New Intex Pool Setup Tips?

[richardpooldone]

Ive had an intex ultra frame pool and the legs and t-joints rusted and rotted. I just bought a new intex ultra frame 20ft round pool that i intend to leave up all year and hopefully have for a few years. Is there any info regarding what steps to take with a brand new pool set-up to prevent the rusting and rotting again? Repaint all the metal parts? Spray something? I know the finish will start to scrape away just by putting it together but im trying to figure out how to prep the pieces before it goes up. Thanks