Why does the Kia Stonic windshield develop scratches so quickly in Pakistan?

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Why does the Kia Stonic windshield develop scratches so quickly in Pakistan?

Many Kia Stonic owners in Pakistan have reported that their windshields start showing visible scratches within a few months of use. Is this due to poor glass quality, faulty wipers, o r environmental factors like dust? What can be done to prevent o r reduce this issue?

Talha Kyanii asked on 20 Sep 2025 15:32:41 pm

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Gari Master - on 20 Sep 2025 15:37:44 pm

Some owners believe that local environmental factors — lots of fine dust, sand, and grit on roads, especially unpaved o r poorly maintained ones — contribute heavily to scratching. Over time, small particles under the wiper blades o r wind flow can wear the glass.

The wiper blades themselves can be part of the problem: if they are low quality rubber wears down, edges get hard o r cracked they drag abrasive particles across the glass instead of wiping them clean.

Also, UV exposure and heat cycles can weaken the finish o r make micro‑defects worse over time.

What is uncertain / less reported:

It’s not clear if the glass used in all Kia Stonic units in Pakistan is of consistently high scratch resistance. There haven’t been many formal reports o r tests comparing OEM glass vs. aftermarket glass in terms of scratch durability.

Whether dealers o r service centres offer “glass with better scratch resistance” as part of accessories o r upgrades is seldom confirmed.

What can be done / preventive tips:

Regular cleaning of windshield: wash off dust before using wipers.

Replace wiper blades when they start to deteriorate use good quality OEM o r high‑quality aftermarket blades.

Use protective films o r coatings if available.

Park in shade o r use a cover to avoid excessive UV/heat which could weaken outer layers of the glass.