Hey Tina888, thanks for taking the time to share your experience with your Ironwood 650, we appreciate the feedback. Keep in mind that many of these metal components, are getting upwards of 800 degrees when cooking at high temps, so discoloration and rust over time are completely normal. Cleaning your grill regularly is very important. We recommend cleaning the grill after every 2-3 cooks, at least every 20 hours of cooking. If you ever have any questions about your warranty or on grill maintenance, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at 1-800-872-3437, open 7 days a week from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM CST. We are always happy to help any way we can.