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MOPA Pulsed Fiber Laser · 200W-Level · Blaine, MN

TRUE NORTH
SURFACE WORKS

Laser Cleaning & Rust Removal — Full Service Price List
In-shop and mobile on-site service available. Pulsed MOPA fiber laser removes rust, paint, oxides, and coatings without substrate damage or abrasive media. No chemicals. No grinding. Zero surface damage.
Laser cleaning is billed hourly for most work. Common job types have flat-rate pricing for convenience — flat rates include all labor and setup. Minimum job charge applies. Mobile service subject to availability and travel zone.
Automotive
Engine & Drivetrain Components
Rust removal, carbon cleaning, paint stripping on engine blocks, heads, brackets, exhaust manifolds, and drivetrain components. Parts must be removed from vehicle.
$150/hr
$85
$200–$350Quoted by size and condition
$95
$65
$75
Wheels, Frames & Body
Surface rust removal, paint stripping, and prep work on wheels, frames, subframes, and body panels. Pulsed laser is safe on thin sheet metal.
$150/hr
$65
$225
$150–$250Quoted by size
Quote on request
Bundled rateDiscounted when powder coating added
Firearms PRE-CERAKOTE BUNDLE
Firearms — Rust Removal & Surface Prep
Pulsed laser safely removes rust, oxidation, and old coatings from metal firearm components without damaging underlying steel or aluminum. Ideal prep step before Cerakote. Bundle discount applies when paired with coating.
$150/hr
$65
$95
$45
$35
$55
Pre-Cerakote Bundle Pricing
$215vs $65 + $175 = $240 separate
$385vs $95 + $325 = $420 separate
Tools & Hardware
Hand Tools, Shop Equipment & Hardware
Rust removal and restoration of hand tools, hardware, shop equipment, and machinery components. Perfect for restoring vintage tools, farm equipment parts, and hardware.
$150/hr
$25–$45
$95
Quoted by size and condition
$55Up to 25 pieces
$50
Marine
Marine Components & Hardware
Rust, salt, and corrosion removal from marine hardware, fittings, props, engine components, and metal boat parts. No chemicals required.
$150/hrMarine corrosion typically requires more passes
$125–$200Quoted by size and corrosion level
$100–$175
$75Cleats, fittings, brackets — up to 10 pcs
$85
Quote on request
Industrial & Manufacturing
Industrial Parts & Manufacturing Components
Oxide removal, weld prep, coating removal, and surface cleaning for manufacturing parts, molds, dies, and industrial equipment. Volume pricing available.
$150/hr
$150/hrStandard flat surfaces
$150/hrPrecision work — complex geometry
Quote on requestVolume pricing available
10% off standard ratesFor established accounts
$100
Mobile On-Site Service MOBILE
On-Site Mobile Laser Cleaning
True North Surface Works brings the laser to you. Ideal for large equipment, fleet vehicles, agricultural machinery, structural steel, and items that cannot be transported to the shop. Service available within the Twin Cities metro area.
$200/hr2-hour minimum
$700Save vs hourly
$1,300Save vs hourly
$0
$75 flat
Quote on request
Common Mobile Jobs
Tractors, implements, grain bins, augers — hourly on-site
Frame rust, undercarriage, body prep — half or full day rates
Beams, columns, weld prep — hourly on-site
Rush Service
Rush Turnaround
Standard in-shop turnaround is 3–5 business days. Rush availability subject to current shop capacity. Mobile rush subject to scheduling availability.
3–5 business days
+25% of job total
+50% of job total — call to confirm
Notes & Terms: All hourly rates are portal-to-portal in shop — clock starts when laser work begins. Flat rates include all labor and setup. Parts must be free of flammable fluids, live ammunition, and hazardous materials prior to drop-off or on-site service. True North Surface Works is not responsible for pre-existing cracks, pitting, or structural defects revealed during cleaning. Volume and repeat account pricing available. Mobile service subject to scheduling availability. Minimum in-shop job charge: $50. Minimum on-site job: 2 hours. Ask about our Military & Law Enforcement Discount. Contact us at [email protected].