AAB launches waterborne automotive paint technology in Qatar

Doha: Abdullah Abdulghani & Bros. Co. (AAB), the exclusive distributor of Toyota and Lexus in Qatar, has launched Waterborne, an innovative and eco-friendly automotive paint technology.  This type of paint technology uses water as a soluble liquid in paint mixture instead of toxic solvents.

AAB is the first in Qatar to use this 100 percent waterborne paints tested for all primer, basecoat and clear coat with Kansai Paint.  

Abdul Rasak Khalidu, Operation Manager – Qatar (Kansai Paint) together with Kamal Al Hajj Director – Customer Service Division (AAB); Muthusamy Chinappan, Senior Manager – National Service Department (NSD – AAB) and other senior management team members from AAB and Kansai Paint representatives witnessed the recent launch at the AAB facility in Industrial Area.

Waterborne paints are eco-friendly with almost no contamination produced in the air nor hazardous effects to the environment. 

With the waterborne paint technology, AAB takes the lead in providing a healthier and improved safety option as it is user friendly and has no harmful effects to human. 

It has no strong smell during applications making way for a much healthier ambient condition.

Customers will be delighted by the finishing as the metallic orientation and texture of waterborne painted cars are comparable to newly painted units. It allows high-gloss finish without the extra coating.

Committed to contribute towards Qatar National Vision 2030 pillar on the Green Environment, AAB takes a step forward in choosing environment friendly automotive paint technology.  

Established in 1958 as part of Qatar’s infrastructure development, AAB has grown to be one of Qatar’s leading automobile companies with operations spanning heavy equipment, pre-owned vehicles, rental and leasing. 

The company operates two Toyota showrooms and 1 Lexus showroom with eight service centers across Qatar.