That's the worst of the pins, for sure! I bent it to shape (a bit more than the shape of the cowl is calling for to help it get the curve. I clean them and apply fresh Boelube every time I reinsert the pins. I have also sanded (SB wheel) the tip of the pin to reduce the pin diameter about half an inch from the tip and I gave it a pointy tip as well. And then I still use a pair of pliers to help wiggling it and pushing it into the last 3 loops.