new topside paint?? help

[alsaleen]

so ive finished all the sanding and oiling the teak on my ty weekender and i was on it starting to clean up from winter storage and start going through the riging "purchased it last summer after being on the hard and neglected for at least 4 or 5 years" wen i got to thinking about the past white topside and the darker area where there was a non skid surface.. so im about to do the topside as well. should i sand the surface , if so what grit or should i just clean her up realy good to get all the powder and dirt off then pain? also do i need primer ive looked at west and they have so many products what would you guy recommend? also non skid need advice there as well

thank you guy so much youre alot of help

[Dave Brandt]

I would suggust you get a copy of sailboat refinishing by Don Casey and read it. This will give you a good start.

http://www.amazon.com/Sailboat-Refinish ... 0070132259

If you have specific questions, when let me know.

Dave