Country wheels

If the chrome on your pram wheels is rusted you may like to have them done as "country wheels", this is where the rims look like they are painted instead of chrome. However, this is not achieved by using ordinary car paint, or other paints, that kind will not be durable enough so it is best to have them powder coated.

Prams made during WW2 all had painted wheels instead of chrome, and the same for the handles. But this was done in the factory using a heat process to "bake" the enamel onto the metal. If you just paint them the paint will flake off. Wheels especially will not be hard wearing if they are only painted, just imagine the amount of grit and grime they will have to cope with, they will be covered in scratches and chips in no time at all, so it is worth investing in having them powder coated.

This description of powder coating is taken from Wikipedia:
"Powder coating is a type of coating that is applied as a free-flowing, dry powder. The main difference between a conventional liquid paint and a powder coating is that the powder coating does not require a solvent to keep the binder and filler parts in a liquid suspension form. The coating is typically applied electrostatically and is then cured under heat to allow it to flow and form a "skin". The powder may be a thermoplastic or a thermoset polymer. It is usually used to create a hard finish that is tougher than conventional paint. Powder coating is mainly used for coating of metals, such as "whiteware", aluminium extrusions, and automobile and bicycle parts." For more information on this article check out this link http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Powder_coating

This is a link to a company specialising in powder coating http://www.powder-coatings.ltd.uk/, if you google "powder coating" you will be able to find more. Or ask around at local car body repair shops, they may also help with restoring your pram.

You can also have the pram chassis powder coated as this is much better than painting it. Powder coating is hardwearing and your pram will look as good as new.