I bought this a year ago and have used it a dozen times. Never put it in the dishwasher hand washed only. The tips paint is peeling away and the metal scratched my bowl. I just hope we didn't eat any paint chips as I didn't see the tip until after I made the dough. I could understand if it was several years old but kitchen aid products should not break down that quickly, not for the prices. I loved the flex edge it worked well but the white coating does not last as I've seen in many reviews now. Don't let your very expensive bowl get scratched.