So do I export the armor files ?
All the files are on the construction set CD, under Data Files.

For simple color changes, I recommend Irfanview.
http://www.zyworld.com/redwoodtreesprite/IrfanView.htm
Be sure to also download and install the complete plugins set, as you can open dds files, a must with some morrowind textures.
And you can use bmps in mods, which is a good way to save your color changed textures.