Do you have a Gorilla Post that needs repair? ParkingZone is the creator and maker of Gorilla Post, which makes it the very best place to get all the information you could ever want on Gorilla Post! Gorilla Post Base Plates mounted to asphalt or concrete can get knocked off by snowplows, vandalism, or improper installation. This week in our blog, we are going to talk specifically about plates and how to replace or install a new one.

Magnetic Gorilla Posts use a stainless-steel base plate to give the neodymium rare-earth magnets a metallic surface to attach to. On asphalt surfaces Gorilla Post Base Plates can be attached using epoxy and a trio of stainless-steel screws and lag shields, while concrete-affixed plates can get away with only epoxy. If your Gorilla Post Base Plate has become separated from the ground it was mounted to, here are some simple instructions to help!

  1.  If the Base Plate was pulled up by the Gorilla Post itself, you must use a flat pry bar or screwdriver to separate the Plate from the Post. Once you have the Post and Plate separate, use a metallic brush to clean all surfaces including the top and bottom of the Plate, the magnetic assembly on the bottom of the Gorilla Post, and the surface which you want to mount to.
  2. If mounting onto concrete, use a piece of tape to prevent epoxy from filling the centering hole in the middle of the plate before smearing epoxy onto entire surface of the plate itself. Press the plate into place. Allow ample time for the epoxy to cure before use.
  3.  For asphalt Plates, center the bolt holes over your lag shield holes and press the Plate firmly into place. Then using an electric drill, screw each of the three provided stainless screws through the plate and into the lag shields pressed into the ground. Allow ample time for the epoxy to cure before use.

And that is all that is required! Gorilla Posts are easy to maintain, easy to replace, and easy to install! ParkingZone is proud to be the manufacturer and main source for Gorilla Posts and Gorilla Post accessories! Our expert parking sales staff are available 8am to 5pm PST Monday through Friday to help you with anything and everything parking, traffic, safety, valet, drive-thru, and mobile pick-up related! Call 1-800-292-7275 to speak with The ParkingZone today!