Exporting pdf with spot colour

Hi, Im having trouble exporting a pdf with a spot colour from ID. Just one part of my logo is showing as thicker once its exported. I can place in the exact same artwork but using a CYMK colour and the thick shape doesnt show. does any one know why this is happening? Im placing an ai. file.

I'm not convinced that has anything to do with the presence of a spot color. Assuming you are viewing the PDF in Acrobat (or Reader), have a look at your Page Display preferences under Rendering. If "Enhance thin lines" is ticked, un-tick it and see if that makes the thick I go away.

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