A DIY laptop user discovered a way to restore the notebook's missing "little rubber feet": I tried without success to re-attach the small bits of rubber with "super glue", rubber cement, and a ...

Clean the existing surfaces (including the rubber pads) with isopropyl or mineral spirits first. For glues to work they need to penetrate surface layers and create a bond.

The title says most of it, but also, what sort of solvent should I use to remove the old glue.

The necessities for adhesives can greatly differ depending on your project. The suitability of glue for plastic principally depends on the distinct material. While the top-notch super glue might be ...