Reinforcement for Hood Latch Pins?

[Fresh1179]

Hey Guys,
I am going to install some Aerocatch hood latches this weekend. The sheet metal of the radiator support is relatively thin (E46 M3). For those that have installed pins in this area, did you do any type of reinforcement around the pin area when you installed the latches.
Thanks

[bigjae46]

No reinforcement. I used grade 5 washers under the pins (both sides)

[Fresh1179]

No reinforcement. I used grade 5 washers under the pins (both sides)

Thanks man. Good to know.

[Tonggi]

No reinforcement. I used grade 5 washers under the pins (both sides)

Have any photos of the install? I saw one on youtube but wanted to see how others do it.

Thanks man. Good to know.

You ever install them?

All of the hardware where my hood latches to are rusting away. Decided to go AeroCatch just to be on the safe side. since the car now sees mostly track time and the hood latche look like they are going to rust off soon.