Jim Jernigan

Hello- I'm a newbie to this forum, a long time pilot, actively looking for a Long-EZ or CozyIII. I am looking at a Long-EZ with many fine characteristics but which has a standard canard. This aircraft is basic IFR which I need for my cross country application, and the owner has roughed up the canard leading edge to negate the downward pitch in rain. Is this an effective remedy? Thanks, Jim