You can go either way on the Dawn, some people use it and others think it's not good for the paint. I personally wouldn't use it. The process would be wash, clay, polish, seal, wax. All clay is not the same, some are more abrasive than others I believe. Meguairs clay is good but if you already ordered something there's no harm in waiting. Just wait for the Zaino, I hear that's good stuff!