What is superfinish?

07laramie · 03-26-2008, 03:53 AM

I was looking into some eagle alloys and they are available in either chrome or superfinish. What is superfinish? Do you have to polish it or is it a maintenence free alloy? One better then the other?

Heres what im looking at, do you like the 082 or 0824 better? I am leaning towards the 0824.. Eagle Alloy Wheels Series 082

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07laramie · 03-26-2008, 11:15 PM

No one has these?

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awenthol · 03-26-2008, 11:18 PM

They look pretty good. IMO, reguardless of whether or not superfinish is "maintenence free", you're truck looks like it'd be best off with chrome :thumbsup

BTW, had a set of Eagle's on the last truck...did a LOT of polishing

Last edited by awenthol : 03-26-2008 at 11:51 PM.

PUREVIL · 03-26-2008, 11:36 PM

It looks like they are teh same wheel just one in chrome and one with black painted spokes and lips. Im assuming the "superfinish" refers to the painted parts. I could be wrong.

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moonraker · 03-26-2008, 11:43 PM

In engineering terms, superfinishing is a word used for something that is very very highly polished. I mean polished as in creating a surface that is free from defects to a measured degree, usually acheived with varying grades of diamond polishing compound.

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TOMTOM · 03-27-2008, 01:07 AM

I have a set on my 93. a very fine machine finish, not polished, not clear coated.
they clean up pretty easy with a MOTHERS POWER BALL.
TOMMY

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07laramie · 03-27-2008, 01:20 AM

Thanks for the replys. I emailed a dealer that sells eagle and here is what they said

"Superfinish shines just like chrome, but will never peel like chrome.
(they are a high polished aluminum)
As long as you keep them pretty clean, they should stay shiny for a very very long time."

But he also commented that alot of aftermarket 17" wheels may require some front brake caliper grinding on 04+ Dodge to make them fit. Has anyone else had this problem?

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awenthol · 03-27-2008, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 07laramie

As long as you keep them pretty clean, they should stay shiny for a very very long time."

Which means you'll have to polish them...a lot

Quote:

Originally Posted by 07laramie

But he also commented that alot of aftermarket 17" wheels may require some front brake caliper grinding on 04+ Dodge to make them fit. Has anyone else had this problem?

Shouldn't have to grind anything.

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03-26-2008, 11:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
07laramie Cummins Fan Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: North Dakota Posts: 97 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts 07laramie's Truck Pics	No one has these? __________________ 07 2500 5.9L,Laramie,48RE and 3:73s Muffler Delete,5" tip,Smarty Jr,Gutted TQ Tube,lots of stainless/chrome accessories,JL audio Subs/Amp.

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awenthol Banned Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 4,768 Thanks: 2 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts awenthol's Truck Pics	They look pretty good. IMO, reguardless of whether or not superfinish is "maintenence free", you're truck looks like it'd be best off with chrome :thumbsup BTW, had a set of Eagle's on the last truck...did a LOT of polishing Last edited by awenthol : 03-26-2008 at 11:51 PM.

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PUREVIL Diesel Head Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Minot ND/Las Vegas Posts: 1,073 Thanks: 4 Thanked 12 Times in 9 Posts PUREVIL's Truck Pics	It looks like they are teh same wheel just one in chrome and one with black painted spokes and lips. Im assuming the "superfinish" refers to the painted parts. I could be wrong. __________________ 2005 Ram 2500, MP8, Smarty, FBD 5in TBE, AFE, 20inch RBP 91R w/ 37in. Mud Grapplers, Tint, Custom Wrap, 4.56 Gears + Yukon Locker, 8in Lift, Banks Technicooler, Air Dog 150, AMP Steps, ARP, Arson III, II Dual CP3, BD Turbo Guard, DDP 120s, II Silver Bullet 66

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moonraker Cummins Fanatic Join Date: May 2007 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 192 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts moonraker's Truck Pics	In engineering terms, superfinishing is a word used for something that is very very highly polished. I mean polished as in creating a surface that is free from defects to a measured degree, usually acheived with varying grades of diamond polishing compound. __________________ 2004.5 Dodge 3500 duallie 4x4 quad cab - long box - 5.9l turbocharged cummins HO 600 - 6 speed manual gearbox - predator stage III - Smarty - Amsoil 4510 - cat delete pipe - Valair Ceramic Button Clutch - 459/842

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TOMTOM Diesel Freak Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: SULPHUR LOUISIANA Posts: 646 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts TOMTOM's Truck Pics	I have a set on my 93. a very fine machine finish, not polished, not clear coated. they clean up pretty easy with a MOTHERS POWER BALL. TOMMY __________________ 93 D2500 528/1081 12.80@106mph 0N #2

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07laramie Cummins Fan Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: North Dakota Posts: 97 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts 07laramie's Truck Pics	Thanks for the replys. I emailed a dealer that sells eagle and here is what they said "Superfinish shines just like chrome, but will never peel like chrome. (they are a high polished aluminum) As long as you keep them pretty clean, they should stay shiny for a very very long time." But he also commented that alot of aftermarket 17" wheels may require some front brake caliper grinding on 04+ Dodge to make them fit. Has anyone else had this problem? __________________ 07 2500 5.9L,Laramie,48RE and 3:73s Muffler Delete,5" tip,Smarty Jr,Gutted TQ Tube,lots of stainless/chrome accessories,JL audio Subs/Amp.