STETION Quick Release Latch License Plate Lock Clip - 1.25" Diameter Aluminum Alloy Car Hood Pins Kit for Bumper & License Plate (Black) - Perfect for Off-Road Vehicles, Car Shows & Custom Auto Modifications

Hope the info below helps you who are brave enough to take on this challenge.This is an alternative to the standard-setting Quik-Latch brand. I have both and there is a difference in how they are mounted. This design has a smooth, round threaded ring requiring 3 set screws to lock it in place. (Quik-Latch uses a Hex threaded nut only).Hoods generally are designed with two sandwiched metal sheets, upper which you see and a structural lower sheet. You will need to drill large holes in each. You will need a much larger hole in the bottom sheet to access the 3 set screws, or you can do as I did and carefully locate the lock ring set screws, then drill clearance holes, as seen in attached photo) to secure the lock ring. (I purchased set screws and used a 3mm hex T-handle to tighten them after applying thread locker as I don't want set screws rolling around inside my hood later). Note that I drilled the 3 small holes in the hood underside because I didn't want an oversize hole in the structural sheet, as my hood is aluminum and needs as much "meat" as possible to ensure good, long life.Note that I gave a rating of 3 on ease to install....that rating is for the average tinkering person. You'll need a fair amount of patience, some not-so-normal tools, and some part layout skills.Remember that you also have the pins that secure to the radiator support that you must align with the latches. Be prepared to use some creativity and common sense in fabricating brackets (in some cases) for mounting the pins.Af for the part appearance, other buyers were concerned about discoloration. I purchased the silver color, and quickly found that it had a soft chrome finish, not some sort of anodized material. In an attempt to repair scratches, I tried to buff it. That didn't work well. When copper started to show through I realized I had to remove the entire chrome coating, completely revealing the aluminum underneath. I was pleased with the results. As you can see from the photo using wet 500 grit sandpaper on a rotating drill the finish has nice concentric rings and brushed finish, comparable to Quik-Latch brand.Overall it took a lot of work, but I feel the result was worth the effort. For the difference in price between this and Quik-Latch it was worth saving nearly $300 in my case.BTW...to keep the latch working well, ensure you have it adjusted well. If you have the closed adjustment too tight, you can have a LOT of trouble delatching the lock. Users may think the lock is at fault but installation adjustment may be at fault.Additionally, get some good silicone paste lubricant and keep the internal locking mechanism lubricated. Periodically do this, as some water may enter from above and have corrosives that may hinder optimum operation. This is the paste I got from Amazon for that purpose.Best wishes installing. Just be patient and with a bit of advance planning and layout you can have a good installation.used it on my 2015 mustang GT. Good quality and way cheaper than what you get from AMWorked great for me. Seems to be good quality for the price. It has kept my hood down at 160mph through the 1/4 mile.Wasn’t easy to instal but this is worth the moneySolid machined aluminum with durable hard black anodized finish.Foolproof, secure fastening. NO worries about failure.Could not be happier!/BK ButlerQuick release clip was used for my bumper and it works great! 2010 Lexus is350NoneHonestly, when comparing to a kit that costs about $190 compared to this, I’d go with this every day. It’s very secure and works hand in hand with the clips I have for the my evo X. 100% recommended for evo owners with a floppy bumperMy hood opened up by it self while driving crack my windshield crazy dangerous. And right after that we changed the hood fix everything up close the new hood... the latch won't come of on the new hood. Had to punch it like hell to make it release.