I have come to the Outdoor Board because you guys know stuff.

I have smoked meat on my pellet grill smoker at least twice a month for the past 6 years. Recently, I noticed some rust on the cooking chamber (image below). Thoughts about what to do?

A. Ignore it, because all smokers rust
B. Buy a new smoker
C. Remove as much rust as possible with steel wool, reprime and repaint (recommendations for primer and paint?)

Thanks in advance.

If you don't like it, B.

If you like it, C. Rustoleum high temp.

https://a.co/d/07JLLmg5

I used this on my Traeger after I had a small grease fire (did a prime rib right after a brisket on Christmas Eve/Christmas). I didn't do a great job removing the bubbling paint but the recoat looks great!