a closure for a hole in a panel , such as a body panel in an automotive vehicle , is provided . the closure includes a plate with dimensions which are complementary to the hole . a gasket member is secured to the top of the plate . the plate includes means to secure the plate to the body panel . the gasket has dimensions which are somewhat larger than the hole , so that the gasket overlies the panel defining the hole , as well as the plate . the gasket has a first or bottom side low melt layer and a second or top side copolymer layer . the total thickness of the gasket ranges from about 0 . 0030 inch to about 0 . 0065 inch . upon exposure to elevated temperatures during baking , the gasket melts over the plate and adheres to the panel to cause a seal between the plate and the panel .