The answer is yes, the dimples are molded into the factory bumper. I had to replace my bumper due to being hit by road debris on the freeway, and before paint, I had the body shop fill in the dimples. My wife's ES had those same dimples and her bumper needed to be repaired due her scraping the bumper on a curb, I also filled in the dimples on her car. So, if you hate them as much as I did, you can fill them in.
Oh, and good luck with your car, it has the same color scheme as my '08. IMHO, the best combo in the lineup!
Lou
Oh, and good luck with your car, it has the same color scheme as my '08. IMHO, the best combo in the lineup!
Lou