Alright - I got the tool but especially for the bending close to the base you cannot use it as it will need something to grip to.
Arwyn must have fingers mad out of steel. If we should meet someday after Covid-19 I will make sure to stick to the "corona elbow check" as greeting - I would be too concerned that you break my fingers on a normal handshake
PVC tape wrapped around the plastic a small vice worked wiper/washer stalk - which only needs a slight bend.
Next, I will give the flat bar method that Mike suggested a try.
