Removing scary smudges from 30GB iPod!!

Hi!
I have recently removed an adhesive sticker "cover" from my white, 30g iPod video. It had cutouts for the screen and clickwheel, and when i removed it, there was adhesive on both the front and back of the iPod.
That was 4 hours ago. Since then, I've applied the citrus-based "Goo Gone" sticker adhesive remover, which requires the area to be cleaned with soap and water afterward. I used tiny, precise amounts of all three substances, but my iPod is covered in smudges. Goo Gone does not contain acetone or alcohol, but it IS citrus based, so i'm wondering if i removed any coatings from the iPod.
I've been looking through the forums//discussions extensively (for the past two hours), and have read the best reviews on AppleSauce Scratch Remover. I used paper towels, tissue, a soft cloth, and an eyeglass cleaning cloth to try and fix the situation. I think it was the paper towels that did it, but does AppleSauce remove smudges, along with scratches? Does anyone have any other product//technical suggestions that will remove smudges, surface scratches, and restore the iPod's shininess?
I'm panicking, and delirious from no sleep. My iPod is the love of my life, and i will do ANYTHING to restore it to the way it was before. I also really wish i had not put the darn sticker on there in the first place. :/
Thank you!
-echo
30GB iPod video

Applesauce works great, it will take the smudges and scratches. If you can get it quick use it to remove all. It will bring your ipod back to it's new appearance. What you can do while you are waiting for that is go to walmart and buy Meguiars PlastX plastic cleaner and polish. Use an eyeglass cloth and spend a little while buffing and polishing with that. It will also take out the scratches and restore the shine and take off any goo or smudge that you have. I used Meguiar's before I got Applesauce and it works as well, just takes a little more effort, but it is availabel in any auto parts store or walmart. Good luck

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