I apologize if this has already been covered, but here goes:

This morning my Redline fell down and the top tube hit the edge of a paint can, leaving a dent about 1" long and somewhat less than 1/8" deep - not too bad, and since it's 4130 I figure it's not really going to weaken the frame very much.

Eventually, I plan to get the frame powdercoated, and I'd like to make the tube at least look a little bit better. I'm wondering how difficult it would be to fill the dent with brass and smooth it out, assuming no previous welding or brazing experience (equipment won't be too hard to come by). Good idea, or bad idea? Anything I should know or look out for?

Thanks a bunch!