The shield I believe can be powder coated but I would not trust it. Thats why I kept my pipes all chrome. I wanted the black pipes originally and could come to grips on how to make the shield black and make it look correct for the black pipes. Its a challenge, that why you notices most of the bikes with black pipes still have that heat shield chrome. I would look great in all black. Im with you. Not sure if any later models of the F6B came out with black pipes stock and they would have the heat shield black and you may be able to purchase from mother honda on Partszilla if you know the year.