Hardcore Choppers and Kirker Automotive Finishes today jointly announced a new marketing partnership through which the Sterling, VA-based motorcycle manufacturer will feature Kirker’s bold colors on custom choppers, theme builds, feature bikes and other upcoming projects.

Both Kirker and HCC will benefit from the arrangement by combining promotional appearances and other activities to bring additional focus to their respective brands.

“We’re really excited about partnering with Hardcore Choppers,” said Matt Panuska, Kirker’s vice president – sales & marketing. “These guys do some amazing work, from their visionary concepts to the final finishing touches, they’re among the most skilled craftsmen building bikes today.”

From start to finish, Hardcore Choppers does everything in-house. That includes custom manufacturing of wheels, frames, high-performance engines and other specially-engineered components. Of course, HCC also does its own paint work at its state-of-the-art facility in Sterling, VA, where they already are shooting Kirker’s new BLACK DIAMOND low-VOC urethane basecoats and SPECTRA Series urethane candy colors in the paint booth. HCC’s custom painters are also using Kirker’s direct-to-metal primers, primer surfacers, urethane clearcoats and low-gloss finishes like Hot Rod Black and Matte Clear.

“We take pride in the quality of our work. These choppers sell for more than $100,000 so we can’t afford to mess around with inferior supplies. We need a paint system that we can trust will continue to perform and look good for as long as the bikes themselves,” said Alfredo Carlini, president of Hardcore Choppers. “Just like our choppers, Kirker is known for superior performance, reliability and quality.”

Thanks to countless appearances in major national publications and on cable TV, and with a fast-growing Web presence, Hardcore Choppers has developed a huge following. Fans will begin to see bikes painted in Kirker colors rolling out as soon as April.

About Hardcore Choppers
Hardcore Choppers was founded in 1996 and has become one of the top custom chopper builders in the world, as seen on the Discovery Channel, Spike TV and the Speed Channel. Hardcore Choppers’ list of clients include celebrities, professional athletes, major league sports teams, large corporations and more. The company’s bikes have been featured in magazines such as Hot Bike, American Iron, V-Twin and more. Hardcore Choppers is one of only a few custom chopper builders in the world to have reached the $200,000 price tag on several creations. Hardcore Choppers uses only hand-crafted parts made in-house in a state-of-the-art facility. Every Hardcore Chopper is hand-built by one craftsman at a time.

About Kirker Automotive Finishes A division of Coventry Coatings Corp., Kirker Automotive Finishes has manufactured paint for one hundred and fourteen years. Today, the line covers a complete range of automotive and fleet refinish products including low-VOC basecoats, single-stage urethane topcoats and enamel paints, DTM primers, high build primer surfacers, urethane clears, activators, reducers and other related items. Kirker also maintains a significant private-label program.

To learn more, please visit the company’s web site: www.KirkerAutomotive.com

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For additional info please contact: 845-562-5666 info@kirkerautomotive.com

Hardcore Choppers Launches New Custom Apparel Store, Offers a Variety of Unique Products

After the successful launch of a new website early last year, Hardcore Choppers has continued to expand the site’s functionality. The new site now features a store section, where fans will be able to purchase high-quality screen print and embroidered clothing items.

Sterling, VA (PRWEB) February 17, 2012

The expansion of Hardcore Choppers over the past 16 years has been focused around bringing customers the best products in the industry, while maintaining a price point that can’t be beat. After enjoying continued success over the years, the company has firmly established itself as a brand name within the market – a fact which has recently lead to considerable demand for Hardcore Choppers apparel and logo products.

Hardcore Choppers is excited to announce the launch of their new online-based store; Hardcore Choppers Hardware, which will enable customers and fans alike to purchase a variety of Hardcore Choppers’-branded items. The products, which range from standard logo tees, to exquisite hand-stitched leather riding jackets with full-color embroidery, offer enthusiasts a great way to ride in style while displaying support for their favorite custom chopper manufacturer.

Navigation through the store is quick and easy, employing a fast and secure checkout process through PayPal®. Many items feature a wide range of color and size options, and all products sport the flashy new 2012 Hardcore Choppers’ “wings” logo.

For a complete list of items which are now available for immediate sale, visit the Hardcore Choppers Hardware Store online.

Custom Motorcycle Manufacturer Hardcore Choppers Announces… Launch of Custom Chopper Kits and Rollers

With 16 years of experience building high-end custom choppers, Hardcore Choppers is now expanding their production to include customizable bike kits and rolling chassis kits.

Sterling, VA (PRWEB) February 22, 2012

Hardcore Choppers has been growing steadily over the past decade and a half; an evolution which has seen their choppers become one of the leading options for discerning enthusiasts all around the world – both in style, customization, and reliability. With the launch of their new bike kits and rollers, Hardcore Choppers hopes to reach out into a new market segment, offering manufacturing experience and quality fit-and-finish to customers who want to build their own motorcycle from the ground up.

All frames and kits include a manufacturer’s MSO and 17-digit VIN # – no special construction permits are required. Kits come complete with a fully mocked-up frame, and include options such as sheet metal (front and rear fenders, gas tanks, oil tanks, and more) as well as a variety of front ends seat options. Conventionally, bike kits and rollers have offered intriguing price points, but leave customers stranded when it comes to assembly and component fitment. Hardcore Choppers has recently completed an exhaustive CAD design and testing program to ensure that all kit components will fit correctly the first time. Customers also have the option of buying kits which include all of the main components they will need for assembly, which further reduces the challenge of building their own chopper.

Hardcore Choppers will be releasing their kits and rollers at special introductory prices this spring, with rollers starting at $5,995 and bike kits starting at $16,995. For more details visit https://hardcorechoppers.com or call 703 – 464 – 0494.

PS Charities’ OCC Raffle Chopper to be Displayed at Hardcore Choppers’ Sterling Facility, Raising Funds for Triple-Amputee MSgt Eden Pearl

As part of Professionals Supporting Charities’ ‘Building a House, Helping a Hero’ project, a custom-built OCC Chopper will be raffled off to aid in a disability-friendly housing project for the wounded veteran. Eden is said to be the most wounded man ever to survive in the history of the US Military.

Sterling, VA (PRWEB) February 08, 2012

Hardcore Choppers is always eager to support our troops, and in collaboration with Professionals Supporting Charities (PS Charities) are proud to announce that the Sterling, VA custom chopper manufacturing facility will be displaying a unique custom chopper to be raffled off in support of a wounded soldier.

On the morning of August 16, 2009; while on his fourth combat tour, conducting operations in the Herat Province of Afghanistan, Eden’s vehicle was struck by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED). He was thrown nearly 30’ from the vehicle and his body became engulfed in flames. Eden suffered a traumatic brain injury and 3rd degree burns on over 90% of his body.

As a result of his injuries, Eden had both of his legs and one of his arms amputated. Some doctors and surgeons have said that Eden is the most wounded man ever to survive in the history of the United States Military.

In the wake of his injuries, Eden is now faced with a difficult road to recovery. After two years of hospital treatment, Eden, his wife, and their six year old daughter hope to settle down after years of moving in and out of apartments while seeking the required medical expertise that his injuries called for.

PS Charities realizes the unique circumstances that come along with Eden’s injuries, and has launched a fund-raising project to help build the family a disability-friendly home to accommodate these special needs – a home which would allow the family to return to life outside the walls of countless hospitals and physical therapy centers.

Hardcore Choppers is excited about this joint-effort with PS Charities, and looks forward to assisting in similar projects moving forward.

To view the raffle chopper in person, stop by our facility in Sterling, VA this May. Click here for directions.
For more information on purchasing raffle tickets, visit the PS Charities ‘Build a House’ project website

Hardcore Choppers has been building custom motorcycles since 1996, and has become one of the industry’s premier custom chopper manufacturers. Their Northern Virginia facility builds motorcycles from the frame-up, tailoring to customers which span around the world from, Dubai to the UK. With models starting at $19,995, Hardcore Choppers has placed themselves in a competitive market position by offering choppers with a wide range of price points.

Thursday evening, nearly 2,000 prominent business and government leaders, as well as legends from the worlds of sports and boxing, joined together for an unforgettable evening of fun, exciting entertainment, and live professional boxing bouts at the 22nd annual Fight Night gala!

Living up to its billing as one of the most highly acclaimed events in Washington, Fight Night raised nearly $2 million to help children in Washington, DC receive a great education and stay healthy so they can learn.

Hardcore Choppers has been selected to join forces with Stars & Stripes & Spokes for a Memorial Day event you’ll never forget!  Join thousands of fellow riders and enjoy live music, great food, a huge array of industry-related vendors, as well as a full featured motorcycle show, military vehicle and equipment display, and amenities for RVs and campers as well.

Don’t forget to check out the Hardcore Choppers booth, which will host many attractions including the Hardcore Hotties and our video crew which will be shooting film for upcoming episodes on V Twin Channel.com

DETAILS:  Memorial Day Weekend • May 27 – 30, 2011 RFK Stadium Festival Grounds, Washington, DC http://stars-stripes-spokes.com

Hardcore Choppers is in the process of filming exciting new episodes of their ‘Hardcore Choppers Files’ series, which will be appearing online this spring.  The show focuses on the custom motorcycle industry, and gives viewers an in-depth look into the building process of these amazing hand-built machines. Be sure to check back often – new episodes will be posted soon!

For additional shows, check out http://www.vtwinchannel.com