Before I took paint off my snow blower I made this cushion out of TPU to keep the metal of the ratchet off the paint surface.

https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200466850_200466850

I glue it to the bottom with Welders glue which is a semi permanent rubber cement. If you really want it off it will come off.

https://smile.amazon.com/Welder-Homax-730657-Professional-Adhesive/dp/B005UJNH7E/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=Welders+glue&qid=1613425349&sr=8-4