I am in the same boat. I finally decided that I will install the seamless patch panel and then fabricate a dummy flange/seam and weld it to the patch panel. Welding flange down so it is not very visible from the top side. The edge of the seam will be sealed (as all others) with seam sealer prior to paint.
Last edited by DavidF; 02/21/2013 9:02 AM.