Upon unboxing I discovered a small area where rust had already started. So I touched it up with some High Heat Spray paint to keep it from spreading. 

After just a few uses there are MANY areas where the paint is flaking and metal is rusting. We make sure to cover it after every usage so the fire pit has not been left out in the elements. Very disappointed with this product given it is only about 5 weeks old with maybe a dozen uses.