JohnnyJ,

That's a great idea but I would use an epoxy that specifically is formulated to adhere to steel. Also, like the dentist does when filling my (I'd say "your" but you may have perfect teeth), try to under cut the pits a bit so there is some mechanical retention as well as surface bonding/adhesion. One more thing is the thermal coefficient of expansion for the steel may be quite high so if you do test your idea, be sure to run some very hot (if not boiling) water over the test piece.

Good luck!

Brad