My new hood pin set arrived today and is a much better quality than the cheapo I bought previously. Cold tomorrow so I'll replace if weather permitting. Wish I had a garage! I'd like to find a thin rubber membrane to put between the pad and the paint. I think a bicycle tube might be a little thick. The flip over retainers are a better option as well. Where I drilled holes for installation I need to treat and paint for rust prevention.

(Still postponing doing the big hole in the trunk floor. I have the hole blocked off so carbon monoxide doesn't come in the cabin area. LoL)