[Tower-Speak] Hardware suppliers ???

[K9ze at aol.com]

Recently acquired my first (self-supporting) towers, shortly after our move 
(escape) to the 'country,' and am unfortunately, near the bottom of the 
tower-learning curve.

Would appreciate any comments, advice, and/or guidance, as to where I should 
be shopping for new Grade 8 &/or Grade 5 hardware for the reassembly.

Also, both towers are in good-to-excellent used condition, but would like to 
add a new layer of some sort of paint as a preventative maintenance measure.
One tower has its original galvanized metal finish with minor rust showing.
The other tower has at least two to three layers of conventional(?) looking 
paint, also with very minor rust showing.
Would appreciate a great deal, any comments on suggested surface 
treatments/painting.

Thanks very much for any consideration.

Best regards,
Ron Hensel, K9ZE
Ossian, Indiana