How in god's name do you get all the rubbing compound off of a paint job??

If it's been left on a long time, its a beeotch. I've had to use gas on a rag before to cut it. Just know if you have to get that drastic, have some Dawn detergent mixed up in warm water close by with a rag of its own to wipe the gas right off. Also, you'll need to reapply the wax in that area since the gas will strip it. I would try other more gentler methods first, but I have had to do the gas thing before.