Need a cleaning solution for the paint

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KPOD

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Had the trim removed from my Tahoe a couple weeks ago, finally took it through the car was a couple nights ago. Took a look at it today and noticed that there is still some residue from where the trim had been. Also, I had tried WD-40 in my keylocks to see if I could unseize them. In the process, some dribbled down the side of the paint so I still have an oily residue mark left. Anyone know of anything special I could use to get rid of these? I'm ready to try handwashing them out, unless someone knows of something special I'll need to use. The first pic is of the WD-40 runoff, the 2nd is what it looked like under the trim.

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dbo71

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KPOD, trust me i now your frustration with this residue. for what it's worth, i highly recommend trying turtle wax black box. even though turtle wax black box is a seven steps process, it works great (at least it did for me). to be honest, the only thing you really need to use is the "pre-wax cleaner" and the carnauba blend wax and, BAM, it should correct your problem.
 
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its gonna need buffed at the least to make your swirly paint match where the moldings were
 

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Hand wash then, Just try polish, if that doesn't work a clay bar will and ,should paint match where the moldings were
Clay bar will also take out spider web
 
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3m makes a wheel that is made for taking off residue and pin stripes. You can usually find them at your local auto parts store. It attaches to a drill and makes quick work, then polish, wax and be done.
 
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Alright guys thanks for the recommendations, I'll look for that 3M wheel. You think it will also work on the WD-40 residue? Any wax recommendations?
 

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