Using a utility blade as a scraper

[Jessica Pierce-LaRose]

I used to do it a lot on finishes, using a tip from Frank Ford - tape the outside edges, so it only cuts in the middle; then you can quickly get a high spot in the finish (from poor spraying or a repair) close enough to level to buff or sand as needed, without mucking up the rest of the finish more than needed.

[John Coloccia]

I picked up that same technique from someone...may have been Ford or Erlewine. I've always wanted to try it with .001" plastic shim stock to see if it would hold up, but I never seem to remember to order any. That would REALLY get it close.