Hook & Loop backing pads + Carpet Cleaner Scrubber Brush + Makita?

[Ohio Detailing]

Hi Guys,

I have a Makita 9227C (see it HERE (http://www.autogeek.net/ma927po.html)), which has a 7in backing plate.

What I want to do is use THIS (http://www.chemicalguys.com/Carpet_Brush_and_upholstery_buffer_rotary_brush_p/acc_201_brush_c.htm) 5'' carpet scrubbing brush to agitate the interior upholstery and carpet, but since my buffer is a 7'', and the accessory pad is 5'' ... what's a guy to do?

Will either of these 5'' hook-and-look back-plate options work to swap out with my Makita's 7''?

1. 5'' Dual Action Hook-and-Loop HERE (http://www.autogeek.net/lc43125.html)
2. 5'' Heavy Duty backing plate HERE (http://www.autogeek.net/damvp5.html)

Worse case scenario, I can use THIS (http://www.chemicalguys.com/Auto_Detailing_Carpet_Cleaning_Power_Brush_Drill_p/acc_201_brush_md.htm) drill-bit scrubber to agitate the carpets with a regular power drill, but I think the buffer-pad version would be best, right? THANKS :)

[Rsurfer]

You need a 5" rotary backing plate.Rotary 4 inch Flexible Backing Plate (http://www.autogeek.net/5-inch-rotary-plate.html)

[2old2change]

I would not try a da carpet brush on a rotary.Others may have tried it or have a different opinion. If the rotary is the only machine you have then a dynabrade adapter would turn your rotary into a da style machine. This combination would be a bear to handle inside a car IMO. Using a regular da with the brush is the winning combination. Personally I would use a scrub brush until I could buy or borrow a da.

[Rsurfer]

:iagree:I'm with you on not using a carpet brush with a rotary. I've used a carpet brush on a DA with good results. Even CG vid does not show using a rotary. And I would not use it on a headliner as they suggest.
I would not try a da carpet brush on a rotary.Others may have tried it or have a different opinion. If the rotary is the only machine you have then a dynabrade adapter would turn your rotary into a da style machine. This combination would be a bear to handle inside a car IMO. Using a regular da with the brush is the winning combination. Personally I would use a scrub brush until I could buy or borrow a da.

[Ohio Detailing]

I would not try a da carpet brush on a rotary.Others may have tried it or have a different opinion. If the rotary is the only machine you have then a dynabrade adapter would turn your rotary into a da style machine. This combination would be a bear to handle inside a car IMO. Using a regular da with the brush is the winning combination. Personally I would use a scrub brush until I could buy or borrow a da.

Hi, thanks a lot for the heads up and advice about the rotary vs the dual action. May I ask why though - what's the difference?

Would you suggest the basic drill-bit scrubber in lieu of that?

[Ohio Detailing]

You need a 5" rotary backing plate.Rotary 4 inch Flexible Backing Plate (http://www.autogeek.net/5-inch-rotary-plate.html)

Great thanks! This changes out right onto my Makita?

I'm confused though, if the attachment I'm considering is a 5'' carpet scrubber, and this flexible backing plate is 4 3/4'', it seems perfect since I'll have 1/4 inch to spare on the new hook-and-loop attachment, but why does the product page say "The Rotary 4 ¾” Flexible Backing Plate allows you to use 6.5” D.A. pads on your rotary (circular) polisher?"

Just allowing for some extra space?

Also, this might be a great attachment to buy anyway, because I really don't like using the bigger foam pads with my Makita, they seem too bulky and make it harder sometimes to get contours and smaller area of cars. Would this smaller backing plate swap out the larger one on my Makita 9227C model, and is that recommended by detailers usually for polishing/paint correction?

[Rsurfer]

Yes, they are 5/8" thread. I prefer to use a 6" backing plate with 6.5" pads.

[Ohio Detailing]

Yes, they are 5/8" thread. I prefer to use a 6" backing plate with 6.5" pads.

Awesome, thanks! So...

--> 4 1/2-3/4 inch back plate for 5 inch attachment/pads
--> 6 inch back plate for 6.5 inch foam pads

:)

[BostonDetails]

I own both of the carpet brushes from CG's site (long and short bristle). I use them with my 3401 and love them. Only problem was that i was putting them on the original flex backing plate of 5.5" and they are such a PIA to get off afterwards. I bought the smaller backing plate for the flex and they are much easier to remove.

[BostonDetails]

oh, i also own that drill attachment. It works really well but it was a pain to keep charging the drill batteries every night (i'm mobile).

[Ohio Detailing]

I own both of the carpet brushes from CG's site (long and short bristle). I use them with my 3401 and love them. Only problem was that i was putting them on the original flex backing plate of 5.5" and they are such a PIA to get off afterwards. I bought the smaller backing plate for the flex and they are much easier to remove.


oh, i also own that drill attachment. It works really well but it was a pain to keep charging the drill batteries every night (i'm mobile).

Hi BostonDetails, thanks a lot for your help. Do you prefer the drill attachment or rotary for deep cleaning carpets (and the soft or aggressive / long short bristles)? THANKS!

[BostonDetails]

i use the different sized bristles for different carpets. If I had to choose one it would be the short bristle but I use them both often. I really liked the drill attachment too though, I just didn't like charging the drill. I think that the rotary you have will be fine to use them with.

[Rsurfer]

Have you used it on a rotary?
i use the different sized bristles for different carpets. If I had to choose one it would be the short bristle but I use them both often. I really liked the drill attachment too though, I just didn't like charging the drill. I think that the rotary you have will be fine to use them with.

[BostonDetails]

I have not. It's a brush though, it's doesn't have to be run at high speeds.

Have you used it on a rotary?

[Rsurfer]

No and I don't think it would work as well as on a da.
I have not. It's a brush though, it's doesn't have to be run at high speeds.

Have you used it on a rotary?