Best way to clean seam sealer from drip rails

I have another roof for my 1st gen club cab that was cut at the pillars about 8 inches down. I need to get the sealer out of the drip rails so I can get the roof panels separated.

This stuff is like cement in there so not wanting to use a hammer and chisel I was wondering if anyone has a better/easier way of removing the sealer.

Propane torch.

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I have a propane torch, don't have a wire wheel though.

I used a couple of the green scotch-brite wheel disc in a drill and a couple wire wheels in the air die grinder.

I had a piece of 1/2 x 1/8" stock that I ground down to fit into channel. I also ground a chisel point to get up and under the material. Just tapped it with a hammer and worked it down the channel. Then cleaned up with a stiff wire wheel.

Works like a charm!

propane torch and a wire brush or wheel. heat up small area then hit it with a wire brush.

Depends on the condition. Sometimes its totally dried out and cracking. That's when I'll basically chisel it out like mentioned above. If it's not as dried out, then I use heat.

I've had really good luck with lacquer thinner. Wipes right away.