Bed and Paint Questions

[JacobSchni]

I'm planning on restoring my truck, but don't know much about restoration. What would be the easiest way to remove the bed? After I get it off what steps should i take? Sand blast(harder for me to do), wire wheel, ect. then when i paint it what should I use. Por15, rustoleum, ect? I want to do it the right way, not have to redo a bad job. (By the way I'm still in highschool so price is in mind, but i can pick up hours between my jobs)