The company was founded in 1971 and is totally involved in the automotive industry. Automotive International (AI) is a worldwide provider of a broad range of products marketed direct to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and, through a network of highly successful distributors, independent automotive professionals and a variety of trade and retail markets. AI's wide range of clients include vehicle manufacturers, vehicle importers/exporters, car dealers, truck dealers, body shops, car washes, detail shops, the marine industry, the golf cart industry, fleets, utilities, government and retail markets. Products from AI are designed to meet or exceed the standards of major carmakers worldwide.
AI products are endorsed by the likes of General Motors, Ford, Chrysler, Hyundai, Mazda, Nissan, Renault, Mitsubishi, Saab and Saturn. In fact, AI products are featured in many of the technical service bulletins issued by these vehicle manufactures. AI products are engineered to reduce corrosion, protect paint from acid rain and industrial fallout, and repair trim parts on vehicles. All products are 100% employee-safe and meet all VOC requirements. Made from the highest quality raw materials available, AI products set the standards for environmental protection, prep and reconditioning chemicals, body shop and retail products globally. Customers worldwide have acknowledged AI products as the most valuable tools in their arsenals.
AI also conducts an internationally renowned training program "PrepExcellence", which certifies detailers from around the world in diagnostic and repair skills on paint. Paint engineers from major car manufacturers have attended the course.
- Basic paint knowledge
- OEM paint knowledge
- Paint buffing and polishing
- OEM and refinish paint trouble shooting
- Environmental paint damage
- Identification and correction
- Corrosion
AI has been a strong supporter of I-Car assisting in writing instructions on correct detailing procedures and corrosion problems. For years AI has conducted technical clinics at I-Car's international meetings regarding various issues facing the collision repair industry. AI also makes its ValuGard Tehcnical Training Center available for I-Car instructors to conduct training courses.