Thanks Phil and Row for the encouraging words.
I plan on trying the added lead and talking to the painter tonight. My gut
tells me to sand off the paint and try again. Hopefully he'll understand there's a compromise with looking good and correct balancing. My plan is to tell him to skimp on the paint on the lower surfaces and apply only 1 coat of color (white) and 2 coats of clear on the top... with me there to watch him....;o)
To his credit the canopy, instrument cover, nose gear access panel and engine cowls look great.
KS