It is the original paint and it is indeed reflective. A sticker calls it the Raleigh Reflex ‘Reflective Paint System’. I rather like it.
Edit: Pic here with flash. Doesn't reflect as brightly as normal wheel or tyre reflectors, but it is fairly visible.
Looks rad. Love it.
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It is the original paint and it is indeed reflective. A sticker calls it the Raleigh Reflex ‘Reflective Paint System’. I rather like it.
Edit: Pic here with flash. Doesn't reflect as brightly as normal wheel or tyre reflectors, but it is fairly visible.