Haze-Away (Part I) is a compound deisgned to help remove light to moderate oxidation from vulcanite stems. It can be used by hand, or even more effectively with a buffer.
I've only tried this on 3 very old pipes so don't go by my results.
It definitely removed a LOT of oxidation and tar stains but I'm sure that my hope that it would restore them to new was unrealistic. However, I'm confident that if used regularly on a newer pipe it would maintain it's luster.
Disaplen?) would be the operative action here.
(Even spell check could not save me from myself)
5 out of 5
Good product
Mar 24, 2021
Good product
5 out of 5
Stem oxidation build up
Jun 24, 2020
Removes oxidation build-up effectively. Best one I've tried.
4 out of 5
Removes oxidiazation, but is not a restoration short-cut
Jun 01, 2020
I think I have some stems I've just mistreated and need to get properly cleaned. This took a lot of the mess off, and works best when it can live up to its name: haze-away. This removes haze, not years of neglect. In what it is supposed to do, it seems to work relatively well.
4 out of 5
Works
Jan 19, 2020
Product works as advertised.
4 out of 5
Good for light to medium oxidation
Oct 11, 2019
...but I didn't try it on a badly oxidized stem. (Because I don't let my pipes get that bad)
5 out of 5
This product really works
Oct 05, 2019
This product really works
5 out of 5
Works as intended.
Jul 01, 2019
It does what you need it to do. A small amount goes a long way.
2 out of 5
Does not work very well
Sep 21, 2018
Does not work very well
5 out of 5
It works
Aug 30, 2018
This product has my estate pipes looking like new...
5 out of 5
Decatur Pipe Shiled
Apr 21, 2018
I does a good job cleaning my pipes.
3 out of 5
Works well on lightly discolored stems
Apr 20, 2018
Works well on lightly discolored stems. No that well for heavily discoloration.
5 out of 5
Works Great
Mar 22, 2018
Works great. Only a little amount is needed to work well
5 out of 5
A+++
Feb 20, 2018
Works great with minimal effort
5 out of 5
A must have
Jan 10, 2018
I enjoy restoring tobacco pipes and I always keep a couple bottles of Haze Away on hand. It does a great job of removing oxidation while buffing to a nice shine at the same time. I highly recommend this for your personal pipe collection.
3 out of 5
Really needs a buffing wheel.
Nov 22, 2017
Really needs a buffing wheel. Toothpaste just as good if used manually without buffing.
3 out of 5
Slow, but so is pipe smoking
Oct 17, 2017
I've been using this product on a significantly browned stem. I apply it in the morning and rub it off at night. After about 3 weeks of this I see the end in sight. Not a fast process, but neither is pipe smoking, so I guess that makes sense.
One surprising upside, the product smells great when I wash it off my hands.
2 out of 5
Decatur Pipe Shield
Sep 17, 2017
Decatur Pipe Shield is not all it was hyped to be.
4 out of 5
Good Stuff
Nov 07, 2016
Works well enough, but its not a miracle cleaner. Oxidation is just hard to get rid of.
4 out of 5
It is a help.
Jun 30, 2016
I bought this product to help me cleanup my older pipes with vulcanite and ebonite stems. It's not a magic bullet but it does help. those stems with severe oxidation will need a little elbow grease to go with the Haze Away. It is worth a try.
5 out of 5
Decatur pipe shield haze away
Jun 21, 2016
I was not at all impressed with this product. Did not stop or clear away the haze. Simple cleaning and a little oil works a lot better, in my opinion.
5 out of 5
Kind of works
Jun 06, 2016
Bought some used Peterson's pipes with heavily oxidized stems. Repeated application of Haze away have improved them greatly.
5 out of 5
Decatur Haze Away
Feb 17, 2016
This is the first time I've tried Haze Away, and it does work quite well. For badly oxidized stems (you know, the stem that's no longer black), you're still going to need to wet sand the stem first. Once that's done, apply a coat of Haze Away, rub it in and let it set for about 5 minutes. Buff it off, and the stem glows like it was brand new.
4 out of 5
Pipe shield
Jan 02, 2016
Better than any others I tried
4 out of 5
The items I ordered took
Dec 02, 2015
The items I ordered took forever to get to me via standard post. Otherwise, I am happy with the items and the price for them was reasonable.
5 out of 5
Patience!
Oct 22, 2015
With patience, it works well on badly coated stems. It may take several applications but much better than sanding.