Worked like magic to remove an old rusty window molding from my '02 Jeep Grand Cherokee WJ. Not sure where other buyers have had strength issues, I had to bend the tip a bit to get under the bar and I definitely couldn't bend it by hand! I had to get a flathead screwdriver to open it. And I shot this shit, and I ain't easy! My daughter said I lift the car! Do not bend, do not break - this tool will probably serve me for a long time. The lower part looks like a high-quality epoxy coating, while the upper red part is covered with plastic for a better grip. To be honest I was more concerned about breaking the door panel with the torque I applied to the molding than I was with this tool!