hydrophobic barrier that bonds permanently with your paint.
After curing, your vehicle gets a final inspection and you receive detailed care instructions to maintain your investment. The entire process typically takes 2-3 days, depending on your vehicle’s size and condition.
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Your ceramic coating service includes complete paint correction when needed, thorough decontamination, and application of professional-grade ceramic coating with multi-year durability. We offer both automotive and marine-specific formulations designed for Long Island’s unique environmental challenges.
For automotive applications, we protect paint, trim, wheels, and glass surfaces. Marine ceramic coatings cover gel coat, painted surfaces, and metal components above and below the waterline, providing superior salt water resistance and UV protection that’s crucial for Babylon’s boating community.
Babylon’s proximity to the Great South Bay and Atlantic Ocean creates unique challenges—salt spray, intense UV reflection off water, and marine growth. Our ceramic coatings are specifically formulated to handle these conditions while maintaining that deep, glossy finish that makes heads turn at the marina or car show.
Each installation comes with detailed maintenance guidelines and warranty protection. Unlike spray-on products that wash away, professional ceramic coatings maintain their protective properties for years with proper care, often appearing on your vehicle’s Carfax report for added resale value.
Professional ceramic coatings last 2-5 years depending on the specific product and your vehicle’s exposure conditions. The key difference from consumer-grade products is the molecular bonding process and coating thickness we achieve in our controlled application environment.
In Babylon’s marine environment, we typically see excellent performance for 3-4 years on automotive applications and 2-3 years on marine vessels due to the harsher salt water exposure. The coating doesn’t just “wear off” like wax—it gradually loses some hydrophobic properties while maintaining paint protection.
High-end formulations with graphene technology can extend durability even further, especially when maintained with proper washing techniques and occasional maintenance treatments that we’ll teach you during delivery.
Marine ceramic coatings are formulated with higher chemical resistance to handle salt water, stronger UV inhibitors for intense water reflection, and better bonding agents for porous gel coat surfaces that yachts typically have.
Automotive coatings focus more on enhancing gloss and providing excellent hydrophobic properties on painted surfaces. Marine formulations must also resist marine growth, fish blood, and the constant moisture exposure that boats experience in our Great South Bay waters.
The application process differs too—marine coatings often require different surface preparation techniques and curing conditions. That’s why we use marine-specific products for yachts and boats rather than trying to adapt automotive coatings, which is a common mistake that leads to early failure.
Yes, paint correction is essential for achieving professional results that justify the investment. Ceramic coating is crystal clear and actually enhances the appearance of whatever’s underneath—including scratches, swirl marks, and oxidation.
We assess every vehicle’s paint condition and perform the necessary correction steps before coating. This might involve light polishing for newer vehicles or more intensive multi-stage correction for older or neglected paint that’s been exposed to our coastal environment.
Skipping paint correction is the biggest mistake we see with failed ceramic coating jobs from other providers. The coating bonds permanently, so any defects become locked in place. Proper preparation ensures you get that mirror-like finish that makes ceramic coating worthwhile for luxury vehicles.
Professional ceramic coating typically ranges from $1,500-$4,000 for automotive applications and $2,500-$6,000 for marine vessels, depending on size, condition, and coating system selected. These aren’t impulse purchase prices, but they reflect the comprehensive service and long-term value.
The investment includes paint correction, surface preparation, professional application in our climate-controlled facility, and warranty coverage. While it’s significantly more than wax or sealants, consider that you’re eliminating years of frequent detailing costs and protecting against expensive paint damage from our harsh coastal environment.
For luxury vehicles and yachts, ceramic coating often pays for itself through reduced maintenance costs and preserved resale value. We provide detailed quotes after assessing your specific vehicle and requirements—no surprises or pressure tactics.
Yes, but they require different products and application techniques. We’re one of the few facilities in Babylon equipped to handle both automotive and marine ceramic coating applications professionally, which matters more than most people realize.
Cars get automotive-grade coatings optimized for painted surfaces, while boats receive marine-formulated coatings designed for gel coat and the harsh marine environment. The surface preparation, application methods, and curing requirements differ significantly between the two.
Our dual expertise means yacht owners who also collect cars can get consistent, professional results for their entire fleet. We understand the unique requirements of both applications and use the appropriate products for each, rather than trying to make one product work for everything.
Maintenance is surprisingly simple compared to traditional wax schedules—regular washing with pH-neutral soap and avoiding automatic car washes with harsh brushes that can damage the coating. The hydrophobic surface makes dirt and grime easier to remove with less effort.
We recommend hand washing or touchless washing, immediate removal of bird droppings or tree sap (common around our waterfront location), and periodic inspection for any damage. Some coating systems benefit from annual maintenance treatments to refresh the hydrophobic properties.
The biggest maintenance requirement is avoiding contamination during the initial curing period—typically 7-14 days depending on environmental conditions. After that, your ceramic coating should provide years of protection with minimal effort compared to the constant waxing schedules that luxury vehicle ownership typically requires.
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