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Old Jun 13, 2006 | 10:37 PM
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[QUOTE=Ucube] but the bumperettes somehow look darker than the rest of the car.
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It is absolutely the lighting and my expert photographic skills(NOT). The color is right on!!
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Old Jun 14, 2006 | 02:54 PM
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I added Eric's painted bumperettes to 2002 lapis and they are a perfect match.
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Old Jun 16, 2006 | 01:48 PM
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What tool do u need to take off and install the bumperettes?
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Old Jun 16, 2006 | 02:18 PM
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depends on what year your car is MC_RENN
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Old Jun 16, 2006 | 02:23 PM
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Hi LVDell:

It's a MY 99.
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Old Jun 16, 2006 | 02:40 PM
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Piece of cake then. Look under the bottom side of the bumperette and up inside there is a bolt that you remove with an allen key. Forgot what size though.
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Old Jun 16, 2006 | 11:05 PM
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6mm allen key, Dell
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Old Jun 17, 2006 | 12:00 AM
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Thanks for the assist Jeff
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