STETION Quick Release Latch License Plate Lock Clip 1.25" Diameter Aluminum Alloy Car Hood Pins Lock Clip Kit for Bumper Hood License Plate (2 Pack - Black)

Was fairly easy to install, and operate. It didn't come with any instructions, but was straight forward to figure out for my use.

This was my second set and they work well. Just have to be sure everything lines up and your parts will snap on effortlessly

After slamming my car the bumper took alot of damage to the point where both sides had the panels popped out due to broken tabs. I tried different methods like XL zip ties and screws to keep the clean seamless look without drilling holes on the body of the car but it all eventually failed. So far it has only been two weeks but they are holding the bumper strong. I wish the stud was .25-.5 inch longer because at its furthest setting it is just barely able to latch and I’m afraid that it will not hold up with driving force.

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.

Great product that’s proven to hold at highway speeds. Great for Carbon Fiber hoods.

Used to hold front bumper of drift car. Worked as i was hoping. Longevity wise cant currently say but I like how clean amd sleek they look

Product is durable and works as intended, after watching several videos; as zero paperwork came with it, other than an extended warranty card that said go on FB and register. Can’t find their site anywhere on the web for such warranty. No paperwork also means figuring it out yourself, such as how/when to use the little Allen lock screws. Had to measure size for exact hole saw application. Ended up using my Greenlee electricians knock out kit. Have to adjust the bolt heights several times, and doing so made one of them take a weird angle and not want to seat properly without effort. But the hood is tighter than it ever was and I drove it over 100 miles and it passed with flying colors. Works!

These look good, and work well once fitted. That said, there are no instructions. At all. So, do an internet search, piece together some direction from others, do a lot of head scratching and go to work. I used tape to layout the top piece first. You may need to do some work with a carbide bit in a die grinder and some abrasive rolls. Then start figuring out the pins. You may have better luck locating the pins first and using them to locate where the latch would be. In my application I could not do that. The pins must be centered up in the latch as the hood or lid closes. A piece of masking tape over the hole in the latch will give you a reference as to which way you need to move the pin. Once everything is in perfect alignment they work like magic. Be sure you double check after you put the loch screws in the bottom ring of the latch. It does affect the fit. Be patient fitting these latches. You will be there for a couple of hours at a minimum.

I replaced my old school hood pins with these and they are spectacular. Worth every penny and then some. Update, without some up pressure on the hood, these can be difficult to open as I discovered after lubing up my hood hinges and the factory latch deleted which was spring loaded. The fix was simple with a couple springs added over the latch pins as seen in the video. These would be a common sense item to include with the latch kit from the manufacturer.

Very good product, worked for my 09 ms3!

I decided to use them on my carbon fiber hood, I was a little skeptical at first, But once installed and adjusted properly they are a god-send. Hands down the best hood latches/pins you can buy. came with everything and then extras.

Product worked perfectly and secured my bumper very well. However, after about a week the center buttons broke and fell off. This caused the pins to not have anything to secure to resulting in the product being useless.

I dislike this product it did not work