i finally clayed the max... I also got to polish. but i did not get to carnuba. 1. what are the effects of not carnubaing until the next day?
2. do i need to polish again if i am carnubaing tomorrow?

i know this though, i will wash the car before waxing...

 

You should be fine, just try not to let any tree sap or stuff like that get on it.

 

Right before you start waxing (after it's been washed), get a terry cloth towel, and a spray bottle with 50% rubbing alcohol/50% distilled water. Mist the car, wipe it off. It'll create a squeaky clean surface for your wax to stick to.

 

Be very careful washing the car. If you have a garage there would not really be a need to re-wash.

And if you go the route that Chefasaurus suggests I'd recommend using a quality MF towel. You want to avoid creating swirl marks before you wax.

 

thanks everyone...