Normal Map 'artifacts'

[mala]

I’m getting what i can only describe as Hot edges in my normal map,
see attached image…they are mostly at UV seams but some also appear in the middle of the islands.

Once i take the model to Cinema 4D,these artifacts are creating all sorts of horribleness

I’ve exported normal maps before and not had this problem,so suspect it may be specific to this model or i’ve done something silly…Has anyone seen something like this before and have any suggestions?
I’m in a bit of a panic at the moment with a deadline looming,so cheers for any help…

I’m using Mac ZB3.2 btw

Cheers,
mala

[aurick]

What happens if you increase the border size in the Tool>UV Map menu? This increases the amount of overpaint around the edges of the UV’s, which will hopefully move those artifacts outside the UV’s.