Fluidyne Radiator

I just installed a Fluidyne Radiator into my 1992 honda civic vx, with a b18c swap done already. the intallation was painless for me.but my poor honda hood had to get the hammer. After installing it, I tried closing my hood and it was about 1/2" of being shut. So I wet the top of the new radiator down and close me hood gently this time and noticed a wet spot on the hood after re-opening it. So out comes my ultimate fix all problems tool, "THE HAMMER" after about 20 good wacks on a hood reenforcement brace it closed. All I have to say is Stock Honda hoods are stronger on the inside then they are on the outside..