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Visions of the Electric Car

HARD Lifestyle — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 00:56:33 +0000

Sometimes one needs to just step back, look, and evaluate where one came from so as to have a vision of where they are headed. In the automotive industry the Electric Car has been worked on and developed by small groups of scientists and entrepreneurs since 1899. Though the technology has developed tremendously over this period there are still some issues that need to be ironed out before the electric car will emerge as the savior of our economy and our way of life.

In a recent post by Business Insider, ’8 Reasons Why The Electric Car Will Not Be A Success…’ were presented. Knowing where we all stand as we look to the future will help shape our lives. So what are those eight reasons why we do not yet see the electric car running around our neighborhoods more often?

1. Range – Electric cars are inherently limited to the distance they can travel before needing to recharge.

2. Charge Time – It can take up to 20 hours to completely recharge on a 120 volt outlet.

3. Infrastructure – While the infrastructure is growing, there will still be 90% less charge points available than gas stations next year.

4. Cost – Comparing The Chevrolet Volt and a Cruze which are equal in size; The Volt has a cost of $40,000 compared to The Cruze which starts at $18,000

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5. Pollution – Power used to charge the electric car comes from coal or gas power; these are the most heavily polluting industries.

Disposal of the batteries which contain toxic materials within them can also be an issue that could destroy the ecosystem of an area for hundreds of years.

6. Hydrogen – Once storage of hydrogen is perfected, in the near future hydrogen power will revolutionize the world.

7. Government – The U.S. Government is in bed with the gas powered automobile manufacturers.

8. Ease of gasoline – Fossil fuels are what made this post even possible. It has worked for us for over 100 years and it’s not easy to change to another system even with gas prices reaching $7 per gallon at the pump.

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Paint Misbehavin’ (HQ) Full Show

HARD Lifestyle — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 20:28:02 +0000

It was two years ago on June 25th, 2009 that TLC Discovery Channel aired Paint Misbehavin’, a reality based show TV pilot featuring HARD Lifestyle’s own Steve Flanagan and his team of “paintsters”. Packed with explosions and excitement, Steve and his crew reveal the latest paint technologies through the eye of a Hollywood style presentation filmed by Michael McNamara of MCfilmworks.

In this first episode, Paint Misbehavin’ introduces two very unique paints that are sure to change the way one looks at the paint world. With over a decade of being immersed in the custom paint world and working with the latest paint technologies, Steve demonstrates a fireproof paint that can withstand temperatures in excess of 1,200° F which can be used to treat wood and metal in the housing and industrial sector to protect homes and buildings from the devastating effects of fire. But if that is not amazing enough, Steve also introduces a paint that changes color via temperature and builds a one of a kind cop car that can instantly, from the flip of a switch, change from an unmarked unit to a fully marked cop car with lights flashing, sirens screaming and all the markings of a police unit.

Without any further ado, we are happy to bring you this exciting show in full (HQ) via our friends at YouTube. Please check out this pilot and visit www.hardlifestyle.com for other custom paint technologies and celebrity projects Steve of HARD Lifestyle has had the privilege of taking part in.

Paint Misbehavin (HQ) Full Show part 1of2

Paint Misbehavin (HQ) Full Show part 2of2

Exotic custom car paint

HardLifeStyle — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:24:25 +0000

Story by: Tampa Sports Car Examiner – Michael Berenis

Exotic car paint is not just limited to high price Ferrari, Lamborghini, and other various makes. Specialty exotic paints can be used on any sports car or custom vehicle project that you desire. There has been some amazing new technology developed in the paint world recently, let me introduce you to “Hard Lifestyle“. Hard Lifestyle features the latest in exotic car paint technology and offers top of the line customization processes.

The choice of famous folks, and also featured on TLC’s “Paint Misbehavin” assures all prospective customers that they are getting top of the line quality, extensive ingenuity, and a well known name behind each project. You may have seen vehicles completely covered in chrome, such as rap music star 50 cent’s Lamborghini, or other famous custom jobs such as Kotton Mouth Kings Lou Dog’s trike, Ice T’s Bentley GT, Snoop Dogg’s chrome and gold footballs, Korn’s Fieldy ’64 Impala, and Gwen Stefani’s Gold Tahoe. These are all projects completed by Steve Flanagan of Hard Lifestyle! See slide show below for examples of these projects.

Video content: 50 cent’s chrome Lamborghini by Hard Lifestyle

This unique paint process creates a mirror like surface that can be applied to many surfaces! Chroming cars is just one level this paint can satisfy, your imagination is the next. They also offer other paints by Imperial Surface Technologies that create unique surface types such as “Shrapnel” which emulates brushed aluminum, machine turned, and raw aluminum. These rugged appearances create a defining image on any application. For use on wood surfaces, their new paint technology “Inferno” prevents wood from burning. Exposed to the likes of a flame thrower and propane cannons, the layer of paint just smolders and does not allow the wood to burn.

Video content: “Heatwave” thermal reactive paint

These new exotic paints are an example of how amazing Hard Lifestyle’s paint technology can truly be when applied to the right project. Other paint types include heat reactive which when heat is applied it can change colors or reveal custom designs underneath, distortion which is a color shifting powder held within the paint, krinkle which produces a marble or snakeskin like finish, kashmir which emulates velvet appearance for a soft touch, and multiple types of clear coat based on your preference. Please visit http://www.hardlifestyle.com for the best in exotic car painting and customizing, cutting edge paint technologies, and the ultimate name in style.

Hard Lifestyle’s contact information:

Email: info@hardlifestyle.com
Click here for project inquiry form

Video content: Hard Lifestyle’s “Inferno” fire proof paint

All images courtesy of Hard Lifestyle

KORN and Fieldy go 3D with the custom 64 Impala

HARD Lifestyle — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 22:27:34 +0000

Check out the newly updated 3D gallery where we have Fieldy and the guys from KORN in complete 3D Anaglyphs. You’ll need your 3D glasses for this one! This Classic 64 Impala has a rootbeer candy paint job and a pearl white top. You can view the complete project at Korn Fieldy 64 Impala | Rootbeer Candy Paint Job.

Also don’t miss the Ice T and wife Coco Bentley GT gallery in 3D Anaglyphs too at Ice T Bentley GT 3D Images | Candy Paint Job.

KORN and Fieldy go 3D with the 64 Impala

HARD Lifestyle — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 19:24:17 +0000

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Check out the newly updated 3D gallery where we have Fieldy and the guys from KORN in complete 3D. Don’t miss the Ice-T and Coco gallery too, previews of that are coming up later today so stay tuned!

In the meantime grab the 3D glasses because you don’t want to miss what’s going on at HARD Lifestyle there are Videos, TV Clips and MUCH more all in true 3D so HURRY up get over there and check it all out!

www.HardLifeStyle.com

Bugatti CHROMED OUT!

HARD Lifestyle — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 00:56:17 +0000

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If anything says HARD it’s this car! A chromed out Bugatti Veyron. We just had to do a 3D version of this beauty. We are adding it to the gallery along with a TON of other updated pics SO… STAY TUNED!!!

http://www.hardlifestyle.com/3d_hardlifestyle_images.html

Cash for CLUNKERS!

HARD Lifestyle — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 19:44:47 +0000

At HARD Lifestyle we are PROUD of President Obama for his attempt at stimulating the economy with his Cash For Clunkers campaign, and more importantly his recent decision to extend it even longer!

We wish to show our gratitude at HARD Lifestyle by offering our own Cash For Clunkers program to coincide with the US Governments plan of $4,500 off the purchase of any new vehicle. Starting today and running for as long as our government runs their campaign we will give you $4,500 off the price of a HARD Lifestyle makeover for your vehicle. So take Uncle Sam’s $4,500 and take the $4,500 that most car dealers are offering to “match” the Governments program and get yourself $9,000 off your next car then bring it straight to us to really SET IT OFF!

So act now while we are feeling as crazy as our government is… and let’s put you in the car you deserve and do our part to help get America back on track!!!

www.hardlifestyle.com

Cash for CLUNKERS!

Cash for CLUNKERS!

HARD Lifestyle — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 19:31:17 +0000

At HARD Lifestyle we are PROUD of President Obama for his attempt at stimulating the economy with his Cash For Clunkers campaign, and more importantly his recent decision to extend it even longer!

So act now while we are feeling as crazy as our government is… and let’s put you in the car you deserve and do our part to help get America back on track!!!
www.hardlifestyle.com

Cash for CLUNKERS!

Star Trek inspired Cloaking Cop Car

HARD Lifestyle — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 22:10:42 +0000

As if taken straight out of a Star Trek movie, Steve Flanagan and cast of Paint Misbehavin take their paints and Law Enforcement capabilities to the next level and build an Escalade into a cloaking cop car. This certainly changes the way you look at paint.

TO SEE THE FULL VIDEO CLICK HERE http://www.hardlifestyle.com/heatwave_cloaking_cop_car_vid.html

Stealth Technology For The Streets

HARD Lifestyle — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 19:29:17 +0000

Take a look at Steve Flanagan and the cast of TLC’s Paint Misbehavin as they build a cop car worthy of the next Star Trek movie. This cloaking cop car transforms from an unmarked to a fully marked police unit right before your eyes. Look out David Copperfield, there’s new magicians in town and they’re playing with the latest High-Tech custom paints.

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TO SEE THE FULL VIDEO CLICK HERE

http://www.hardlifestyle.com/heatwave_cloaking_cop_car_vid.html