EXHIBIT 23.2 INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement of Ameron International Corporation on Form S-8 of our reports dated January 24, 2001, appearing in and incorporated by reference in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Ameron International Corporation for the year ended November 30, 2000. DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP Los Angeles May 22, 2001