I just purchased this Kitchenaid Mixer  (#K45SS) a week ago (just mailed my warranty card early yesterday) and was so excited to begin using it. I had all the ingredients for my first project ready to go. I washed all the accessories by hand, and that’s when I noticed there was already a chip of paint missing on this particular beater. 

I was disappointed to be sure. Looks like I’ll be needing to purchase a new beater from the start. I was making cookies this morning that are needed for later today (if I’d have had the time, I would have returned/exchanged the entire mixer)! 

Looking at all these reviews, I’m definitely not the only one. Kitchenaid - surely you can do better.