TRUE NORTH
SURFACE WORKS

True North Surface Works is a firearms shop and full-service surface treatment shop in Blaine, Minnesota. We sell firearms, suppressors, and accessories online for pickup in store, handle FFL and NFA transfers, and offer certified Cerakote, powder coating, and fiber laser engraving and cleaning. Whether you're picking up a new firearm, refinishing one, or restoring a part, it's all under one roof.

1017 109th Ave NE, Blaine, MN 55434.
Hours: Monday–Friday 11:00 am–7:30 pm, 1st and 3rd Saturday 9:00 am–3:00 pm, closed Sunday.
Drop-offs and pickups are welcome during open hours; for larger jobs, reach out first so we can be ready for you. Call (763) 402-8679.

Email us at [email protected] or use our contact page with a description of the parts and the finish you want. The price lists on this site are estimates for reference — your final quote depends on the specific parts, their condition, and the prep required.

Turnaround varies by service, workload, part condition, and color or material availability. We will give you an estimate when you drop off your parts. NFA firearm items are held during ATF processing and cannot be released until approval — see our FFL Transfer page.

Yes. Ask about our Military & Law Enforcement discount when you request a quote or drop off your parts.

Cerakote is a thin-film ceramic coating that adds excellent abrasion, corrosion, and chemical resistance while keeping tight tolerances. It is available in H-Series, C-Series, V-Series, and Elite Series formulations. See our Cerakote price list for options.

Parts should arrive clean and detail-stripped. For firearms, a full detail strip is required for proper adhesion — you can bring parts 100% pre-stripped at no charge, or we can handle disassembly and reassembly for a fee that varies by platform. Customer-supplied parts must be clean prior to drop-off.

Cerakote is a thin ceramic finish ideal for firearms and precision parts where tolerances matter. Powder coating is a thicker, tough finish well suited to larger or non-precision parts and hardware. We offer both — see our Cerakote and Powder Coating pages, and we can help you choose.

We engrave firearms, tools, and a variety of parts and personal items — logos, text, serialization, and custom artwork. See our Laser Engraving price list for details.

Laser cleaning removes rust, coatings, and surface contamination without abrasive media or harsh chemicals, making it a great prep step or restoration option. See our Laser Cleaning price list.

Yes. We accept incoming firearm transfers and process the ATF Form 4473 and NICS background check. Same-day pickup is common once NICS clears. Transfer fees may be waived or reduced when paired with a Cerakote coating — see our FFL Transfer page.

Bring a valid government-issued photo ID and, for handguns, your Minnesota Permit to Purchase or Permit to Carry. You must be legally eligible to receive a firearm under federal and Minnesota law. We reserve the right to decline any transfer at our discretion.

Yes. We can source and transfer NFA items including suppressors, SBRs, and AOWs, by Form 4, 4473, or both: a Form 4 transfer can include a same-day 4473 at the same cost. NFA items are held in ATF-compliant secure storage during Form 4 processing and cannot be released until ATF approval. As of January 1, 2026, the tax stamp is $0 for suppressors, SBRs, and AOWs. See the FFL Transfer page.

Some jobs require a deposit. For coating, laser, and powder work, deposits are refundable before prep or coating begins, but not once work has started. Custom firearm and NFA orders require a non-refundable deposit. Full details are on our Cancellation & Deposit Policy page.

Contact us as early as you can and we will do our best to accommodate you. See our Cancellation & Deposit Policy for what is refundable and how rescheduling works.

We collect only what we need to serve you and to meet our legal obligations as a licensed FFL, and we do not sell your personal information. See our Privacy Policy for the full details.