Jeez... where are all the old regulars here? We discussed this ad infinitum MANY years ago.
The titanium cylinders have a clear coat of some sort. Once that is breached, the erosion process begins. Hence the warning against agressive cleaning procedures/products.
The titanium cylinders are not flawed; just different. My 360PD, acquired in 2004, has had well over 5000 rounds through it. Gentle scrubbing with solvent and nylon brushes (both bore and regular toothbrush type) has kept it clean. I specifically avoided lead bullets, so as not to have to deal with any leading.
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