Originally Posted by
LesterOfPuppets
I think I cleaned bars twice. Nowadays I just ignore residue and re-wrap.
I'd go with Profile tape or similar adhesive-free tape if I was more offended by residue.
This makes a lot of sense.

I've cleaned a few with WD-40, and it takes a lot of paper towels, lol, but I don't think you could tell if they were cleaned or not, once new wrap gets applied.