Well that wiki was incorrect. I got a lift into Paineel and used the ball of golem clay. Guards were still KOS. I IVU'd to the Hole Key vendor and still dubious.
So I went into Warrens and farmed reputation for a bit today. Kept checking faction against the guards and it was going up. Got amiable to the guards and was able to get the Paineel key.
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