Commercial Fixed Wing
Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP); Flight Crew Multiengine; Flight Crew Instrument
Flight Crew Last 90 Days 60; Flight Crew Type 60
Situational Awareness; Troubleshooting
Ground Event / Encounter Other / Unknown
Flight Crew Became Reoriented
Environment - Non Weather Related; Airport
We taxied into Gate XX after a rain shower passed over the field shortly before arrival. Both the First Officer and I were unable to see the lead-in line or J-line with all the exterior lighting illuminated. Those lines are either non existent; obliterated or no longer have reflective capabilities. Either way we were only able to get some semblance of alignment with aid of clear and directive marshalling. I was very uncomfortable taxing into the gate under these circumstances and believe it is a significant safety issue. The lead-in line along with the J-line associated with Gate XX needs to be repainted with paint containing some reflective properties. In addition more ramp lighting would certainly help the situation.
Air Carrier Captain reported lead-in lines need repainting. Captain followed ground marshals signals.