eh Don't panic. It's def. kinda weak that they pit the way they do, but I don't consider it that big a deal. Mine is 3 years old and if not for a little crack that finally started spreading after 6 months, I'd let it ride for awhile more.
I can say that the windshields can withstand some hits though, prob experienced 4 or 5 loud banging hits w/o it cracking.
Good luck with yours.

 

First day I took my car on the road I got a star, darn truck, 3 stars and a significant crack on the right side of the wind screen, not to mention the sand blasting I had the windscreen replaced with a PPG.
Though there is no Mini label on the windscreen in every way the new PPG is better. It actually looks different on profile. There is a noticeable hump on the top edge the, hump runs the full length right were the tinting is./would be. I have taken several rock hits with out a chip, and the windscreen seems larger because the black-out does not intrude as far into the view area.

Highly recommend the PPG as a replacement wind screen.

Oh yea the best thing: The new, better, stronger wind screen cost $210.00 as opposed to what Mini quoted me @ around $700.00, but again the Mini label is not there.

 

Almost 10k on mine and it is a bit sparkley. Not even 1 year old. Not a huge issue and most times I don't notice, but it sure would be nice to rub it with something to fill those in or buff them out. I'll see how she holds up.

-Steve

 

The wear on the MINI windscreen is mostly due to the fact that it is more vertical than most other vehicles. A windscreen with more slope deflects the stones better. This is nothing new, just a common problem of the boxy shape.

 

Hi...again, unless I missed it I didn't see an answer or clarification to this.
Let me re-pose as a dumb newbie question because right now as a soon-to-be-owner, I'm both in a denihal "and" acceptance mode to this subject.

Question: So if I replace windshiled (after it get's sandblasted in short-order) with a PPG.... my variable wiper control will not work???

Although I ordered the package with the auto-sensing wipers, I can live without them if necessary but being robbed of my intermittant wipers is a different story.

Thanks and Happy Thanksgiving everyone.
Casual-CQQPER

 

To clarify my earlier post, you can use PPG glass if you have the installer use a BMW rain sensor. See this thread: https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ad.php?t=49259

 

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