6-Once the seat frames are free of the old material, check each seat for problems (i.e. broken rails, loose springs and split support members). We had to get out the TIG welder and fix some problems we saw, but it was nothing major. Feel free to paint the frames to match the scheme for your car's new interior. Take this time, also, to straighten the 45 or so metal spikes that will help hold the covers in place.