In the
parlance of
graffiti writers, an
end to end is a
piece which covers an entire
train car from one end to the other. This was first accomplished in the
NYC subway system in
the '70s, and is currently popular in the North American
freight scene, as well as Europe's many commuter trains.
Boxcars,
hoppers and the odd
holy roller are often used for end to end pieces, since they provide a relatively unbroken canvas along their entire length.
An end to end car may take many hours to complete, and any combination of paint rollers or spray paint can be used. The completion of these gigantic pieces (up to 70 feet long) is an indication of superior skill and dedication to the craft. Different varieties of end to end include top to bottom (in which case you actually have a whole car, no mean feat), and window-down (on passenger cars, which often have their windows buffed).
Alternatively, a car lined end to end with pieces by several different writers in collaboration may also fall under this title.