Why are hood pins required?

FRP hoods are lighter than factory steel and benefit from secondary retention at highway speeds and hard acceleration. Hood pins provide the extra security needed to keep the panel stable during aggressive driving.

Will this hood work with my stock latch and hinges?

Yes. This hood is engineered to use factory latch and hinge locations. Your OEM hardware will mount directly — verify alignment once installed to ensure smooth opening and closing.

Do I need to prep the hood before painting?

Sand and prep the surface before applying your chosen finish. The raw FRP condition means the panel is sealed and ready for basecoat — follow your paint supplier's recommendations for grit and primer type to ensure proper adhesion.