On 18/07/2016 14:40, newshound wrote:

I'm pretty sure my K beater survives a dishwasher.

Ours is nearly 40 years old. They have probably changed the coating to
make them dishwasher-safe. Ours isn't.

I've buffed it up as best I can, and we've agreed it won't go in the
dishwasher again. I was tempted to lacquer it now that it's cleanish,
but I can't find a food-safe lacquer.