Effect a wood finish?

[smorgasbord]

I mean, yeah, one could think of something like Rubio Monocoat as a thing that "effects a wood finish," kind of in tge same manner that someone might "manifest" building a chair, but have you ever seen anything claim to not effect a wood finish?

Amazon.com: Bostik GlideCote Table & Tool Surface Sealant

Amazon.com: Bostik GlideCote Table & Tool Surface Sealant

www.amazon.com

What's ironic is that the Spanish version of that: "no mancha ni afecta el acabado de la made"

gets it right: "Will not stain nor affect the finish of the wood."

 

[luvmytoolz]

Curious, it's mainly 3 types of solvents with a "Proprietary ingredient" making up the balance.

I'm thinking it's maybe some sort of shellac'ish equivalent coating, with loads of solvents to dry fast?

 

[Packard]

They were closer to right with the Spanish spelling. A little help from Merriam-Webster is in order:

'Affect' vs. 'Effect'

How to pick the right one

www.merriam-webster.com

Affect and effect are two of the most commonly confused words in English, but don’t worry—we’ll help you keep them straight.

The basic difference is this: affect is usually a verb, and effect is usually a noun.

‘Affect’ as a Verb​

Affect, when used as a verb, means "to act on or change someone or something."

the drought affected plant growth

construction will affect traffic in the area

trying not to let emotions affect their decision