Do these ducts require hood pins or additional latches?

These ducts mount directly to your hood and do not affect hood latch or hinge function. Your OEM latch system remains unchanged. If you plan to add hood pins separately for track use, verify pin clearance against the duct spacing before drilling.

Will rain water collect inside the duct openings?

The Formula-style duct profile slopes downward to shed water naturally. Ensure each duct is properly sealed to the hood surface during installation—use weatherstripping or sealant along mounting edges to prevent pooling around the base. This is especially important if your hood does not have a rain gutter or edge seal.

How do I prepare FRP ducts for paint?

Sand the surface with appropriate grit to establish adhesion, then clean thoroughly to remove dust. Follow your paint supplier's recommendations for topcoat application over the FRP base. Since these ducts are in primer condition, paint coverage and curing time depend entirely on your chosen finish system.